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Governor's Budget Cuts Threaten Cape Cod Mental Health Services

2/11/2025

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Governor Healey's proposed fiscal 2026 budget threatens to close the Pocasset Mental Health Center, igniting fears over Cape Cod's already strained mental health services. Local leaders caution that this closure could overwhelm emergency responders and exacerbate mental health emergencies. A community meeting on February 11 aims to rally support and address these critical concerns.

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Governor Healey's proposed fiscal 2026 budget threatens to close the Pocasset Mental Health Center, igniting fears over Cape Cod's already strained mental health services. Local leaders caution that this closure could overwhelm emergency responders and exacerbate mental health emergencies. A community meeting on February 11 aims to rally support and address these critical concerns.