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Children's Mental Health Local Advisory Council reports longer wait times, insurance and transportation barriers; board proclaims Mental Health Month
Summary
The Children's Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) presented its annual report: survey respondents identified long wait times, insurance gaps and transportation as the top barriers to care; the board approved membership and proclaimed May as Mental Health Month and adopted foster-care and childcare appreciation proclamations.
The Clay County Board received the annual report from the Children's Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) on May 6, which summarized a community survey and recommended policy priorities including higher reimbursement rates, workforce retention, expanded adolescent substance-use services and transportation improvements.
Survey findings: The LAC presented results from a parent/caregiver survey (102 responses) and a provider survey (52 responses). Top barriers identified were long wait times for services, insurance challenges (underinsured/uninsured or…
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