COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Community leaders and local agencies in Columbus are working to address the deep connections between homelessness, incarceration, and mental health.

The Southern Anti-Racism Network hosted a forum on Wednesday evening at the South Columbus Public Library, bringing together representatives from the Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Prison, New Horizons Behavioral Health, and the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley.

Pat Frey, vice president of United Way, said addressing these issues will require collaboration and creativity.

“We can’t continue to do the same thing we’ve done and expect different results,” Frey said. “We have a need for flexibility and rethinking what housing looks like in our community.”

When asked about the city’s role, Frey emphasiz

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