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Clark County Council eyes boosting mental health aid to vets

Council asked to increase funding to allow veterans assistance center to hire 2 mental health professionals

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Clark County Veterans Assistance Center at its new location in downtown Vancouver, as seen Aug. 21. The Clark County Council is considering increased funding to provide mental health services to veterans. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

The Clark County Council is considering increased funding to provide mental health services to veterans.

On Wednesday, members of the Clark County Veterans Advisory Board asked councilors to increase funding by about $222,400 to create two full-time positions at the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center — a mental health therapist and case manager.

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