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An aging population and housing insecurity are fueling a mental health crisis on Cape Cod—find out how local clinicians are addressing these urgent issues.

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Yarmouth clinician: aging isolation and housing insecurity are major mental‑health drivers on Cape Cod
Perdurgle identified an isolated, aging population and widespread housing and financial insecurity on Cape Cod as leading causes of stress, anxiety and depression that the coresponse team encounters.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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In Grant County, where socioeconomic challenges fuel a devastating drug crisis, a local clinician reveals shocking data: 283 fatal overdoses in just one year, often after multiple emergency visits.

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Local clinician presents data showing steep overdose burden in Grant County; council urged to back evidence-based programs
Dr. Peyton Scott told the council Grant County ranks among the poorest in the state and has high prescribing and overdose statistics; he said 283 fatal overdoses were identified and highlighted repeated system touchpoints before death, urging a comprehensive response.
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August 14, 2026 at 6:11 AM