Long-awaited homeless navigation center opens in Salem with fanfare

Salem now has a temporary shelter where 75 homeless people at a time can get help with mental health and addiction as they prepare to move out directly into housing.

The city’s long-awaited navigation center opened on Monday, April 24, at 1185 22nd Street S.E. Those staying at the facility, which is open round-the-clock, can receive treatment without having to worry about basic needs like eating, sleeping and showering.

The navigation center opened with great…