[frankbreetz]

I would expect this would be a small number of people and therefore be a non issue.

[mindcandy]

You would be mistaken. I'm no expert. But, I've been in SF long enough to talk to many homeless people there and read a bit on the subject.

Paranoia, drug dependence, coping self-delusion, self-destructive pride and sometimes genuine personal need cause a huge number of homeless people to outright refuse housing when offered.

[abeyer]

This article had some stats of recent outcomes from offering shelter (and towards the better end of what's available) to displaced encampments: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/57-people...

Far from the worst uptake and outcomes, but also far from great.

[zardo]

Depending on the housing situation being offered.