SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego County is investing $75 million to address a growing shortage of mental health workers, a shortage that has left some residents waiting months to receive care.
For recent graduates like David Valencia, the challenges of entering the mental health field begin long before they start working with clients.
Valencia, who recently earned his degree in marriage and family therapy from San Diego State University, said he nearly dropped out because of the financial strain…