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County hears health center report: same‑day access for first behavioral‑health visits, mobile crisis calls rising
Summary
Dr. Caldwell of 4 C Health told commissioners that Fulton County now offers same‑day access for first behavioral‑health appointments, psychiatry waits have fallen but remain long, and mobile crisis teams responded to 228 local deployments in 2025. The agency outlined workforce and outreach plans as state HIP changes loom.
Dr. Caldwell, representing 4 C Health, told Fulton County commissioners on May 4 that the county has dramatically sped up access to behavioral‑health care: "Today, everything we do is same day access. Somebody can come in, and they get their first appointment the exact same day, Monday through Friday." The presentation summarized 2025 service data and program changes for the county.
The report said the Rochester office served 1,742 patients locally in calendar year 2025 and the agency provided 36,179 behavioral‑health services across its service area. Dr. Caldwell presented appointment metrics she said…
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