SLO County man facing assault charges qualifies for mental health diversion in win for family

SLO County man facing assault charges qualifies for mental health diversion in win for family

Joseph Perez was accepted into ​San Luis Obispo County’s Mental Health Diversion Program to address criminal charges he received in the midst of mental health crises. Courtesy of Lisa Kania This article mentions suicide and may be troubling for some readers. Please read with care. An Atascadero man diagnosed with schizophrenia has been fighting for … Read more