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Residents and commissioners discuss homelessness and mental-health treatment priorities for Cowlitz County
Summary
During public comment, residents and several commissioners discussed homelessness, substance abuse and the need for treatment facilities and stricter enforcement for dealers; speakers urged a mix of treatment, law enforcement and creative local solutions.
Public comment at the Jan. 6 Cowlitz County commissioners meeting focused for an extended period on homelessness, substance use and local approaches to care and enforcement.
A community member described a countywide public-safety document compiled last year and urged commissioners to prioritize mental-health treatment capacity and the creation of stepwise services to move people off the street. The commenter emphasized the need for a place to provide treatment and stabilization, and said they would spend part of…
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