United Way of Hunterdon County launches youth mental health and sports initiative

In response to the growing youth mental health crisis, the United Way of Hunterdon County has announced the national launch of United in Play, a new program designed to expand access to youth sports and integrate mental health support for children from low- and moderate-income families.

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Hospital beds for teenagers in mental health crisis open at Dartmouth Hitchcock

The inpatient psychiatric unit is open to patients ages 12 to 17. The hospital also expanded its beds for adults.

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TimelyCare Elevates Mental Health Support With 24/7 Crisis Line

/PRNewswire/ -- TimelyCare, higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, is making critical mental health support faster and more...

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Report calls for new jail or mental health facility in Santa Cruz County

A recent report highlighted a need for improved conditions for people with mental health problems in Santa Cruz County lockups. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> Mental health care should improve at Santa Cruz County jails, many law enforcement leaders and mental health advocates said, and

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Mental health advocates hold 3rd Montgomery Health Policy Meeting

Here in Montgomery experts came together to learn more in hopes of finding ways to better serve those who are dealing with mental health issues.

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Hold your ground, Gov. Hochul — New York needs your fixes on…

Gov. Kathy Hochul needs to stick to her guns for as long as it takes to get her modest reforms locked in on involuntary commitment and discovery law — no matter how late the state budget winds up.

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Groundbreaking for south central Kansas mental health hospital

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Groundbreaking held for new mental health hospital in south Wichita

Governor Laura Kelly was in Wichita on Wednesday for the groundbreaking of the new South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital.

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Novato Residents Can Directly Seek Help For Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Homelessness

The City of Novato welcomed its first team dedicated to addressing mental health with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday.

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