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No state funds for proposed True North Behavioral Health campus
State funding wasn’t awarded to build a proposed behavioral health campus that supporters said would have met intersectional county needs. Local leaders say problems have been identified and solutions are still needed.
Shasta HHSA Director calls for fewer meetings of a mental health board tasked with overseeing some of her work
The Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board is a state-mandated group that provides advisory oversight of county mental health programs. During an informal meeting yesterday, county staff strategized about how they feel the board should function.
Crye remains uncertain about Shasta’s proposed True North facility, despite growing local support
Three public meetings in the last 24 hours have included a focus on the proposed behavioral health facility. Dozens of local leaders have supported the project, including, as of today, a majority of supervisors. Board Chair Kevin Crye still has concerns.
Shasta Health and Human Services Director reverses course on True North project
Last month, HHSA director Christy Coleman took a strong stance against the proposed project which, if approved by the state, could bring much-needed mental health services to Shasta County. Today she announced that she’s decided to support it.
If Shasta doesn’t want the True North Behavioral Health Campus, Tehama might
After the True North Behavioral Health Campus proposal received opposition from Shasta officials last week, some Tehama supervisors said this week they’re hoping their county will be considered as the site for the project instead.
Protest over board’s opposition to True North behavioral health facility draws nearly 100
The application for state Prop. 1 funds to build the facility has now been submitted to the state. Those who protested noted personal and professional experiences with the dire lack of resources for mental health across the North State.