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Blaire Bryant

Legislative Director, Health | Large Urban County Caucus
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Jonah Cunningham

President/CEO, National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors (NACBHDD)

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Podcast: Counties fight social isolation

Behavioral health conditions affect millions of Americans. With demand for services increasing and a shortage of providers nationwide, it is critical to develop both interim and long-term solutions for enhancing the workforce to respond to the needs of local residents.

Counties across the nation are investing in programs and initiatives that both assist with and incentivize the recruitment, training and placement of behavioral health providers that will work within local and under resourced communities. Counties rely on intergovernmental partners to supplement these investments through the enhancement of existing programs and establishment of new programs that promote workforce recruitment and retention.

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