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How State Cuts To Mental Health Funding Could Impact WNC


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The North Carolina General Assembly is back in session this week. But it will not be taking up the vetoed state budget – meaning a major cut to mental health care providers in Western North Carolina will stay in place for now. BPR talks to one local mental health provider about how this will impact the community: Dr. Don Buckner is CEO and medical director of Meridian Behavioral Health Services, a publicly-funded mental healthcare provider. He explains a $9 million cut in funding to Vaya Health
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