FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The tragedy in Monterey Park comes as there is a push for extra psychological well being sources, particularly in minority and low earnings communities.
Congressman Jim Costa was in Southeast Fresno Monday morning to focus on the $1.5 million in federal funding that may assist psychological well being companies in Central California.
“That is important and it is lengthy overdue.” Costa stated.
It comes simply days after a gunman in Southern California fired right into a dance studio killing 11 folks and injuring 9 others, in a predominately Asian neighborhood.
Costa says whereas the suspect’s motive is unknown, it reveals that psychological well being companies are important.
“It is about time that we acknowledge it and supply the type of psychological well being care that’s so essential and lacking in so many communities.” Costa stated.
The federal grant goes to The Fresno Middle Grownup Day Care Middle.
It gives transportation, psychological well being companies, occupational remedy, bodily remedy and a secure area for adults who need assistance.
It is based mostly in Southeast Fresno the place lots of the purchasers are immigrants and refugees.
La Xiong Yang shared the impression the middle has had on her.
She stated she’s an orphan and looks like she would not have survived with out the middle.
Pao Yang, the CEO of The Fresno Middle says the funding will permit them to develop their attain.
“These of us which are offering direct companies, we’d like the sources in order that we will present correct, culturally and competent companies to the parents which are needing the assistance.” Yang stated.
The funding will go towards new wheelchair accessible autos, facility upgrades and can guarantee companies stay free for the purchasers who’re nearly all Medi-Cal recipients.
“The whole lot is consumer centered and that is what that funding goes for use for,” Yang stated.
The CEO says they at all times want extra funding.
They hope different organizations and philanthropists will see the work they’re doing and get entangled.
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