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A call for meaningful treatment and services for the mentally ill

On July 31, veteran service, health, and law enforcement professionals testified before the C.A.R.E.S. Task Force at the Livingston County EMS building in Howell. The presenters outlined a variety of recommendations including specialized services, improved cross-system communication, and increased access to services. Testimony emphasized the need to reduce the involvement of people with mental health [...]

Kate McCracken2018-03-30T16:15:03-04:00September 14th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Courts, Diversion, Mental health, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Substance abuse, Topics|

Law and Justice Committee hears testimony on how to reduce the number of mentally ill in prisons

On May 23, the House of Representatives Law and Justice Committee, heard testimony on how to reduce the number of mentally ill in prison. Judge Milton L. Mack, Jr., state court administrator, State Court Administrative Office, offered recommendations to improve the mental health system. Mack began his testimony by stressing that mental illness is treatable, [...]

Kate McCracken2018-03-30T16:20:30-04:00June 13th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Courts, Diversion, Mental health|

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