<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0aGvvk_1GzO88U100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0aGvvk_1GzO88U100" width="1200" height="600" >CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties.The Early Diversion program will help people facing mental health challenges get treatment and support before an arrest or being booked into jail.The CCC said it will work with law enforcement, first responders, courts, healthcare providers and other community partners to connect people with care sooner. Their goal is to reduce avoidable involvement with the justice system and help people move toward stability and recovery.The team will provide outreach, mental health and substance use screenings, short-term support and follow-up to help people begin services. Staff will also connect people with housing resources, veterans’ services and other community supports. They will help address barriers such as transportation and limited access to care in rural areas.The program will also offer community education and training. The CCC is partnering with the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Division of Behavioral Health to carry out the program, with federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).</div></body>

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Early Diversion program will help people facing mental health challenges get treatment and support before an arrest or being booked into...

CCC introducing new program in 5 southeast Mo. counties

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madiso

CCC introducing new program in 5 southeast Mo. counties

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