Mental health professionals support law enforcement to build safer communities

Mental health professionals work alongside officers to address the social and emotional needs of people in crisis, which in turn contributes to safer communities and improved outcomes for people in distress.

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Family of woman killed during mental health crisis continues fight for justice nearly two years later

Another hearing happened on Tuesday for the three ex-SAPD officers charged with Melissa Perez’s death. But there wasn’t much movement in the case.

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Mental health advocate speaks on how to help people experiencing psychosis

One mental health advocate is emphasizing the importance of treatment after the death of a Cedar Rapids man with schizophrenia.

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Workshop targets mental health for people of color

The workshop focused on empowering one another during uncertain times and breaking social stigmas around reaching out for help.

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A refusal to act on a 2018 mental health call resulted in three dead and now sweeping changes to SDPD policy

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Community Mental Health Authority holds annual event in Lansing

The Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI) is putting a focus on community mental health.

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Mental Health America of Augusta announces abrupt shutdown

Mental Health America of Augusta took to social media to inform SAW residents about the halt to its mental health services.

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Mental Health Minute: Softball to stop soldier suicide

Each year Magic Valley high school students are tasked with doing senior projects to leave an impact on their way out the door, and one Filer High School softball player is combining her love of the game with a desire to help military members in this week’s mental health minute.

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Providers say they face cuts amid $43 million Oklahoma mental health department shortfall

The state’s mental health commissioner on Tuesday said the agency is dealing with a $43 million shortfall, which some say has resulted in cuts to providers.

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