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Wisconsin Jails Struggle Under Mental Health Care Burden

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 Can county jails effectively serve as mental health facilities? Wisconsin jail administrators are facing staffing shortages, aging facilities, and growing numbers of individuals with complex mental health and substance use needs. Experts say expanding community treatment services and improving care coordination could help reduce pressure on local jails while improving public safety.