Tagged Behavioral Health

DHS, others, testify to House Behavioral Health committee

The state Department of Human Services and others testified to a House Behavioral Health committee yesterday, with a warning on how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase of isolation, exacerbating mental health and addiction issues across the state. DHS has proposed some changes, including a broader use of telemedicine, steps to improve access…

Sheriff Beitel donates vehicle to Mobile Crisis Team

Beltrami County Sheriff Ernie Beitel recently donated a decommissioned sheriff’s office patrol vehicle to Sanford Bemidji Behavioral Health’s Mobile Crisis Unit. “This vehicle was recently taken out of commission, and, rather than being auctioned off, we made the decision to keep the vehicle in service to the community through the mobile crisis unit,” said Ernie…