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How San Diego Is Rolling Out CARE Court
Voice of San Diego, by Lisa Halverstadt, August 24, 2023: San Diego County is up against the clock to implement a new state-mandated system that compels people with certain mental illnesses into care. It’s a herculean task, and one with many obstacles. San Diego County officials have until October to…
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LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado are struggling. Finding the right therapist is yet another hurdle.
KUNC, by Leigh Patterson, August 21, 2023: Colorado’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. This has been the experience of 15-year-old Maddie Maes. Her mental health has been up and down for…
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Mental Health Care Is Critical for Survivors of Violence. Access Is Another Story.
Mental Health Care Is Critical for Survivors of Violence. Access Is Another Story., by Claudia Boyd-Barrett, August 3, 2023: 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…