SJC Exchange Library

Originally posted by Kat Patterson on 08/28/2024

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Rural and frontier county leaders face a distinct set of challenges compared to their urban counterparts; less densely populated jurisdictions' resources must serve diverse populations spread out across large distances.

By administering services such as crisis stabilization, workforce support and mobile outreach, these leaders build systems that empower their communities with dignity, independence, and respect.

To aid their work and highlight their impact, NACo and NACBHDD created a messaging brief for rural and frontier county leaders to explore different strategies to advance behavioral health care for their unique settings through collaboration, policy, and community-based solutions.

> Learn more here <

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Kat Patterson, MPH
Senior Program Manager, National Association of Counties
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