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The Los Angeles County will be voting on a discretionary state law that enables court-ordered treatment for people struggling with serious mental illnesses.
Laura's Law, which was passed in 2002 but had only been fully implemented by Nevada County, "is a compassionate, cost-effective approach, proven to reduce incarceration and homelessness," as described by L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.
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Federal Programs Related to - Mental Health, Substance Abuse Programs, General/other
Programs that provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services as well as transitional support for people who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on tobacco, alcohol and/or other drugs or who suffer from acute or chronic mental or emotional disturbances or are having problems coping with daily living.Federal Programs Related to - Mental Health Treatment
Programs that provide treatment to individuals suffering from mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. Clinical Evaluation; Forensic Psychiatric Evaluations; Mental Health Evaluation Programs; Mental Health Twelve Step Programs; Psychological Testing; Psychosocial EvaluationFederal Programs Related to - Services for the Homeless
Programs that provide supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or which work with people who are at risk for homelessness in an effort to prevent them from losing their permanent residence.Follow @topgovtgrant
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Christopher Girdwood, after witnessing how small business owners cope following a disaster, founded the Recovery Pledge.
