As state lawmakers weigh Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to unify Iowa’s splintered treatment systems for mental health and substance abuse, local advocates say they welcome the opportunity to streamline the
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In her Condition of the State address in January, Reynolds said there is “little coordination” between the differing districts now, causing problems for Iowans seeking treatment for both. “Over 25 percent of adults with serious mental health challenges also suffer from substance use,” she told lawmakers.
The board that governs regional mental health and disability services advocated for spending down a nearly $9.2 million surplus before the end of the budget year in June by boosting support for underfunded services within its nine-county area.