Going behind the scenes with Hamilton County's Mental Health Court

Our panel discusses eviction prevention, delectable foods, the polar vortex, health code violations, and more. Brian is then joined by WCPO anchor Kristyn Hartman to discuss her look behind the scenes at the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Mental Health Court. Notable links:Hamilton Co. program aims to help people with mental illness stay out of jail and get into treatmentCincinnati fund is just the first part of a bigger plan to reduce evictions in Hamilton CountyForget flowers, Chick-fil-A is selling heart-shaped trays of chicken nuggetsBevin complains America is 'getting soft' after schools cancel classes due to deadly coldEDITORIAL CARTOON: Bevin's bubblePolar vortex aims at US; one of most-extreme cold air outbreaks in years could happenDirty Dining 2019: Which 25 restaurants closed after violations?

-- Everyone deserves help, but court isn't always the best place for them to find it. If you or someone you love is living with severe mental illness, these are some other options:Central Clinic's Mental Health Access Point, which can be a first point of contact for questions or appointments. Anyone can call 513-558-8888 at any hour of the day.Mobile Crisis, which can perform a welfare check on someone who may be in danger of harming themselves. Call 513-584-5098.513-281-CARE is another 24-hour hotline operated by Talbert House.

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