North Carolina. Gov. Bev Purdue’s budget recommends restoring $40 million for community mental health programs that was eliminated in last year’s budget. The proposal also includes $12 million for the state to buy more local private hospital beds for mental health patients who require short term care. Eliminating the $40 million last year drew widespread criticism from behavioral health officials and advocates. For more information, visit http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/MHDDSAS/.

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