Editor’s note: The following is a letter to the editor. The opinions expressed in this letter are those of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect those of The Mendocino Voice. If you would like to submit a letter to the editor feel free to write to info@mendovoice.com.Â
Dear Editor,
I was flying high when I read about the $2.5 million grant that addresses homelessness and mental health support on the Mendocino Coast. Your article highlighted a compassionate approach to homelessness and mental health.
The Care Response Unit (CRU) model is a great solution to merge social service and law enforcement together to ensure treatment for those in crisis. Can you imagine a community where mental health support is treated the same as physical health support? Communities would be healthier and homelessness would decrease.
I urge our leaders to expand these services. Together, we can create a community of individuals who are of healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Sincerely,
Nickie Johnson