Yes on the Verdict!!! Not done yet: The three other officers facing charges in Floyd's death are expected to be tried together in August. Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are all charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter
Everyone knows that medical costs are out of this world, and people have to pay an arm and a leg just to live a healthy life. That is the heartbreaking truth of our country but great news for Lake County, CA! They just received funding to go towards mental health medical costs!
Partnership HealthPlan of California has announced a new $36 million dollar grant going out in the state of California.These funds will be distributed to 30 different grantee organizations (of which $11M will be going to Lake County).The grant is to help those who suffer from behavioral health problems.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, it is estimated that around 5.2 percent of adults in California suffer from mental/behavioral health issues, that is about 1.2 million californians.Those who will benefit from the grant include those in need of basic behavioral health integration; maternal access to mental health and substance use treatment; medication management for co-occurring chronic medical and behavioral diagnosis, and more.
“For information on how you/your agency can get a grant to access funding for mental or behavioral health issues, visit us at M.H.M. & Associates Enterprises at www.mhmandassociates.com”. Luvina Beckley (CEO of MHM)
California is notorious for its wildfires. Around the summertime, California deserts catch fire daily. According to the C.D.P, California had over 9,ooo wildfires, and those numbers are believed to double in 2021. These fires affect the people living near them, many lose their homes, and some lose their life. Governor Newsom is in the works of creating a plan that helps fund those affected by wildfires. The plan will have $536 million in grants distributed to programs and initiatives aimed at mitigating wildfires.
As of last Thursday, Newson has signed this initiative and it is now coming into action!
For information on how YOU can get a grant to support these efforts, visit mhmandassociates.com
As of January 2014, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued final regulations, or rules, for Home and Community-Based Services. The rules included the following: Outreach and information regarding the HCBS rules for individuals served and members of their support teams and Supporting individuals served on a more individualized basis to promote community integration and employment. With 2020/21 changing the world's state with a global pandemic, the federal center thought it would be best to add 15 million to the fund.
To help Californian’s better prepare for natural disasters,Governor Gavin Newsom will be distributing 50 million dollars to local communities. This grant is through the Community Power Resiliency grants through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. CEO of MHM & Associates, Luvina Beckley says “A grant like this is essential.The year has been hard enough with the pandemic, no one wants a power outage to add on to the stress.”“Even amidst a global pandemic, we continue to prepare our state for the natural and man-made disasters that may lie ahead,” said Gov. Newson. “These grants are part of our continued commitment to make sure that no Californian is left behind when disasters strike.” The legislature has also approved Governor Newsoms 75 million dollar resiliency grants, which will be distributed as 39 million- Counties, 37.5 million- State Agencies, 23 million- Cities, 20 million- Special Districts, 4 million- Tribes.
