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New Hope or Broken Promise for Mental Health Crisis Care | Fort Wayne News
Allegheny County’s bold new assisted outpatient treatment program is reshaping how it handles mental health crises—aiming to keep people safe in their communities instead of locking them up or sending them to the hospital. Replacing the outdated 302 commitment system, which often left patients without care, this initiative offers court-ordered support with service coordinators helping with meds, appointments, and housing. But it’s not without hurdles: staffing shortages, inaccessible providers, and Medicaid delays threaten its success. While early signs show a dip in suicides and rising 302…
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