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How San Diego Is Rolling Out CARE Court
From the Voice of San Diego
San Diego County officials have until October to stand up a new system to compel people with certain serious mental illnesses into treatment.
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LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado are struggling. Finding the right therapist is yet another hurdle.
From KUNC
Coloradoā€™s LGBTQ+ youth are living with high rates of depression, stress and thoughts of self-harm, but finding treatment in Northern Colorado can be a challenge.

Mental Health Care Is Critical for Survivors of Violence. Access Is Another Story.
From California Health Report
Lisbet wondered if the victim advocate had made a mistake. Lisbet was at the Family Justice Center in San Diego, a social services agency for domestic violence survivors, trying to get help with basic needs like shelter and food after leaving her abusive husband. And she was being offered counseling.