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As housing coordinator for the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Mental Health Center, it is Leonard Tuchyner’s job to find homes for people receiving services from the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic. According to Tuchyner, there is a tremendous need for suitable living quarters in Rappahannock and throughout the Planning District. The lack of housing has often lead to tragic situations like the following account.

Mary X is 60 years old and lives on the Geriatric Ward in a state mental institution. Mary X is not emotionally ill nor does she need unusual medical attention. Her doctors do not believe she should be in any kind of hospital, but there she sits, week after week, month after month, perhaps even year after year.

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