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Rosa DeLauro: “I am a strong supporter of their work. They are particularly effective because they have a personal experience with…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
I am a strong supporter of their work. They are particularly effective because they have a personal experience with mental health, with substance abuse, homelessness, incarceration, or some sort of other behavioral health crisis.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro expresses strong support for peer support specialists and their effectiveness in crisis situations.

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