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Florida has one of the worst safety nets for mental health services in America with funding that ranks anywhere from 41st to dead last depending upon the year and survey. The only time some Florida politicians even mention this neglected issue is after a mass shooting. “This isn’t a gun issue,” they’ll say. “It’s a mental health issue.” Usually, though, that’s just a distraction technique. We ...
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Orange County made progress in the past year addressing failures of its overburdened mental and behavioral health system, focusing on youths and expanding access to programs and services. “I think we have a great roadmap” for change, said Donna Wyche, who serves as manager of mental health and homelessness issues for Orange County government. “We still have a long way to go.” Wyche provided ...
The decision to invest $10 million to expand services came after the county received a report detailing the status of mental health in the region last year.
The decision to invest $10 million to expand services came after the county received a report detailing the status of mental health in the region last year.