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Results: "Wet" House Homeless Shelters

Published on 02/03/2015
By: tg85
1880
Living
1.
1.
A "wet" house is a homeless shelter where the residents are allowed to possess and consume alcohol. Have you heard of this before today?
Yes
7%
126 votes
No
87%
1631 votes
Undecided
7%
123 votes
2.
2.
The idea behind a "wet" house is harm reduction. The residents are late stage alcoholics. Providing a safe place for them to drink is less expensive than repeated trips to the ER or through the criminal justice system. To be clear, the shelter does not provide alcohol. But unlike most shelters, residents are not banned for showing up intoxicated and any alcohol they possess is not confiscated. The residents spend their days obtaining money for alcohol and consuming it. How do you feel about providing shelter for these people?
If it saves tax dollars long term, I'm ok with it.
27%
511 votes
If it frees up jail cells for violent criminals, I'm ok with it.
25%
465 votes
If it relieves overcrowding in Emergency Rooms, I'm ok with it.
23%
431 votes
As long as they are not harming anyone else, these people can do whatever they want no matter how self-descructive.
32%
593 votes
I object to providing shelter to people who make no effort to improve their situation.
15%
279 votes
I don't want to make it easier for alcoholics to drink regardless of the cost.
35%
650 votes
Other (please specify)
5%
89 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.93% 28
na 0.33% 10
n/a 0.20% 6
not sure 0.17% 5
don't know 0.10% 3
unsure 0.07% 2
no comment 0.03% 1
drunk shelter, how do you determine last stage alcoholic vs. drug or dual diagnosis, who's no allowed in? 0.03% 1
this is such a touchy subject for me because i have a brother who is in stage 4 cerossis of the liver. he stopped drinking about 4 years ago and dropped to a stage 3 and does not need much care it will proceed how it will because it will never heal 0.03% 1
i dont belive in helping someone that the can consume alchol but if there safe and off the streets and no in jail then its better no one deserves to be on the streets 0.03% 1
prefer they save $, not spend on alcohol 0.03% 1
idk 0.03% 1
n/a missing 0.03% 1
i agree with first 4 0.03% 1
sometimes it takes alcohol to soften the events of life. they will eventually come to the place where help is possible. 0.03% 1
an offer for assistance should be mandatory 0.03% 1
. 0.03% 1
everyone needs shelter. 0.03% 1
should provide them with help 0.03% 1
money better spent helping those fight addiction 0.03% 1
i really don't know 0.03% 1
i say if they do it multiple times, let them die on the highway 0.03% 1
i think that's okay 0.03% 1
not sure how i feel about this 0.03% 1
is this for real??? 0.03% 1
it's a good idea, although some repercussions could arise 0.03% 1
mixed 0.03% 1
undecided 0.03% 1
other 0.03% 1
seems it would be an almost impossible job to work there 0.03% 1
i don't really agree, but i don't really disagree either. i've known some life-long alcoholics & sometimes you just know you can't change them. most that i know drink from sun up to sundown but still kepts jobs, retired, etc.. best of a bad situation 0.03% 1
need more info 0.03% 1
no opinion 0.03% 1
love is the answer. 0.03% 1
n/o 0.03% 1
provide help 0.03% 1
i don't care at all, 0.03% 1
banana pie 0.03% 1
need more information 0.03% 1
i just don't know 0.03% 1
i really dont care 0.03% 1
3.
3.
"Wet" house residents are basically considered hopeless by every one, including themselves. They do not have to agree to counseling or rehabilitation as a condition of staying. Should some people with substance abuse problems simply be written off as hopeless?
Yes
15%
287 votes
No
49%
924 votes
Undecided
36%
669 votes
4.
4.
If you had a loved one who was a homeless alcoholic, would you want a "wet" house as an option for him or her?
Yes, it's better than starving, freezing or dying a violent death on the street.
32%
595 votes
Yes, I accept that it's the way this person chosen to live.
13%
240 votes
No, I simply don't want to make it easier for him or her to drink.
11%
209 votes
No, because the next trip to jail or the ER might make this person hit bottom and ask for help.
7%
130 votes
I can't imagine still caring about someone who is so far gone.
3%
53 votes
I would make sure that a loved one is not homeless regardless of how serious his or her problems are.
8%
159 votes
No matter how hard I try, I can't imagine having a loved one in this situation.
11%
207 votes
Undecided
17%
317 votes
N/A
18%
332 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
7 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.09% 2
i wouldn't let a loved one be homeless, alcoholic or not. 0.04% 1
i would hope they had resources, but realize that it's not necessarily the best thing. i do think hopeless should never be a factor & that there would be help & encouragement available. 0.04% 1
banana pie 0.04% 1
my brother drank 100 proof liquor for 30 plus years and did hard drugs and has quit all. it took the cirosis to make him stop but he did. he had a stroke a year ago and is disabled now but he is at least safe 0.04% 1
i would like the wet house as a temporary housing for them, but they would need to also address their alcohol problem. 0.04% 1
5.
5.
If there are homeless shelters in your area, would you be in favor of creating or converting existing space to "wet" status?
Yes
15%
284 votes
No
28%
532 votes
Undecided
31%
583 votes
Already exists in my community
3%
49 votes
N/A
23%
427 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
5 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.11% 2
need more information 0.05% 1
i do not think so you are giving these people the ability to give up when they could at least have some ending dignity 0.05% 1
it exists but is just a regular shelter that they are not kicked out if alcohol is in 0.05% 1
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