

1446: County to add three new mental health diversion facilities
May 18, 2024
Exploring mental health diversion facilities in Shelby County, including funding allocation, reform initiatives, and innovative safety and justice programs. Addressing mental health in schools, truancy issues, and the benefits of diverting mental health crises from the criminal justice system for reduced recidivism and taxpayer savings.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Commissioners' Investment in Mental Health Programs at the Jail
01:42 • 2min
Mental Health Care Reform and Diversion in Shelby County
03:25 • 2min
Innovative Mental Health Safety and Justice Initiatives in Shelby County
05:35 • 16min
Addressing Mental Health in Schools
21:12 • 3min
Addressing Truancy and Mental Health Services in Schools
24:29 • 2min
Investing in Mental Health Diversion Facilities in Shelby County
26:22 • 5min