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Clay County LAC urges more investment in children's mental‑health workforce; board proclaims May as Mental Health Month
Summary
The Children's Mental Health Local Advisory Council reported persistent workforce shortages, access gaps and need for higher‑level treatment capacity, citing 330 survey responses; the board adopted a proclamation designating May 2026 as Mental Health Month and approved LAC membership and two small summer grants to Lakeland programs.
Presenters from the Children's Mental Health Local Advisory Council told the Clay County Board of Commissioners on May 5 that persistent service gaps — especially workforce shortages and low reimbursement — continue to limit timely access to care for children and adolescents.
"The same core issues have continued to come up over and over again," said Michelle Mulligan, the newly elected chair of the county's Children's LAC and a case manager at Lakeland. The council reported receiving 330 survey responses this year and said recurring themes include…
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