This number represents a slight increase compared to the previous report, which recorded 2,838 people in the same situation. The document delves into various aspects, such as the geographical distribution of cases, social and gender profiles, and conditions of insecure or inadequate housing.
The analysis also underscores the impact of factors such as economic precariousness, mental health issues, addictions, and the lack of support networks in the development of extreme residential exclusion.
“"It is essential to continue focusing on a reality that is becoming increasingly complex and entrenched."
It was emphasized that multiple elements converge behind these situations, such as the breakdown of family ties, unemployment, difficulties in accessing decent housing, addictions, and mental health disorders. Furthermore, the high emotional and psychological vulnerability of many affected individuals, often without adequate support, and the growing influence of anxiety, depression, and deteriorating mental health in homelessness processes were highlighted.
Therefore, the need to address this problem also from a public health perspective was stressed. From the Cabildo de Tenerife, the importance of moving towards a more coordinated and structured island-wide response among administrations, social entities, and professionals to confront this persistent reality was highlighted.
The institution, through the IASS, has promoted a common strategy against homelessness by developing the Strategic Framework for Social and Community Inclusion of People in Homeless Situations in Tenerife. Although direct assistance primarily falls to the municipalities, the Cabildo assumes a coordinating role and connects resources to build a unified response at the island level.
