Only 19% Of Mentally Ill Adults In New Mexico Are Receiving Mental Health Services
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
Industry News
Only 19 percent of adults in New Mexico who need mental health services from the public sector are receiving them, according to a new report. The report, Behavioral Health Needs and Gaps in New Mexico, finds that New Mexico lacks a comprehensive system to provide mental health and substance abuse services. Conducted by the Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. and the Human Services Research Institute for the state of New Mexico, the report provides a comprehensive assessment of behavioral health needs . . .