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Santa Clara County expands mental health navigator program

Santa Clara County residents can contact the Behavioral Health Navigator Program by calling (800) 704-0900, option 4, or emailing [email protected]. Contact Lorraine Gabbert at [email protected]. One of Santa Clara County's newest mental health programs is expanding due to high demand.

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