While many areas in San Diego County are seeing an increase in homelessness, Carlsbad officials say their homeless count is trending in the opposite direction. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports.
The homeless population count in Carlsbad dropped 20% since 2020 while San Diego County’s increased 10% based on the latest regional count.
“The city of Carlsbad does have a comprehensive plan, some short term and long-term programs and objectives that we are working on and so it is a high priority for the city council and they have adopted a plan that we are working on and it is a five year goal,” Carlsbad Housing & Homeless Services Director Mandy Mills said.
The regional data shows those experiencing homelessness decreased from 148 to 118 in Carlsbad.
“I think that the city officials have done a good job, and I see that in this city,” Carlsbad resident Peter Keough said.
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Of those 118 experiencing homelessness three-quarters were male and 8% are veterans.
City programs to fight homelessness includes contracted social workers to assist people in finding housing, funding for shelters and a specially trained Homeless Outreach Team in the Police Department.
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The renewed effort to help those experiencing homelessness is a part of a multi-year plan.
