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Novel Strategy to Address Mental Health and Homelessness

Idea Category: Equity & Opportunity, Healthcare, Housing

This week, Santa Cruz County, CA Supervisors, including NewDEAL Leader Ryan Coonerty, unanimously approved a new strategy for addressing mental illness among homeless individuals in the county. The “Mental Health Services Act Innovation Plan” aims to enroll approximately 600 people experiencing homelessness. The program will send field teams to meet participants where they are and provide clinical and case management services to both address mental health concerns and help transition participants into permanent housing. The program will help the County plot a permanent response that could serve as a model for other localities. Read more here.

Judge Andy Brown Champions Mental Health Diversion Program in Travis County, TX

Idea Category: Equity & Opportunity, Healthcare, Housing

Judge Andy Brown is spearheading efforts to establish a mental health diversion center pilot program in Travis...

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Baby Bonds in Nevada

Idea Category: Equity & Opportunity, Healthcare, Housing

This week, NewDEAL Leader Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine proposed a “Baby Bonds” program to provide every baby...

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