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Baltimore-area children face barriers to accessing mental health care due to language: report

Baltimore-area children face barriers to accessing mental health care due to language: report

A report released Wednesday by two Baltimore-based social justice groups says language barriers prevent children from immigrant families in Maryland from having equitable access to mental health services. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, patients are guaranteed free access to translation and interpretation services if …

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Mistrust and mental health issues are barriers for homeless vets in Durango

Mistrust and mental health issues are barriers for homeless vets in Durango

At least 120 displaced veterans live in La Plata County Clockwise veterans Larry Jelinek, Greg Dotson, William Brooks, Butch Crim, Skip Ferguson and John Jerrett hold a meeting Thursday at the La Plata County Veterans Awareness Center. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) According to those who provide support services to veterans in Durango, self-esteem, mental illness and …

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