Boley Centers wants $49 million for mental health care, St. Pete City Council agrees
At the bidding of St. Pete City Council, the city is backing local nonprofits supporting mental health programs in the city in their ask for increased funding from the state. During a presentation today, Boley Centers President Gary McMath told City Council members the average per-person public expenditures for people suffering from mental health in Florida is just $26.60. The national average is $130. That showing makes Florida number 49 in the U.S. for mental health spending. โItโs pretty dismal,โ…
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