 Nearly half of those experiencing homelessness are between the ages of 25 to 44. Ms. Christina Mullins, Deputy Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders at DOHS, said it's fairly younger. Mullins said there are complex drivers that are causing homelessness across the state. Mental health and addiction are the main reasons. Some experienced an accident, loss of a job, lack of affordable housing, being released from correctional facilities and other situations.