Mental Health, Medications, and Public Safety: Rising Costs in County Jails for Health Care
msaadmin2026-02-04T16:17:08-06:00Across Missouri and the nation, county jails have increasingly become the largest mental health providers in their communities. Facilities designed for short term detention are now routinely responsible for stabilizing individuals with serious mental illness, managing complex medication regimens, and preventing psychiatric crises, often without the funding structures, staffing models, [...]











