California's CARE Act is set to take effect statewide in 2024, but some disability advocate groups are concerned the court-ordered plans could infringe on patients' civil rights.
Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in New York City, tells FOX News Digital her thoughts about California's new CARE court system.to stem mental health crises and homelessness is coming to several cities soon and is expected to go statewide next year.
However, some, including James Gallagher, the Republican leader of the state Assembly, believe it doesn't go far enough. Both Sens. Tom Umberg and Susan Talamantes Eggman and the governor's office were contacted for comment. "What usually happens now in the mental health system [when family members/others are concerned about someone], which I think makes perfect sense, is that what's called a mobile crisis unit would typically go to the scene of wherever this person [struggling with mental illness] is and do a wellness check on them.
Treatment can be ordered for up to 12 months"with periodic review hearings and subsequent renewal for up to another 12 months," the state's fact sheet says.
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