Public and Mental Health

Homeless count shows progress and promise 1024 604 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Homeless count shows progress and promise

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The overall 4 percent homeless count decrease, released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) shows that the county is making progress in its effort…

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State Assembly passes AB 1971- Bill moves to State Senate 1024 438 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

State Assembly passes AB 1971- Bill moves to State Senate

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Today, the State Assembly passed AB 1971, legislation which amends the state’s definition of “gravely disabled” to include medical treatment as a basic human need for…

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Editorial: It’s vital that AB 1971 become state law 724 483 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Editorial: It’s vital that AB 1971 become state law

The Antelope Valley Press The California Assembly Appropriations Committee is expected on Friday to vote on AB 1971, a bill that would include medical treatment within the definition of “gravely…

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Barger says fiscally-prudent budget supports youth, mental health strategies and substance abuse services 336 336 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger says fiscally-prudent budget supports youth, mental health strategies and substance abuse services

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Supervisor Kathryn Barger applauded County CEO Sachi Hamai and her team for recommending a budget that meets the needs of the county’s most vulnerable residents and…

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A.V. shelter crisis frees funds to continue offering housing and bridge services for homeless 724 483 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

A.V. shelter crisis frees funds to continue offering housing and bridge services for homeless

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion declaring a shelter crisis in the Antelope Valley. “Declaring a shelter crisis allows us to access Measure H…

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Barger Visits Rural Homeless Slowly building trust to provide services 600 425 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Visits Rural Homeless Slowly building trust to provide services

3/16/18 By: Allison Gatlin POTENTIAL HOUSING – Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority emergency response team member, Chyheeb Joseph, right, talks Thursday with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, left, and her staff…

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County Votes To Support Legislation Amending State Law To Provide Lifesaving Medical Care For The Mentally Ill 724 483 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

County Votes To Support Legislation Amending State Law To Provide Lifesaving Medical Care For The Mentally Ill

The Board of Supervisors today voted 4-1 with Supervisor Sheila Kuehl opposing, to approve a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Mark Ridley-Thomas sponsoring state legislation amending the state’s definition…

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County To Evaluate The Impact And Scope Of Homelessness Activity On First Responders 724 483 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

County To Evaluate The Impact And Scope Of Homelessness Activity On First Responders

To improve the effectiveness of homeless outreach efforts and public safety, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda Solis calling for a report…

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Development of Legislative Proposals to Expand the Definition of Gravely Disabled Approved 916 768 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Development of Legislative Proposals to Expand the Definition of Gravely Disabled Approved

On a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Kuehl voting no, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda Solis instructing the Department of Mental Health and…

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County Orders Adoption of Recommendations to Improve Standard of Care for the Mentally Ill 591 591 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

County Orders Adoption of Recommendations to Improve Standard of Care for the Mentally Ill

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to adopt Department of Mental Health recommendations to improve the delivery of quality and humane treatment for those who…

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