This Valley county’s in dire need of mental health professionals. A $5.2 million program’s helping fill the gaps
According to a recent report, the San Joaquin Valley had the highest percentage of adults who have experienced “serious psychological distress” by region across the state in the past year.
By MARIJKE ROWLAND
marijke@cvlocaljournalism.org
Like many students working on a masters degree program in behavioral health, Allie De Avellar knew she would be required to work an internship to complete her degree.
Also like many students, she was worried because those hours are typically unpaid — requiring 40 hours of work a week for about three months without additional financial support. Most students end up working side jobs during what little time off they have to get by.
Read the full story at CVJC’s new website, The Merced FOCUS.