Several adults stand facing a blue wall labeled “Resources” in large white script, reading pamphlets displayed in clear holders. The brochures cover topics such as behavioral health, chronic pain, smoking cessation, and aging, while the visitors browse quietly from left to right inside a public information or community resource space.
Community members take brochures about local resources after listening to a panel discuss CARE Court, a program launching in October 2023, at the Behavioral Health Training Center in Orange County on Aug. 17, 2023. (Lauren Justice/CalMatters via Bay City News)

This was written by staff at the nonprofit newsroom CalMatters. It was republished by The Mendocino Voice in partnership with CalMatters to bring relevant nonpartisan news to Mendocino County readers. Learn more about CalMatters here.

Information accurate as of December 2025. Please be aware that CalMatters is not continuously updating this story. 

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