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The State College/Centre County Task Force on Mental Health Crisis Services completed more than a year of work in November when it delivered its final report. Now the borough and county are taking the next steps to oversee implementation of its recommendations.
A progress review committee will be charged with monitoring progress and providing feedback as agencies and staff address the report’s 19 recommendations for changes in the county’s mental health crisis services. State College Borough Council approved the committee’s creation on Monday night, and county commissioners gave their endorsement on Tuesday.
Formed in the fall of 2019 following the fatal police shooting of Osaze Osagie and subsequent community conversations, the 30-member task force conducted a comprehensive review of services in the county. The final report identified strengths and weaknesses of the current system and made recommendations for improvements to mobile and delegate crisis services, involuntary c
Monday, February 8, 2021
The Hays County Commissioners Court will consider submitting two grant applications to the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division during its regular meeting Tuesday.
One grant up for submission is to the General Victim Assistance Program for the Hays County Victim Assistance for the Family Justice Center.
The grant amount of $54,868 will fund the Hays County Victim Assistance Coordinator position that will provide services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and help them through the criminal justice process.
The second application will be to renew the Mental Health Crisis Intervention grant.
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St. George has a new interim mayor. Michele Randall was appointed during a special City Council meeting Tuesday, and she will be the city’s first female mayor. This story and more in the Thursday morning news brief.
Thursday morning, January 21, 2021
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2021 Legislative Session: Getting Involved Remotely
The Utah legislative session started this week, but because of the pandemic and security concerns, the Capitol building is closed to the public right now. Even after it opens, many will still choose to participate virtually. With online options, the public is able to track bills, listen to debates and give public comments. Read the full story.