San Joaquin County Faces Behavioral Health Crisis
San Joaquin County is projected to have a shortfall in behavioral health workers over the next eight years, exceeding the statewide average, according to a state study.
However, county officials report success in programs aimed at increasing the number of critically needed workers, which could help address the gap.
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Author's summary: San Joaquin County faces a behavioral health crisis due to a worker shortage.