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Residents press board on housing and community programs; Momentum Center and CMH announce new forums and events
Summary
Public commenters appealed for a residential placement for a 41-year-old with Down syndrome; Barbara Lee Van Horsten of the Momentum Center promoted upcoming town halls and a Well-being Collective open house; CMH announced a new parent/guardian forum starting in October.
Several community members and partner organizations addressed the Community Mental Health of Ottawa County board on Sept. 26 about housing needs and local resources.
A woman who identified herself during public comment asked the board to help find a residential placement for her 41-year-old son, Troy, who has Down syndrome, bipolar disorder and severe OCD. She said he has lived in multiple group homes and is currently with his family, but his parents are aging and seeking a stable placement; she mentioned Benjamin’s Hope…
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