State leaders did increase spending for programs and services in this year's budget, but mental health advocates say it's not enough and the need is growing.
Richard Green of Carlisle is one of nearly two million adults in Pennsylvania who struggle with mental wellness."We just need some funding to make sure that the programs that are set for us have a place to be," Green said. He relies on the STAR, Steps Towards Advocacy and Recovery, day program for support. Chelsea Gerstein is the psychiatric rehabilitation coordinator at STAR. She believes programs like STAR are vital for individuals facing mental health issues.
On Wednesday, hundreds of Pennsylvanians marched at the State Capitol in Harrisburg to call on lawmakers to provide additional funding. Richard Green of Carlisle is one of nearly two million adults in Pennsylvania who struggle with mental wellness. "We just need some funding to make sure that the programs that are set for us have a place to be," Green said. He relies on the STAR, Steps Towards Advocacy and Recovery, day program for support.
Chelsea Gerstein is the psychiatric rehabilitation coordinator at STAR. She believes programs like STAR are vital for individuals facing mental health issues. "They need somewhere to go, we need to not stigmatize mental health, you know, integrate into the community," Gerstein said."It felt good, it felt real good to know that people care," Green said.
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