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Jul 06, 2023

D.C. ACLU Sues City For Sending Armed Police To Mental Health Emergencies

The suit alleges that police response endangers rather than helps individuals in crisis, and violates the Americans with Disabilites Act.

Nov 29, 2022

New Mental Health Clinic For Uninsured Patients Opens In Loudoun County

Over 144,000 adults in Northern Virginia are looking for therapy or counseling but aren’t able to access it.

Nov 16, 2015

[UPDATED] Downtown Roads Opening Again After Barricade Situation Ends

Workers are stranded from their office buildings as police respond to a mental health crisis.

 
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