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Families with loved ones suffering from serious mental illnesses initially supported California's CARE Court as a hopeful new system for treatment and support, but many now feel let down due to its voluntary nature, limited impact, and the ongoing cycle of homelessness and incarceration among their loved ones, highlighting the gap between expectations and actual outcomes of the program.
California's mental health CARE Court, set to launch in eight counties before going statewide, aims to provide help to individuals with untreated psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. Under the program, judges can order individuals to receive treatment, including medication, therapy, and housing. While supporters believe CARE Court is necessary to address the failings of the current mental health system, critics argue that it is coercive and removes choices, potentially leading to the deprivation of civil liberties. The controversy surrounding CARE Court highlights the need for comprehensive mental health care services and prevention measures.
California's Governor Gavin Newsom is implementing a new plan called CARE Court, which brings mental health care into the courtroom to address the state's homelessness crisis and lack of adequate mental health care. Under this plan, judges can order individuals with severe mental illnesses to receive treatment, including medication, therapy, and housing. While supporters believe it will help thousands get off the streets and improve public safety, opponents argue that it could lead to conservatorship and the deprivation of civil liberties. The governor is urging critics to prove him wrong and emphasizes the need for comprehensive care for all Californians with mental health disabilities.