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Rosecrans says half‑cent sales tax has expanded mental‑health and detox access for Winnebago County residents
Summary
Joan Lodge of Rosecrans told the Winnebago County Board that funding from the half‑cent sales tax since March 2020 has supported services that have served 8,306 people, shortened wait times for psychiatric evaluation and created priority detox access for low‑income county residents.
Joan Lodge, director of grant management for Rosecrans, briefed the Winnebago County Board on April 10 about local programs funded by the half‑cent sales tax voters approved in March 2020 and the measurable outcomes those programs have produced.
Lodge said the half‑cent tax revenue has been used to build behavioral‑health infrastructure and to coordinate services across providers, reducing barriers and stigma. “This initiative reflects a strong commitment to clinical best practices, as well as public education efforts…
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