NC Debates: Hospitals vs Community Care for Mental Health
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In North Carolina, a debate rages on: should more psychiatric hospitals be built, or should community-based care be expanded for individuals with severe mental illness? Experts argue for community supports like stable housing and peer programs, citing legal rulings that require moving people to the least restrictive settings possible. Lawmakers like Representative Carson Smith and Representative Donna White advocate for hospitals to prevent crises and ensure community safety, while families and advocates stress the need for proper funding to avoid homelessness. Recent reviews show that pairing outpatient services with supportive housing keeps readmission rates low, and clubhouses offer daily peer support, job training, and crisis prevention. The solution, experts say, lies in fully funding lifelong community infrastructure across all ages.
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