CARE Court Adds to San Francisco’s Mental Health Options. Critics Say It’s Unnecessary

The new program, called the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment, or CARE Court, is required in every county by the state of California. It is designed for a narrow population of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders: to get them treatment and, if they’re homeless, to find them housing — or if they’re already housed, to stay housed and avoid the criminal justice system. Although Gov. Gavin Newsom <a href="https://thefrisc.com/sf-must-have-a-mental-health-court-in-12-months-but-no-one-can-say-how-it-will-work-98638bc7d77f" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">signed CARE Court into law</a> last year with near-unanimous support from state lawmakers, some advocates are wary of potential civil rights violations, while some local officials say it requires resources, such as treatment beds and staff, beyond what the city can provide. <a href="https://thefrisc.com/care-court-adds-to-san-franciscos-mental-health-options-critics-say-it-s-unnecessary-c8bc920e69e1">Website</a>