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Scott County mental health advisory council urges focus on coordinated response, workforce and housing
Summary
The Scott County Local Mental Health Advisory Council told the Board it supports expansion of the Coordinated Response program, backs an integrated health center to fill outpatient gaps, and urged continued advocacy on housing and workforce shortages that affect mental health services.
The Scott County Local Mental Health Advisory Council (LAC) briefed the county board on May 6, outlining priorities that include expanding law-enforcement-linked mental health response, supporting a planned Integrated Health Center, and advocating for housing and workforce solutions tied to mental health needs.
Dale Loomer, chair of the LAC and a Prior Lake resident, said the council supports expansion of the county’s Coordinated Response program, under which mental health professionals follow…
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