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County OKs ranking to acquire third care‑mobile unit focused on behavioral health for people experiencing homelessness
Summary
The Pinellas County Board approved a ranking to add a third Care Mobile unit focused on behavioral health outreach to the Healthcare for the Homeless program, a step county officials say will improve access to behavioral health treatment for unsheltered residents.
Pinellas County agreed on Sept. 4 to proceed with procurement for a third mobile medical unit to serve people experiencing homelessness; the new vehicle will be focused on behavioral health outreach and continuity of care. County Human Services staff described the vehicle as an addition to an existing fleet that already includes a 45‑foot clinical vehicle and a street‑medicine van.
Why it matters: County leaders said the mobile behavioral health unit will expand access to diagnosis, treatment, and referrals for unsheltered…
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