MHSN Coalition Writes Letter in Support of County-Funded Community Residential Programs

The Mental Health Safety Net (MHSN) Coalition sent a letter today, June 18, 2026, to the General Assembly in support of County-funded community residential programs. The letter highlighted the types of residential programs that require county funding; the staff that is needed to maintain these programs; and the reasons for necessary funding. As the letter stresses:

It is urgent that the General Assembly increase mental health funding to counties significantly and annually for community mental health services. In addition to new investments, as rebuilding this system will require a sustained effort, we urge consideration of a multi-year commitment to rebuild mental health services that are not available to individuals through public or private insurance.

Read the full letter here.