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Ryan Mackenzie: “The closure of mental health facilities has pushed a lot of…”

Featuring: Ryan Mackenzie, Republican | U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District

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PA 7th Congressional District Republican Candidate Debate

Published | Video Starts at 22:51

And I do ask for our community to come out and come collectively not only with the government, but how we as a community can help solve this issue. And I'm going to be right there with you, Ryan. Yeah. The closure of mental health facilities has pushed a lot of these individuals to the streets. And we need to reconsider and reevaluate our services that are being provided. Because again, if somebody is so significantly challenged with mental health issues, they need help, they need services, and they need a place to live as well. (22:51–22:57)

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Asserts that the closure of mental health facilities contributes to homelessness.

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