Proposed Mental Health Court Could Relieve Ross County Jail Issues
by Scioto Post
Scioto Post— Ross County — Mental health issues and the Ross County Jail do not go well together, but that’s how it appears to be any more (on top of drug issues). But Dr. Pat Friel, retired from mental health and substance abuse counseling, is trying to help with that. She spoke with the Ross County Commissioners […]
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Los Angeles Times—Proposed L.A. County budget adds mental health workers, homelessness funding. Los Angeles County's proposed budget for next year is about $1.4 billion smaller than the previous year's but adds more mental health workers and increases funding to address homelessness. County Chief Executive Fesia Davenport said at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting that her budget of $45.4 billion ensures that the county can provide crucial safety net services while remaining financially solvent. The budget recommends spending $728.2 million in Measure H funding to hire more homeless...
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