Action | Mental Health Skill-building Services |
Stage | Emergency/NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/11/2013 |
In seeking to control expenses, state leaders should keep in mind that prevention programs reduce longterm costs to the state. Least-restrictive care guidelines are set up for multiple reasons - human rights and dignity, achieving recovery and independence, reducing high costs for inpatient care. Maintaining and expanding funding for these programs is wise fiscal and health management.