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Maryland behavioral health advocates balk at more than $100 million in proposed cuts
Maryland behavioral health advocates are urging Gov. Wes Moore and lawmakers to restore more than $116 million in proposed budget cuts to mental health services, warning that the reductions could hurt a wide swath of programs.
Maryland behavioral health advocates raise concerns about proposed $116 million in funding cuts
Behavioral health advocates in Maryland are voicing concerns about the possible impact of a $116 million budget cut included in Gov. Wes Moore's FY2026 budget.
Advocates make some gains, still fear millions in cuts for student mental health services
Mental health advocates showed up to a House hearing prepared to fight for the restoration of more than $100 million that had been by the administration -- only to have administration officials surprise them by announcing restoration of some funds.
Advocates decry proposed behavioral health program cuts
Life-saving services in Maryland could be cut by more than $116 million, according to leading behavioral health advocates who joined together Tuesday to sound the alarm in Annapolis. "This is a crisis.
Mental health advocates calling on Gov. Moore to restore proposed budget cuts
Mental health advocates on Tuesday called on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to restore proposed budget cuts. The recommendation from Moore is a 70% cut for mental services. The law through the “Blueprint For
I-Team: Why many therapists don’t take insurance
If you are having trouble finding mental healthcare that’s covered by your health insurance plan, you’re not alone.
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100 advocates for mental health and substance abuse treatment join forces at the Florida capital
Mental health and substance abuse continues to be a serious concern in Florida. Data published last month in Forbes puts the state among the top in the country when it comes to the percent of adults ...
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Advocates for treating mental health and substance use join forces at the Florida Capitol
Nearly 100 people marked Behavioral Health Awareness Day in Tallahassee. Speakers included DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris and ...
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Virginia’s disabled community asks Congress to not cut Medicaid funds
Groups in Virginia who aid those with physical and developmental disabilities worry cuts in search of fraud will instead hurt ...
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Behavioral health overhaul picking up steam at Roundhouse
Avila traveled to Miami last year, along with behavioral health advocates, to tour a Miami-Dade County diversion program that has drawn accolades for its success. He said the "Miami model" would ...
Iowa reaches final settlement in lawsuit alleging state hasn't provided adequate mental health care for kids
Iowa and children's rights advocates have reached a preliminary agreement in a class-action lawsuit filed against state officials. A judge is expected to issue a final approval in May.