Subcommittee approves amendment to allow updates to Marcus Alert plan; staff to align policies with amended written plan Delegates reported a bill that would allow DBHDS and Criminal Justice Services to amend the Marcus Alert written plan and added an amendment stating the written plan will serve as the operational framework for relevant crisis system components; the subcommittee approved the report with seven yeas and no nays.

Virginia's Subcommittee just approved a pivotal amendment to the Marcus Alert plan, setting the stage for a more unified crisis response system by 2028!

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Skagit County public hearing on five‑year homeless housing plan outlines six objectives, next steps Skagit County Public Health presented a draft five‑year homeless housing plan that sets six objectives — from prevention to eliminating youth homelessness — and reported that more than 920 households sought services last year while about 370 remain on the interest list; staff will finalize the plan after public comments and present it for adoption.

Skagit County is taking a bold step towards solving homelessness with a comprehensive five-year plan that prioritizes families and aims to eliminate youth homelessness!

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Franklin County Opens New Crisis Care Center to Enhance Behavioral Health Services Franklin County launches a state-of-the-art Crisis Care Center to improve mental health response.

A new Crisis Care Center is set to revolutionize mental health support in Central Ohio, ensuring that help is just a call away for those in need.

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Wisconsin summit addresses local crisis services for mental health and addiction Regional leaders strategize to improve mental health crisis response in Northwestern Wisconsin.

A recent summit in Wisconsin revealed a pressing need for local mental health and addiction support, sparking innovative strategies to transform crisis response in rural communities.

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Washington establishes regional behavioral health crisis response system State implements coordinated crisis response system including call centers and stabilization services.

Washington's House Bill 1811 is set to revolutionize the way we respond to behavioral health crises, prioritizing compassionate care over law enforcement intervention.

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