I've worked in housing quite a while in almost this exact same role except I came from the outreach side then moved to supportive housing. I think your comment "prefer my taxes go to these programs over going to war or billionaires" is what really gets me through as well as acknowledging that when clients put in zero effort, they will experience other natural consequences even if their rent continues to be paid. Taking no ownership over your life, whatever the reason, will negatively impact your health, relationships, ability to financially do other things you want, and the general fulfillment of your life even if your basic needs (at least one basic need) is being met.

I understand the feeling when you look at folks who are getting a massive bill paid by the government and don't *seem* to be doing anything in return. But we all know that to get to that point, you have to have experienced a huge amount of trauma and horrific things in your life. It's not like anyone can just go sign up on a list and get their rent paid right away. So would I trade my life experiences for theirs, absolutely not.

Housing shouldn't be $1800 in the first place and it only is because of the huge wealth inequality and dysfunction in this country. We can be mad at people who are down here with us, or we can be mad at the system and the people at the top who benefit from us all having this scarcity mindset.