Providers and patients have been overwhelmed by a shortage of therapists coupled with a rising demand for mental health services.

In 2023, only 24% of those in need of mental health services were able to get help, said Carrie Company, a licensed clinical and professional counselor in Bloomington.

Providers and patients have been overwhelmed by a shortage of therapists coupled with a rising demand for mental health services.
In 2023, only 24% of those in need of mental health services were able to get help, said Carrie Company, a licensed clinical and professional counselor in Bloomington.

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