Lawmakers hear that Vermont’s "Team 2" crisis‑response training faces cuts as H13 would mandate more hours Witnesses told the House Judiciary Committee that H13’s 15‑hour mandate and statutory use-of-force language risk disrupting an established multi‑disciplinary training (Team 2) that is currently contracted and may lose Department of Mental Health support; witnesses urged competency-based rules and clearer funding.

Vermont's groundbreaking "Team 2" crisis-response training is at risk of being cut, jeopardizing vital collaboration among law enforcement and mental health professionals.

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Policy Advocates Push for Expanded Medicaid Billing for Mental Health Providers Advocates seek to widen Medicaid billing options for licensed mental health counselors.

Manhattan's Human Services Committee is pushing for changes that could revolutionize mental health care access by expanding Medicaid billing for counselors—what could this mean for our community?

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Frontier Behavioral Health Expands 24/7 Mobile Crisis Services Across Spokane Region Frontier Behavioral Health introduces enhanced mobile crisis services and 988 response initiatives.

Spokane County is revolutionizing mental health care with a 24/7 mobile crisis response team and the impactful 988 hotline, making help more accessible than ever before.

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Spokane County Behavioral Health Board Announces Funding Allocations and Crisis Response Enhancements Board discusses funding stability and new crisis response teams to address behavioral health needs.

Spokane County is not just talking about mental health; they’re taking action with new crisis response teams and funding stability to tackle the rising challenges head-on.

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San Francisco crisis response team activated to enhance jail health safety Commissioners praise jail health initiatives and highlight successful COVID-19 prevention strategies.

San Francisco is taking major strides in public health with the launch of a wellness center and a new crisis response team, aiming to support the community like never before.

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