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Mental health court reports steady enrollments but housing and long‑term care gaps persist

Benton County Committee of the Whole · October 21, 2025
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Summary

Program manager Michelle told the committee the specialty mental health court enrolled about 20 participants in its first year and is on track with grant targets, but county leaders heard that longer‑term stabilization options and housing remain limited in the region.

Michelle, a specialty courts administrator, updated the committee on the mental health court’s first year: the court has admitted about 20 participants in the first 12 months, maintains a stable core staff (case manager and attorney), and is meeting grant milestones. The program is a 15‑month track so there have been no graduates yet, but staff report multiple…

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