Opinion: We must recognize the shared struggles of students and unhoused people in San Diego [Opinion]
What can we do to create more support for young San Diegans who are struggling with their mental health?
It sadly does not stop there, as homelessness touches many other communities throughout San Diego, including students and the LGBTQ+ population. More and more college students — including at our own UC San Diego — struggle to find affordable housing. There isn’t enough on-campus housing to accommodate record-breaking enrollment numbers, and off-campus housing is simply unaffordable for most, especially with the cost of commuting. As a result, some students resort to couch surfing or even sleeping in their cars.
As students, we find it easy to avoid judging fellow students for struggling with mental health, or even for partaking in regular alcohol or drug use. We also don’t blame them for the difficulties they face trying to find housing. In fact, UC San Diego even has resources in place to help, such as UC San Diego’s Basic Needs Hub, which offers emergency housing assistance.
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