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County approves $202,765 in forensic mental‑health revenue and $495,000 in provider contracts
Summary
Commissioners accepted a state‑sourced forensic mental‑health award administered through BHC and approved four provider contracts to fund forensic, jail and outpatient services paid from human‑services block grant funds.
Lawrence County commissioners on July 15 approved a revenue agreement with BHC Advanced Services Inc. to accept $202,765 in state‑allocated forensic mental‑health funds for the 2025 fiscal year and approved four provider contracts totaling $495,000 to deliver forensic and outpatient services.
Scott Baldwin, director of Mental Health and Developmental Services, told the board the $202,765 award comes from state forensic mental‑health dollars made available to the Western Region; BHC (Behavioral Health Commission of Mercer County) holds and…
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