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Utah’s new homeless board is warned of major mental health bed shortage

As part of Utah’s ongoing endeavor to improve Utah’s homeless system, the 2024 Utah Legislature passed a bill, HB298, to revamp the powerful governing body that distributes crucial funding to and oversees the state’s local homeless providers. That new body, now called the Utah Homeless Services Board, met for the first time Thursday — and got to work right away, starting with approving nearly $31 million in grants to homeless providers across the state for fiscal years 2025 to 2027. It also received a briefing from Rep. Steve Eliason, a lawmaker who has sponsored years of ...

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Ask an Expert – Furry friends can increase healthy trends

Whether you consider yourself a cat or a dog person, research shows caring for a pet can positively impact your physical and mental health. Pets provide a sense of companionship and are often considered valued members of the family. According to the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, the ...

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