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SLO County Receives $21 Million Grant to Build New Comprehensive Mental Health Facility
['Dave Alley']
News Channel 3-12
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo County has been awarded more than $21 million from a state grant that it will use to help develop a new comprehensive mental health facility in Paso Robles.
"We are very excited to be awarded these competitive grant funds," said Star Graber, San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Director.
"The building, was originally a medical facility," said Nick Drew, San Luis Obispo County Health Agency Director.
San Luis Obispo County is also working with Santa Barbara County to provide access for younger individuals there who need treatment.
Similar to those in San Luis Obispo County, younger individuals in Santa Barbara County must also travel out of the area to seek treatment.