I wondered the same.   We also had a place where those mentally unable to care for themselves could live and be protected from themselves and others.  People meant well closing such facilities because they were not up to par, but I think the effect of making people try to work it out on the streets is a disservice to them.  The same for those currently in dire financial straits.  Street 'therapy' isn't working for those on the streets.  It provides predators with a ready base of victims.  Dealing with the garbage, crimes,  patrols, security, et al is likely costing us more than the cost of keeping such facilities up to snuff.  We have closed school buildings, office buildings, old Healthcare facilities.  These should be renovated and put to use.