Local leaders are considering declaring a crisis over the shortage of behavioral health beds in San Diego. These beds help provide treatment and resources to people experiencing psychiatric, behavioral or substance use disorders. Declaring a crisis opens doors for the city to get more money from the state and federal government that could be used to hire more healthcare workers and open more beds. Last month, CBS 8 reported that San Diego first responders are overwhelmed by the volume of mental health calls. San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo is the Chair of the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee. He says the city is in dire need of more mental health services. FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-considers-declaring-crisis-behavioral-health-bed-shortage/509-55b46b96-7c5c-43c3-a9fa-bab654f08dbe