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Title: Vegas Stronger Announces Expansive Success in Tackling Homelessness with Holistic Treatment-First Model

United States, 10th Jun 2025 - Vegas Stronger, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization, is reshaping the fight against homelessness through a treatment-first strategy that addresses addiction, mental illness, and systemic social barriers. Cofounded by Dr. David Marlon, the initiative moves beyond short-term fixes by prioritizing free behavioral healthcare alongside essential services like food, housing, and transportation. In contrast to the traditional shelter-first or punitive models that dominate urban homeless outreach, Vegas Stronger adopts a health-centered model. Their method begins with immediate access to care—a crucial differentiator that bypasses lengthy waiting lists seen in many treatment facilities. With services such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), therapy, and peer support, the organization fosters both immediate and long-term recovery.Expanding Access and ImpactThe demand for Vegas Stronger’s model has steadily grown. In 2024 alone, the organization served over 1,600 individuals experiencing homelessness and facilitated more than 19,000 behavioral healthcare visits. This volume underscores both the scale of the crisis in Southern Nevada and the trust the community places in Vegas Stronger’s approach.Average treatment durations extend to approximately 5.5 months—far surpassing industry standards—and contribute significantly to the program’s outcomes. More than half of all graduates find stable housing or employment post-treatment, marking a strong departure from cyclical relapse or recidivism.Holistic Services for Sustainable RecoveryVegas Stronger integrates a full suite of care offerings to address the layered challenges faced by its clients. These include:Individual and group therapy Case management Nutritional education P...

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