As a licensed therapist in Maricopa County, I know all too well how overstretched and underfunded our mental and behavioral health system is. Even with training, experience and the best intentions, I often felt overwhelmed and unable to give patients the care they truly needed.
The resources simply weren’t there, and it made practicing in this field nearly impossible.
I support voting yes on Prop 409 because investments like these are essential if we want providers like me to actually be able to serve our patients. Real, lasting support for people struggling with mental health challenges depends on strong infrastructure and facilities that make care possible…