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Robert Garrova
What I cover
I’m always on the hunt for esoteric history and strange haunts since my first LAist/KPCC internship over a decade ago. And I break down complicated mental health stories in a place where the L.A. County jail is the de-facto mental health institution and the system of care can feel intractable.
My background
I started at LAist as an intern back in 2013. My public media journey includes time directing Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal and being very cold as a reporter in New Hampshire.
My goals
I want my coverage to fascinate and surprise SoCal residents, even the ones who have been here the longest. And I want my mental health stories to help people living with mental illness and their families understand complicated systems of care while feeling less alone in their journey.
Best way to reach me
I would love to hear from you if you have feedback or concerns about Explore LA or mental health stories. You can reach out by email, rgarrova@laist.com
Stories by Robert Garrova
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California is gearing up to spend billions of dollars from Proposition 1 on behavioral health treatment and housing. State officials told LAist they're still deciding which housing options will be approved for funding under the measure.
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Mayor Karen Bass announced that the CIRCLE program will expand into Mar Vista, Westchester and six other westside neighborhoods.
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The city of Glendale approved a nearly $8 million plan to turn Rockhaven Sanitarium into a mental health museum. Some preservationists fear historic details will be lost.
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Officials said they had identified 150 unhoused people who could benefit.
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Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer L.A.: Sexual Science and the Imagi-Nation runs Aug. 22 - Nov. 23 at USC’s Fisher Museum of Art
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The actor's live-in personal assistant was also among those who authorities say supplied the drug illegally.
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Despite the trend, the Sheriff's Department says it does not have data on how many incarcerated people have overdosed on drugs.
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In its second year, 988 calls coming from California area codes jumped 14%.
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The 40-year-old was experiencing a mental health crisis when he was fatally shot in May.
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A total of 96 beds where patients can get 24/7 psychiatric care are slated for the L.A. General Medical Center project.
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News of several overdoses at the Century Regional Detention Facility is prompting questions about Sheriff's Department transparency and accountability
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Experts warn there’s still much to be done to meet the mental health needs of people living on the streets. They say programs that provide psychiatrists in the field have shown promise.
