Riverview representative urges Lane County to bridge funding gap for youth mobile crisis services A Riverview representative asked Lane County to allocate $2.4 million to sustain the county's Mobile Crisis Program for youth during the interim before a planned stabilization center opens, citing nearly 2,000 mobile calls last year and high rates of disruptive behavior among callers.

A Riverview representative is urging Lane County to invest $2.4 million to keep the Mobile Crisis Program for youth running, highlighting the urgent need for timely, community-based mental health responses.

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Arizona House advances multiple Senate bills, including emergency civilian review board measure The Arizona House on the floor moved several Senate bills forward, approving a range of measures on public safety, health and administrative cleanup; an emergency measure on civilian review boards passed with the required supermajority and several bills were placed on third reading or sent to the Senate.

The Arizona House just took significant steps forward by passing a crucial emergency measure for civilian review boards alongside multiple Senate bills addressing public safety and mental health.

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Stephanie Austin: Bradley Medical Center, now nonprofit, plans service expansions and workforce growth in Polk County Stephanie Austin, representing Bradley Medical Center, told the Ducktown board the hospital converted to nonprofit status, completed community health needs assessments for Polk and Bradley counties, recruited 27 providers to date, is partnering on a 29-bed rehab unit, and expects to be back in-network with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage on May 1.

Bradley Medical Center has transformed into a nonprofit powerhouse, focusing on affordable healthcare, expanding services, and recruiting top medical talent for the Polk County community.

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Board approves forensic psychiatry contract, delays health-department change order and designates auditorium for early voting The Yuma County Board of Supervisors authorized a one‑year forensic psychiatry services contract for its competency restoration program, deferred action on a $157,911 change order for a health-department renovation pending more details, and approved using the former Board auditorium as an early/emergency voting site for select 2026 elections.

Yuma County just approved a major forensic psychiatry contract while also navigating funding challenges for health renovations and setting up a key early voting site for 2026 elections.

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Pasco County rolls out new homelessness initiative emphasizing services, partnerships Pasco County has made homelessness a county priority and created an administrator role to coordinate rehousing, supportive services and partner networks, prioritizing mental health, youth outreach and a county-wide approach to link east and west resources.

Pasco County is tackling homelessness head-on with a bold new initiative that emphasizes collaboration, comprehensive services, and community engagement.

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Advisory board approves submission of priority letter and grant applications amid state funding uncertainty DeKalb County Community Corrections approved submitting a priority letter and grant applications, including an IFCS pretrial application; staff warned that state allocation charts changed after local recommendations, complicating budgeting and planning.

DeKalb County's Community Corrections advisory board is navigating a storm of shifting state funding, pushing for vital grants to secure essential community services despite uncertainty.

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Ag behavioral health group flags budget shortfall that could threaten $50,000 camp voucher program At the March meeting, a staff speaker told the Ag Behavioral Health Working Group that the Joint Budget Committee removed a $50,000 camp‑voucher line item; members were urged to be ready to advocate as the long budget bill moves through the Legislature amid a widening state shortfall.

A crucial $50,000 voucher program for camp and retreat services supporting the mental health of agricultural workers is at risk due to Colorado's expanding budget deficit.

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Burleson County approves multiple budget amendments and accepts several state grants The court approved a broad consent agenda Sept. 22 that included budget amendments across county departments and certification/acceptance of several state grants totaling multiple awards for SAVNS, homeland security communications, pre-trial mental health services, training on violence against women, and indigent defense.

Burleson County is making strides in community support with significant budget amendments and state grants aimed at enhancing public safety and mental health services.

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Lemon Grove board directs superintendent to initiate legal action after federal mental-health grant cut; adopts resolution to sustain services The Lemon Grove School District board directed the superintendent to initiate litigation against the U.S. Department of Education after termination of a school-based mental health grant and approved a resolution supporting continued mental-health services following the funding loss.

The Lemon Grove School District is taking a bold stand against the U.S. Department of Education after losing crucial mental health funding, launching legal action to protect vital services for students.

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Benzie County commissioners vote to oppose Michigan DHHS behavioral-health RFP On Sept. 23, 2025, the Benzie County Board of Commissioners voted 6–1 to authorize the county to oppose the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' request for proposals for public behavioral health services; the board will send a letter documenting its position to Centra Wellness and other governing bodies.

Benzie County Commissioners have officially opposed the state’s request for proposals on public behavioral health services, signaling a major shift in local governance.

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Washington County commissioners set budget priorities, set aside $10,000 for PARTF match and fund schools at $1.81 million The Washington County Board of Commissioners on May 20 set aside $10,000 to match a PARTF grant, kept MTW funding at $199,000 plus $5,000 for drug recovery, and approved funding for Washington County Schools at $1,813,498. The board also approved budget amendments and transfers and directed staff to return a revised budget June 3.

Washington County commissioners have set their budget priorities, allocating $10,000 for a PARTF grant match and approving over $1.8 million for local schools despite community concerns about funding levels.

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House Finance subcommittee recommends $1.16 billion University of Alaska operating budget with targeted campus safety and mental-health additions Monica Schwiggendorf presented the University of Alaska subcommittee closeout recommending a $1,163,490,000 operating budget for FY27, including $369,755,100 in UGF and targeted additions for campus public safety and student mental-health services across UAA, UAF and UAS; Representative Bynum raised concerns about shifting costs onto UGF.

The House Finance Subcommittee has proposed a $1.16 billion operating budget for the University of Alaska, emphasizing critical funding for campus safety and mental health services.

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Howard County commissioners approve two Kinsey Youth Center MOUs, table third; adopt handbook changes and routine claims Commissioners approved MOUs for religious programming and fire-safety training at the Kinsey Youth Center, tabled the mental-health MOU pending further review, adopted employee handbook amendments and approved routine payroll and operating claims.

Howard County commissioners took a significant step forward by approving two vital MOUs for the Kinsey Youth Center, while leaving one crucial mental-health agreement under review.

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State Board deadlocks 4<br>4 on multiple federal grants after debate over data stewardship and mental-health "guardrails" In three separate roll-call votes the board split 4 4 and did not approve (a) Preschool Development Grant planning and subcontracting for eKIDS/EC data-lab work, (b) a mental-health service professional demonstration grant to expand school psychologist capacity, and (c) a school-based mental-health services grant; debates focused on subcontracting, data safeguards, sustainability and specific program guardrails.

Nebraska's State Board of Education is in a deadlock over crucial federal grants aimed at enhancing mental health services and early childhood education, raising concerns about data safety and local capacity.

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House DOC subcommittee adopts $523.4 million FY27 recommendation after four failed Prox amendments The House Department of Corrections subcommittee voted 7–1 to forward a $523.4 million FY27 operating recommendation and intent language to the full finance committee after rejecting four amendments from Representative Prox that would have cut or reallocated funds for IT reclassifications, personnel, restorative-justice funding sources and medical staffing.

The House Department of Corrections subcommittee has approved a massive $523.4 million budget for FY27, but not without controversy as key amendments aimed at reallocating funds were shot down.

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Hammond council approves rezoning to let behavioral health clinic add 24 beds; residents ask about security and services The Hammond City Council adopted an ordinance rezoning parcels on South Oak Street to allow Universal Health to expand an existing behavioral health facility with outpatient services and 24 additional beds, and approved revoking two unused rights of way to consolidate the site. Residents pressed the company and staff about staffing, licensing and perimeter security.

Hammond City Council just greenlit a major expansion for Universal Health, adding 24 much-needed beds to their behavioral health facility amidst community concerns about security and oversight.

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OHA outlines revamp of county financial assistance agreements to boost local accountability for behavioral health services OHA behavioral health leaders described a two-year effort to modernize County Financial Assistance Agreements (CFAA), saying 26 of 35 revamped grant agreements have been executed and that the update streamlines requirements into eight core service areas to improve outcomes and fiscal transparency.

Oregon's Health Authority has transformed its County Financial Assistance Agreements to enhance local mental health services and improve accountability—what does this mean for your community?

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Sheriff requests multiyear funding for staffing, CAD replacement and a "correctional care center" study Sheriff Robert Luna told the Board that staffing shortages, a failing 40-year-old CAD system and an aging vehicle and aircraft fleet require targeted, phased investments; he asked for $1.2 million to study a replacement “correctional care center” and ongoing funding for eight academies and extra trainee slots.

Sheriff Robert Luna warns that Los Angeles County's aging infrastructure and staffing shortages demand immediate action, including funding for new recruits and a state-of-the-art dispatch system.

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Benicia Unified superintendent proposes $1.7M in cuts; board approves certificated reductions and delays classified action Superintendent Calabresi outlined $1.7 million in proposed reductions tied to state funding shifts and projected enrollment declines. The board approved certificated staffing reductions after public comment on library, mental-health, and student-support cuts, and pulled classified reductions for more information on March 5.

Benicia Unified School District faces a staggering $1.7 million in cuts as dwindling state funds and declining enrollment threaten essential student services.

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Polk County approves new public-health contracts, opioid-funded medication-disposal pouches; expands TB testing options Polk County Public Health won board approval for several contracts (LUMA, Crookston High School outreach, KRX radio, Recovery Partners, Vocal Fuel) funded through children services allocations, grants and opioid settlement funds; the board approved an initial $2,205 purchase of Deterra medication-deactivation pouches and updated TB testing fees to cover costs and offer IGRA blood testing.

Polk County is stepping up its public health game with new mental health services, opioid disposal initiatives, and expanded TB testing options!

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DOC: Title 47 holds and restoration beds strain system; Lima mod provides 10 restoration beds DOC staff told the House Finance subcommittee that Title 47 holds (mental‑health holds) and Title 12 competency restoration cases can leave people in DOC custody while they wait for limited Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) capacity; DOC provides up to 10 beds at the Anchorage Correctional Complex 'Lima mod' that API staff use for restoration services, and waits of up to about 90 days are possible depending on bed availability and legal contesting.

Alaska's Department of Corrections faces a critical challenge as individuals await mental health treatment, often enduring waits of up to 90 days for beds at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

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Committee holds bill that would ban grading or tracking students’ subjective 'character' data after hours of heated testimony After extensive testimony from parents, researchers, educators and school officials, the committee voted unanimously to hold HB399, a bill that would prohibit schools from grading, scoring or tracking students’ subjective social‑emotional ‘character’ attributes and that would create enforcement mechanisms.

A heated debate erupts as Utah's House Education Committee grapples with a controversial bill that could reshape how schools handle students' subjective character data.

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Board approves FY27 asset funding recommendations and carryover of unallocated funds The Story County Board approved the asset board's FY27 funding recommendations and permission to carry over remaining unallocated asset funds. Sandra King reported $5,145,804 allocated to human services and an additional $270,732 set aside for basic‑needs and shelter services; board members discussed provider claims processes and oversight.

The Story County Board just approved over $5.4 million in funding for vital human services, but concerns about provider claims are raising eyebrows.

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Sheriff reports staffing, accreditation and jail cost savings; commissioners press for mental-health tracking Geary County Sheriff Nate Beckman reported full staffing, dual accreditation steps and several cost-saving measures for the jail and corrections; commissioners pressed staff to track mental-health service usage and to reconcile county funding with outside providers.

Sheriff Nate Beckman reveals groundbreaking changes in Geary County's jail operations, achieving full staffing for the first time in over 20 years while cutting costs and enhancing services.

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Cochise County approves Year 2 of school-based mental health grant, fentanyl pilot and school safety app accounts The Cochise County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 approved Year 2 of a federal school-based mental health grant worth $322,268, a fentanyl-reduction pilot with Village Creek Corporation and developer accounts needed to deploy a school safety anonymous tip app tied to Sandy Hook Promise.

Cochise County is taking a bold step forward by approving a $322,268 mental health grant and launching innovative initiatives to combat fentanyl and enhance school safety!

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MPUSD’s proposed budget cuts could hit mental health services hard. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

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Judiciary asks for roughly $82 million in FY27, highlights IT, help-desk and training needs State court leaders told the House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 3 they are seeking about $82 million for FY27, pointing to IT cost increases, help-desk staffing needs, training positions and a temporary request to continue a mental-health/courts coordinator funded by a delayed federal grant.

The Vermont judiciary is requesting nearly $82 million for FY27 to tackle rising IT costs, help-desk demands, and vital training positions, highlighting the urgent need for support.

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