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Behavioral health provider shortage and telepsychiatry spending
Shasta County
Summary
Supervisors more than doubled the telepsychiatry contract after hearing about vacancies in behavioral health. The $4.3 million cap reflects how hard it is to keep psychiatric care staffed in rural Northern California.
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Contract ceiling jumped by $2.3 million, though the amount actually spent depends on usage.
✅Who benefits
County residents relying on county behavioral health services get access to psychiatric care despite staffing shortages.
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