Mental Health Services in the Rutland Region: Increasing Access and Utilization

French, Kate A

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Mental Health Services in the Rutland Region: Increasing Access and Utilization

French, Kate A

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Abstract

1 in 4 adults in Rutland County, Vermont are diagnosed with a depressive disorder; Rutland County has a higher rate of suicide-related ED visits and opioid overdose deaths than Vermont as a whole; and feelings of sadness and hopelessness are disproportionately higher in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. However, there is a lack of mental health providers in the region, and patients often don't know where to look or feel as though they can't afford mental health services. Through the creation of a comprehensive handout + web link with local mental health resources, patients will hopefully engage more with the individual and community-based services and support groups available to them.