New York leaders seek to expand mental health options
(The Center Square) — New York officials are under pressure to make changes to the state's mental health laws following a brutal rampage in downtown Manhattan by a...
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Hearing focuses on funding for mental health, drug prevention programs
(The Center Square) – Two Illinois General Assembly committees came together Monday to hear testimony on the strides being made to address behavioral health treatment.
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Prison watchdog: Understaffing impacting mental health of inmates, staffers
(The Center Square) – A new John Howard Association report is calling attention to an ongoing staffing crisis throughout the Illinois prison system that experts contend is now...
Ford supports Chicago Department of Health leading on mental health emergencies
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Rep. LaShawn Ford is applauding Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s move to solely place control of the city’s mental health emergency response team...
Seattle City Council halves youth mental health services budget amid deficit
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council rejected City Councilmember Tammy Morales’ attempt to increase funding for youth mental health services from $10 million to $20 million...
Georgia planning $1M in grants for military mental health services
(The Center Square) — Georgia officials are awarding $1 million in grants to increase mental health access for military members, veterans and their families.
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