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Bibb County Expands Inmate Mental Health Care | Macon News
Bibb County is transforming its jail into a mental health haven, rolling out phase two and three of a major expansion that’s creating dedicated units for men and women, more therapy rooms, and calming design upgrades. With inmate behavioral health needs soaring — nearly a quarter of the national jail population struggles with mental illness, and numbers are climbing locally — River Edge Behavioral Health is seeing record demand and getting new funding to cover evenings and weekends. The $30K-square-foot renovation includes max-security beds and specialized care spaces, all while keeping…
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