Maine's Mental Health Crisis: Funding Cliff Ahead
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Maines mental health safety net is facing a severe funding crisis, with federal dollars for community behavioral health clinics dwindling. These clinics, like Sweetsers in Sanford, Brunswick, and Lewiston, provide urgent care for mental health and substance use issues, serving thousands of Mainers monthly. Without state funding, access to these vital services could significantly decrease. Lawmakers are considering LD seven twenty-one, a bill seeking $2 million in one-time state funding to bridge the gap. If youre in Maine, contact your state legislators to support this bill and maintain essential mental health services.
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