Dr. Shayan Rab

street psychiatrist with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Dr. Shayan Rab on KCRW

LA is developing one of the most robust “street psychiatry” programs in the nation. The goal is to meet unhoused individuals experiencing mental health issues where they are.

‘Street psychiatrists’ help unhoused Angelenos access mental health care

LA is developing one of the most robust “street psychiatry” programs in the nation. The goal is to meet unhoused individuals experiencing mental health issues where they are.

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