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www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
California

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

California has launched a mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness, and it has received over 100 petitions since October.
Between 7,000 and 12,000 people statewide are expected to be eligible for the CARE Court program. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
9 months ago
California

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

An alternative mental health court called 'CARE Court' has been launched in seven California counties to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness.
The court has received over 100 petitions since its launch, and it is estimated that between 7,000 and 12,000 people in the state will eventually be eligible for the program.
The CARE Court is part of California's efforts to address the homelessness crisis, and it aims to provide necessary services and support to individuals with severe mental illness. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
California

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

California has launched a mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness, and it has received over 100 petitions since October.
Between 7,000 and 12,000 people statewide are expected to be eligible for the CARE Court program. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
9 months ago
California

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

An alternative mental health court called 'CARE Court' has been launched in seven California counties to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness.
The court has received over 100 petitions since its launch, and it is estimated that between 7,000 and 12,000 people in the state will eventually be eligible for the program.
The CARE Court is part of California's efforts to address the homelessness crisis, and it aims to provide necessary services and support to individuals with severe mental illness. [ more ]
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POLITICO
10 months ago
NYC politics

Hospitalizing the mentally ill, a year later

The involuntary hospitalization plan in New York City for individuals with severe mental illness has resulted in positive outcomes.
54 people have been moved off the streets and placed in supportive housing units.
Data on the impact of the plan beyond the 'Top 50' lists is still unclear. [ more ]
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