Gaps in mental health infrastructure for youth identified in many US communities

"Mental health facilities that provide outpatient specialty services for youth are a critical element of the mental health care infrastructure, especially for youth who are uninsured or publically insured....

"These gaps in geographic access to mental health facilities are compounded by other problems such as provider shortages and stigma, which will ultimately require a comprehensive strategy from policymakers to yield meaningful improvements for this system."

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-gaps-mental-health-infrastructure-youth.html