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Putnam County moves to extend 2023 state aid levels for suicide prevention and crisis services
Summary
The legislature approved maintaining 2023 state aid funding levels for suicide prevention and crisis services, listing $158,000 in state aid for 2025 with no county fiscal impact.
Putnam County lawmakers approved language to reflect an extension of 2023 state aid levels for suicide prevention and crisis services for 2025, listing state aid of $158,000 and no county fiscal impact for 2025 and 2026.
The Health, Social and Educational Environment committee recommended the extension; the item was described to the full legislature as reflecting program funding for crisis intervention and follow-up provided by a team of mental health professionals. The program was characterized as offering assistance to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises including suicide and substance abuse.
The presenter said the funding is state aid and therefore carries no county fiscal impact in 2025 and 2026. The motion passed by voice vote during the meeting. No changes to service structure or staffing levels were described in the minutes beyond the continued funding level.
