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As I quickly learned, California’s north coast is a tough place to find mental health help
posted 10/09/2018
A reporter discovers firsthand the darker side of living in Northern California's seemingly idyllic Mendocino County.
Can Mendocino County get a handle on huge unmet mental health needs?
posted 03/14/2018
Mendocino County has some of the highest rates of suicide and drug-related deaths in the state of California. Will a recently approved tax to fund mental health care in the county effectively address the problem?

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As I quickly learned, California’s north coast is a tough place to find mental health help
A reporter discovers firsthand the darker side of living in Northern California's seemingly... more »
posted 10/09/18
Can Mendocino County get a handle on huge unmet mental health needs?
Mendocino County has some of the highest rates of suicide and drug-related deaths in the state of... more »
posted 03/14/18

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Project: Law enforcement on front line for mental health crises, aftermath of suicides
Due to lack of funding and stigma, law enforcement is often on the front lines for mental health crises and the aftermath of suicides in California's Mendocino County.
Project: Mental health gaps in Mendocino County due to funding, outreach, stigma
In California's Mendocino County, startling rates of suicide highlight a severe lack of access to mental health care.
Project: Mental health gaps in Mendocino County due to funding, outreach, stigma
In 2017, Mendocino County voters voted for a special sales tax to improve mental health services. Is it making a difference yet?