QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are mental health support resources accessible where you live?

More and more people are saying they've experienced mental health issues, reports show.

Those who study mental illness have noted a marked increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the groups that have seen the jump is youth.

The latest Boone County Community Services annual report shows a marked increase in youth needing mental health help since 2014. In Boone County, millions of dollars are spent yearly on programs to support kids needing counseling and other services.

But not all areas have those resources.

Are mental health support resources accessible in your area? Let us know by voting in the poll.