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Youngkin no longer wants to wait for people in mental health crisis

Youngkin no longer wants to wait for people in mental health crisis

Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks on Wednesday about the fatal shooting at a Chesapeake Walmart. Read more coverage here. Virginians suffering from a mental health crisis need help the same day their problems overwhelm them, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Wednesday. And ensuring that happens will be a major pillar of the behavioral health package he sends …

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After Chesapeake, UVA shootings, Governor Youngkin to propose mental health program

After Chesapeake, UVA shootings, Governor Youngkin to propose mental health program

After the second mass shooting in Virginia in as many weeks that left seven people dead midday Wednesday, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Wednesday his administration plans to introduce a bill in the General Assembly this winter to strengthen mental health resources. While offering few details to reporters following an annual Thanksgiving ceremony, Youngkin said …

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After Chesapeake, UVA shootings, Youngkin to offer mental health program - Virginia Mercury

After Chesapeake, UVA shootings, Youngkin to offer mental health program – Virginia Mercury

Following the second mass shooting in Virginia in as many weeks that left 7 dead midday Wednesday, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said his administration plans to propose legislation in the General Assembly this winter to bolster resources in mental health. While offering few details to reporters following an annual Thanksgiving ceremony, Youngkin said his program …

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