Cincinnati City Council unanimously approves $500,000 for mental health services for transgender minors over two years.

Cincinnati City Council is set to unanimously approve a motion allocating $500,000 over two years to support mental health services for transgender and nonbinary minors, addressing a growing crisis. Councilman Jeffreys introduced the motion, emphasizing the need to protect children amid rising suicide rates and recent anti-transgender laws. Some residents oppose the use of taxpayer funds for this purpose, but the council views it as a priority to support youth mental health.

November 20, 2024
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