County to add three new mental health diversion facilities
“You have a group of commissioners that really believe in the fact that mental health is an issue,” Shelby County Commissioner Miska Clay Bibbs said. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Three new mental health facilities, which provide diversion opportunities for those struggling with mental health issues, are under development in Shelby County.
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Behind The Headlines Miska Clay Bibbs Laurie Powell Frankie DakinJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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