Public Safety
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The San Diego County K-12 Youth Services Community Grant Program awarded $6.4 Million in grants to more than 40 local organizations to offer services like tutoring, after-school programs, business development and anti-bullying campaigns.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony in Carlsbad Thursday celebrated the opening of a new affordable housing development, the first of its kind in the seaside community. Located on Harding Street and Oak Avenue, Windsor Pointe offers 50 affordable homes ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. The units are for veterans and their families earning between 25 and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) and unsheltered individuals living with severe mental illness. Supportive services are available on-site to assist those individuals experiencing mental challenges and crisis.
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The County and Tri-City Healthcare celebrated the groundbreaking today of the new Tri-City Psychiatric Health Facility in Oceanside. Located at the western edge of the Tri-City Medical Center campus, the new 13,560 square foot, 16-bed facility will provide psychiatric inpatient care to address the region’s need for behavioral health services.
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How have you been feeling lately? It’s an important question we should all ask each other – and ourselves – from time to time to ensure continued emotional well-being. The County will host its annual Check Your Mood Day Oct. 6 to encourage San Diegans to get screened for depression and assess their mental health.
Government
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The County of San Diego released its Annual Report Tuesday calling on San Diegans to “Connect With Us” to build “a just, sustainable and resilient future.”
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A brand-new shelter in the Midway District will soon provide a safe place to stay for as many as 150 people experiencing homelessness.
Health
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The County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to accept two grants that will allow the County to make significant investments into behavioral health services.