Mental Health, Addiction, and Public Safety: A Conversation with Behavioral Health Director Scott Kennelly

Update: 2025-08-15

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In law enforcement, it is not uncommon for our deputies to respond to calls involving people having a mental health related issue or suffering from addiction. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea discusses the important topic with Scott Kennelly, director of Butte County Public Health, and how our two agencies often work together to help those in crisis.

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Mental Health, Addiction, and Public Safety: A Conversation with Behavioral Health Director Scott Kennelly

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Mental Health, Addiction, and Public Safety: A Conversation with Behavioral Health Director Scott Kennelly

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Mental Health, Addiction, and Public Safety: A Conversation with Behavioral Health Director Scott Kennelly