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Someone San Diego Should Know: Jeanne McAlister

The outgoing CEO of the McAlister Institute has spent decades helping people recover from substance abuse

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Formerly homeless man hands out thermal jackets in Chula Vista

As temperatures drop in San Diego, some are working overtime to ensure the homeless are warm – including Joey Rubio.

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County Under Pressure to Deliver More Behavioral Health Beds

State reforms and increasingly exasperated political leaders are forcing the county to confront the need for more beds for people struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

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What to know about your mental health over the holidays

The holiday season also places more stress on people, stress that can take a toll on one’s mental health. Here's what you can do to help.

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What to know about your mental health over the holidays

The holiday season also places more stress on people, stress that can take a toll on one’s mental health. Here's what you can do to help.

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San Diego City Council declares behavioral health bed crisis

The declaration paves the way to explore zoning options to minimize hurdles for behavioral health facilities.

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San Diego City Council Declares Behavioral Health Bed Crisis

The San Diego City Council Tuesday unanimously declared a behavioral health bed crisis in the city and paved the way to explore zoning options to minimize hurdles for behavioral health facilities.

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City Council declares crisis over lack of behavioral health beds

The San Diego City Council passed the action 8-0 during the morning meeting.

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San Diego votes to address bed shortage for those experiencing mental health crises

The San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to declare a behavioral health bed crisis in the city, a move aimed at increasing mental health resources.

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Opinion: I Used to Sell Dope in Chula Vista - Now I Sell Hope

The McAlister Institute's Work for Hope program helps people get off the streets, give up drugs and build a new life. With more funding, it could help many more people in San Diego.

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