Lawmakers asked to improve mental health, substance abuse treatment
“People with substance abuse and mental health issues are left to their own devices,” Figlewski said. Carol Vassar, a spokeswoman for the Rushford Center in Meriden, said the mental health and substance abuse treatment facility supports both bills.
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Authorities grapple with substance abuse solutions
Jacksonville has counseling services, a methadone clinic and a crisis center available. However, there is no local inpatient treatment facility for those with substance abuse issues. “We do a lot of recommendations to the Wilmington treatment centers …
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