NAMI Capital Region Walk Raises Over $20,000 for Mental Health
The October walk in Albany raised $20,855 for free mental‑health programs, marking the event's ninth year.
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Ontario sees rise in mental‑health calls from young men after gambling legalisation
Calls from young men to Ontario's mental‑health helpline have risen since private online gambling was legalised in 2022, prompting discussion with recovering gamblers and a CBC reporter.
Fulton County Starts Deputy‑Clinician Crisis Teams
Fulton County has launched joint deputy‑clinician teams to handle mental‑health crises, aiming to avoid incarceration and link affected individuals to proper care.
Newsom signs bills to boost California CARE Court
Governor Newsom signed two bills on September 29, 2026 to improve California's CARE Court, making minor adjustments after larger reforms were rejected and aiming to better connect residents with mental health services.
King County Moves Ahead with Capitol Hill Crisis Center
King County is progressing with construction and staffing for a Capitol Hill mental health crisis center scheduled to open in 2027, following a building purchase approved almost a year earlier.
Winnipeg Approves New 911 Mental‑Health Response Model
Winnipeg City Council approved a new community crisis response model on September 25, creating a fourth option for 911 mental‑health calls to improve assistance for callers.
Special Grand Jury to Probe Arlington Officer Shooting
A special grand jury was called on September 25 to investigate a fatal shooting by Arlington County officers responding to a mental health crisis.
Winnipeg Approves New 911 Mental‑Health Crisis Model
Winnipeg city council approved a new Community Crisis Response Model on September 25, 2026, adding a fourth 911 response option for mental health and addiction calls to improve assistance beyond existing police, fire and ambulance services.
Manitoba hires 17 psychiatrists to expand mental health care
Manitoba added 17 psychiatrists in 2026 to expand mental health services and address a professional shortage.
Attorney Seeks Special Grand Jury for Arlington Officer Shooting
On September 25, 2026, the Commonwealth's Attorney requested a special grand jury to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred as Arlington County officers responded to a mental‑health crisis. The move aims to provide an independent review of the officers' actions and determine if criminal charges are appropriate.
Skidmore Launches Well‑Being Concert Series with Somi
Skidmore College launches its Well‑Being concert series on September 27 with Grammy‑nominated singer Somi, offering restorative music for caregivers and those under emotional strain.
Mayor Bass Orders LAPD Review of Mental‑Illness Response, Expands Training
Mayor Karen Bass ordered the LAPD to review its handling of mental‑illness encounters and to expand crisis‑intervention training, responding to ongoing criticism of the department’s approach to mental‑health incidents.
Psychiatrist Refutes Moral View of Postpartum Depression
Psychiatrist Wendy Hookman clarified that postpartum mental illness is a medical condition, described its warning signs, and explained treatment pathways, aiming to dispel the myth that it reflects moral weakness.
Private Gift Launches New Psychiatric Emergency Unit in Montreal
Montreal’s Albert‑Prévost mental health hospital opened a new psychiatric emergency unit on September 23, 2026, funded by a private donation to relieve overcrowding in its main emergency department.
NYC Council Grants $25 Million to Expand Bellevue Psychiatric Ward
The New York City Council approved $25 million in 2026 to expand Bellevue Hospital’s adult psychiatric unit, addressing its near‑full occupancy and aiming to increase capacity for mental‑health patients.
Laurentides Mother’s Request for Virtual Psychiatric Care Denied
A Laurentides mother’s request for virtual psychiatric consultations for her home‑confined child was denied by the overseeing clinic, underscoring limited access to telepsychiatry despite provincial promotion.
Phoenix Police Releases Body‑Camera Video of Fatal Shooting
Phoenix Police released body‑camera footage of a fatal shooting of a 20‑year‑old man who was in a mental health crisis, prompting family calls for review and adding to discussions on police response to such incidents.
Atlanta Nonprofit Launches Healing Out Loud Mental Health Series
The Outlet Project launched Healing Out Loud, a community‑focused mental‑health series in Atlanta on September 19, 2026, aimed at reducing stigma. The initiative expands the nonprofit’s advocacy work by creating public spaces for open dialogue and resource sharing.
Man with Schizophrenia Kills Three Relatives in Rosemont
A man with schizophrenia killed his parents and grandmother in Rosemont, Montreal on September 18, 2026, and a court subsequently ordered his continued confinement in a psychiatric institute as a high‑risk offender.
Man with Schizophrenia Kills Three Relatives, Deemed High‑Risk
A man with schizophrenia killed his parents and grandmother in Rosemont on September 18, 2026, and a court ordered his continued confinement in a psychiatric institute as a high‑risk patient.
