“I figured I would spend the rest of my life out here and would die on the streets.”

Matthew had been sleeping outside for years, living in survival mode, hand to mouth. He was actively using drugs, and had serious mental and physical health issues that needed to be addressed. Then he met Stephanie, a firsthand Guide in Jacksonville. Stephanie and the Jacksonville team worked together to support Matthew in finding housing, connecting with behavioral healthcare and a primary care provider, and going through detox. Today, Matthew is housed and receiving the care that he needs and deserves. He’s looking forward to getting eye surgery so he can get back to his favorite thing- reading!

*This video was shared with Matthew’s permission.