MHMR Youth Substance Abuse Grant and Gender Equity
Summary
The board debated a $114,750 grant to MHMR for youth substance use programs, raising concerns that residential treatment beds were limited to boys while girls lacked equal residential access. Directors ultimately voted to approve the funds while directing staff to ensure services support outpatient care for both genders equally.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$114,750 allocated from CCPD funds.
At-risk youth and families seeking substance abuse counseling and recovery support.
Adolescent girls facing a lack of locally funded residential treatment facilities.
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