Mental Health Task Force Meeting

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Representative Jean Hunhoff Photo: WNAX

An interim task force of the South Dakota legislature is working to develop a regional approach to behavioral health care.

Task force member Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they may have some suggested bills for the 2021 session..

Hunhoff says the pandemic is making people change their habits and surroundings…

Hunhoff says increasing stress is evident…

The Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force is scheduled to meet again next month.

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