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County, City Launch "Operation Diversion" to Address Rio Grande Homelessness

9/30/2016

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​On Thursday dozens of law enforcement officers swarmed the Rio Grande area of Salt Lake City as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt the drug trade among the area’s homeless. “Operation Diversion” was a collaboration between Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City.

​People caught dealing or using drugs were arrested, but instead of simply taken to a jail cell, they were taken to a temporary receiving center. The goal? Connect them with drug treatment to interrupt the cycle of incarceration and drug use that plagues this population. 



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We need a statewide crisis line to prevent suicide

9/20/2016

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​No mother wants to hear her child speak the words “I want to die.” But for parents of children battling depression, that is a fear. And for me, it became a reality when one of my sons was struggling and needed help.
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I spoke to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee this week at the capitol.
I recently penned an op-ed in the Deseret News describing this experience and how it prompted me to look into the mental health crisis resources available in Salt Lake County. I learned about the phenomenal work by the men and women at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute, better known as “UNI.”

But I also learned that across the state there are 19 different crisis lines, many with limited hours and staffing. Even in Salt Lake County, we need greater awareness of the crisis resources that are available.

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    Aimee Winder Newton

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    ​Aimee Winder Newton has been serving on the Salt Lake County Council since January 2014. She is the current chair of the council. Her district encompasses Murray, Taylorsville, West Valley City and West Jordan, and a small portion of South Salt Lake and Millcreek... [read more]
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    • March 22 Caucus Meetings
    • Is the Equestrian park a good use of taxpayer dollars?
    • A New Perspective on Equestrian Park
    • Meals on Wheels
    • Pornography a Health Crisis
    • Urban County Caucus
    • Equestrian Park users give feedback at Town Hall meeting
    • Gov Center Renovations save money, improve security
    • Supporting the public process for the equestrian park
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