States consider laws that would accept mental health as a valid excuse for a school absence
Arizona and Utah have proposed laws to provide mental health days for kids. This would add mental and behavioral health to the reasons students can be absent, just like a sick day.
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Itâs no secret that remote learning and isolation are both tough on kids.
âWe know that the routine of a school day is exceedingly important for kids for developing minds,â Dr. Chris Rogers, child psychiatry specialist and medical director of Child and Adolescent Services at the Medical Center of Aurora Behavioral Health campus said.
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The Vermillion County Courthouse will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday and still has COVID restrictions in place. Those with a Court hearing scheduled before 10 a.m. on Wednesday should contact their attorney.
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) In 2021, Hamilton Center, Inc. will commemorate its 50
th anniversary. Founded in 1971, originally as Katherine Hamilton Mental Health Center, the organization has served communities and individuals across west central Indiana with community-focused behavioral health services.
“Hamilton Center, with the help of committed community partners, has advanced behavioral health and addiction treatment,” said Melvin L Burks, CEO of Hamilton Center, Inc. “Our longstanding philosophy of least restrictive care has assisted those with severe mental illnesses and chronic addiction issues to live successfully and independently in their home communities. Hope has often been restored, quality of life enhanced, and in many cases, lives have been saved.”