Sheriff's office announces new mental health clinic -- Cook County Illinois

[MerryBlooms]

Cook County Sheriff’s office is launching a new mental health clinic in the south suburbs. Sheriff Tom Dart says the clinic is a direct response to government mental health cuts.

The clinic is already operating at the Markham Courthouse. People detained there will be screened for mental health needs. Some will then be diverted from the jail to the new clinic under court order. The clinic will also be available to people leaving county jail and seeking services.

http://www.wbez.org/news/sheriffs-office-announces-new-mental-health-clinic-111979

The lack of mental health services in this country is inexcusable, let alone more cuts on the way. Fuck.

[Snotcicles]

1. +1. Credit to where credit is due. nt

[jwirr]

2. This is a good start. Screening to keep the mentally ill out of jails and creating a clinic/facility

where they can be kept. Hopefully some will be able to get healthcare coverage to maintain these facilities.