BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and Congressman Troy Carter announce the allocation of funds for a new initiative in East Baton Rouge Parish.
$1 million has been allocated to start a network of mental and behavioral health resource centers that will give the opportunity of services to those of traumatic pasts and experiences.
“Increasing access to mental health and trauma resources for East Baton Rouge families is critical to supporting a safe, hopeful and healthy community. Congressman Carter is a tremendous partner, helping to bring these resources into neighborhoods of greatest need, which improves public safety and quality of life,” said Mayor Broome.
“Mental healthcare is healthcare. We need to take care of body, our spirit, and mind to build happy, fulfilling lives and a strong, safe community. That’s why today I am so proud to announce that I have secured $1 million in community project funding for mental health services in Baton Rouge through the BRIGHT Initiative. We all deserve to feel safe in our communities and with ourselves. Serving our community’s mental health needs — as well as physical health needs – is a way to achieve a stronger, safer, Baton Rouge. Thank you to Mayor-President Broome and the City of Baton Rouge for their ongoing partnership and dedication to this important issue,” said Congressman Carter.
