Detox and job training center for people using drugs
The resident asks for a place where people with drug problems can detox, learn a trade and reintegrate into society, citing drug use seen on the street.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text, submitted in Spanish.
The resident's idea, as submitted
Submitted in SpanishThe idea
The city of Boston should to créate a space for people with drugs problem , a place wher e they can not only detoxify but also learn a trade and re intégrate into society .
Who it helps and why
This is important because I see many people on the street using drugs, annoying people, and making scandals on the road . We need to recognized the people are the same equality , and we are deserve the same opportunities.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 31, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- El Centro Charity catholic
- Submission language
- Spanish
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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