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A Psychiatric Emergency in Contra Costa County

For years, Contra Costa County has ignored problems at its once-groundbreaking psychiatric unit. Now the violence and aggression have reached a breaking point.

By John Geluardi

        
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PHOTO BY MARCUS HANSCHEN - Kathi McLaughlin has warned about conditions at the facility for years.

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Kathi McLaughlin has warned about conditions at the facility for years.

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