Providers Warn of “Life-Changing” Impact as Idaho Slashes Behavioral Health Funding
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Next month, thousands of Idahoans will lose access to essential mental health care as the state moves forward with funding cuts to programs that help stabilize people in crisis, and people at risk of harming themselves or others. Providers are urging the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Magellan Healthcare of Idaho, and Governor Brad Little to restore the funding.
Providers Warn of “Life-Changing” Impact as Idaho Slashes Behavioral Health Funding
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I dont undertand the point of what they are trying to do by cutting the programs that support mental health. It makes me feel sick.
Shame on you Idaho
Dept.of Health & Welfare AND Magellan for doing this to our vulnerable population! Idaho is already in a mental health crisis, and this is your solution?! California has the right idea and is increasing services, y'all should take a note or two!
Unreal!! It was already lacking. This is an attack on suicidal people. They want them to succeed at suicide. What a sad world we are living in.