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Behavioral health — Hope Forward and the strategic plan
Santa Cruz County
Summary
The new Hope Forward crisis stabilization facility in Live Oak served 145 youth in its first five months, with 77% discharged home. Behavioral health came up as one of the most urgent unmet needs in the county's strategic plan outreach.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Families with kids in crisis can now get care close to home instead of leaving the county.
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