Ramsey County is billing people hundreds of times for mobile crisis services

Ramsey County billed people 745 times in the last 18 months, after individuals called the county’s crisis line for life-saving mobile crisis services, according to new data obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators.  

33% of crisis responses were billed to individuals
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Ramsey County billed people 745 times in the last 18 months, for calling the county?s crisis line. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the story.

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Ramsey County is billing people who call the crisis hotline for help

People in crisis are getting billed by Ramsey County after calling the crisis line for help – including individuals in mental distress and contemplating suicide – which is alarming mental health advocates across Minnesota. 

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People billed after calling Ramsey Co. crisis hotline
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People are getting billed after calling Ramsey County's crisis hotline for help. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the story.

MN State Senator Foung Hawj in Paris for Suni Lee
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