Douglas County Commission approves new health order, funding for homelessness assessment
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a new emergency health order for people experiencing homelessness, aimed at minimizing COVID-19 exposure.
Evictions will resume soon; here’s what you need to know if you’re at risk of losing housing in Lawrence
Updated at 11:04 p.m. Friday: Starting Saturday, there will be no federal legal protections in place to stop evictions, which could mean a lot of people will lose housing. If you’re at risk in Lawrence, here are some resources to help.
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COVID relief funds make summer school possible for some students in Lawrence Public Schools
For some students in Lawrence, learning will continue in June, with a special focus on personal, social and character development.
Nate Morsches: Businesses can and must be part of the solution to the mental health crisis (Column)
“We as businesses, having access to resources and network connections, must do our part to reach a collective solution to the rapid increase in mental illness,” Nate Morsches writes.
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Bert Nash expanding hours for mental health services, adding staff
Starting next month, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will add about 18 operating hours per week. The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. most weekdays.
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