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Mental Health Team Apprehends Homeless Man at Venice Beach



From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, a critical operation unfolded at Venice Beach involving the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH). In this significant incident, the LACDMH outreach team, supported by Los Angeles Police Officers, engaged in the transportation of a homeless man to a nearby ambulance. The man, who appeared to be against his will, was carefully placed on a stretcher by approximately a dozen outreach technicians. This operation is likely a part of the rollout of the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court, a part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s innovative mental health initiative."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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