CARE Act implementation
Summary
San Bernardino County is rolling out the CARE Act to get court-ordered mental health care to people struggling on the streets. It's a major push by local and state leaders to tackle severe untreated mental illness.
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Impact analysis
It's going to cost a pretty penny in local and state funds to set up these courts and mental health programs, but proponents argue it will save money on emergency services down the road.
People with severe mental health issues who can't advocate for themselves finally get the structured help they need, and neighborhoods might see fewer street-level crises.
Some civil liberties advocates worry it strips away people's rights by forcing them into treatment they might not want.
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