Senate Page Ayn Mann members of the House Health Care committee, Democratic Representative Dan Bronoske and Republican Representative Andrew Engell about the availability of behavioral health care in Washington State.
Question: While researching behavioral healthcare in Washington state, I learned that long wait times, provider shortages, and limited youth mental health services continue to be major issues. What steps can the legislature take to improve access to timely and affordable behavioral healthcare, especially for young people and underserved communities?
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