Janet Mills signs $10.47B budget with added mental health initiatives and storm relief


by Bangor Daily News

Bangor Daily News— The supplemental budget adds on $127.4 million to the spending plan the Democratic governor signed last year.

KOBI-TV NBC5—Mental Health Minute: Mental Health Support Options. In this Mental Health Minute, Daniel Owens, a Peer Support Specialist for Addictions Recovery Center, talks about facing mental health struggles and shares some options for support. Sponsored by Addiction Recovery Center and Jackson Care Connect © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.

WRFA-LP 107.9 FM—Events and Initiatives Planned for Mental Health Awareness Month. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is spearheading a range of events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May. This year’s theme is “Where to Start,” which aims to inspire community engagement and promote mental well-being among all age groups, focusing on children during Children’s Mental Health […]

The Republic—Mental Health Matters celebrates initiatives underway and those yet to come. In Mark Stewart’s role as president of United Way of Bartholomew County, he has seen residents already struggling with the taxing drain of mental illness further struggle when trying to locate desperately needed resources such as housing. Continue reading at The Republic News.