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Ada County EMS board hears BMS update on anticipated impacts from changes in mental‑health funding

Ada County Board of Commissioners · December 24, 2025
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John Blake reported the EMS district is coordinating with hospitals and partners after reductions in funding for care of people with severe mental illness; he warned some people may "decompensate in about 30 days," and officials said agencies will monitor and coordinate responses.

John Blake, speaking for BMS/paramedics, briefed the Ada County Emergency Medical Services District Dec. 23 on recent outreach to system partners — hospitals and other community resources — following state reductions in funding for care of people with severe mental illness. Blake said…

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