Latest Breaking News On - National alliance on mental illness bucks - Page 1 : comparemela.com

Bucks County officials are targeting the much anticipated start of their mental health court before the end of the year, but a critical component of it could be operating as soon as this summer. Commissioners Chairwoman Diane Ellis-Marseglia confirmed a plan is being developed to open a new forensic diversion and treatment center that would provide services to individuals referred by the courts. Bucks is the only county in the Philadelphia region that does not have a mental health court, which helps people with persistent uncontrolled serious mental illness avoid the criminal justice system, which is not equipped to handle their complex needs. 

Bucks countyUnited statesNicholas emeighDiane ellis marsegliaDonna duffy bellParole departmentNational alliance on mental illness bucksDc mcclendon centerHealth mediaBucks county mental healthBucks county courierClendon centerChairwoman diane ellis marsegliaNational allianceMental illness bucks countyLower makefield