What’s hot right now: What’s next for Oahu’s street mental health crisis response?

What's hot right now: What's next for Oahu's street mental health crisis response?

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After the state Legislature cut $8 million in funding for medical respite centers that serve homeless patients, local leaders say they are looking for funding to keep the facilities open. The funding is set to expire at the end of June, but without it, dozens of medically vulnerable homeless people could end … Read more

First call: Shaker Heights to ‘temporarily’ oversee mental health response program

Shaker Heights Memorial Day Ceremony 2026

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A promising community mental health crisis response program is expected to expand, with the city of Shaker Heights taking over management duties, at least temporarily. Just over two years ago, the First CALL (Crisis Assistance and Community Engagement) initiative expanded from a successful local pilot to the five cities served by … Read more