Oklahoma lawmakers investigate $43 million funding gap in mental health services
Oklahoma state lawmakers are examining a $43 million funding gap in the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services,…
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Family seeks help for mental health before arson at governor’s home
Cody Balmer, charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence, had a concerning mental health…
Public Hearing Addresses Rural Pennsylvania’s Mental Health Crisis
On April 14, 2025, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania convened a public hearing to discuss the growing mental health crisis…
NC RISE Program Improves Mental Health Services for Defendants
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is set to launch the NC RISE program at the…
Hearing Addresses Mental Health Challenges in Rural Pennsylvania
On April 8, 2025, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania convened a public hearing at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, focusing…
Tulsa integrates mental health clinician into 911 dispatch
The City of Tulsa has implemented a new initiative to improve the handling of mental health emergencies within its 911…
Federal Cuts to Addiction Funding Risk Lives in Staten Island
In a critical moment for mental health and addiction services, the federal government has unexpectedly terminated COVID-19 grant funding for…
Family urges reform to prevent mental health tragedies
Corneal Westbrooks recalls the struggles he faced with his younger brother, Jawaun, who is currently serving a 37-year sentence in…
Montgomery Health Policy Meeting Aims to Improve Mental Health Services
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Mental health issues affect nearly 58 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institutes…
Wayne State offers 24/7 mental health support for first responders
Wayne State University has launched a new support program specifically for first responders to address the mental health challenges they…