Hundreds of Iowa kids wait for mental health care
BPC Staff Mar 17, 2022 | 7:36 pm
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64 wordsAll Latest News, Health and Wellness, Statewide NewsAxios Des Moines: Polk County is considering new ways to fill a mental health care shortage that has left hundreds of children waiting for services — many for more than a year. County supervisors are considering a retention and recruitment program for mental health professionals who agree to work in the county for multiple years. Student loan repayment and other financial incentives are possible.