The Montgomery County Council passed a resolution approving $7.7 million to help nonprofit organizations that provide food, housing and mental health services.

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Before voting to approve the use of county reserves, the council heard from a number of nonprofit leaders at a meeting on Tuesday morning.

Quincy Inman Scarborough, with Cornerstone Montgomery, which supports adults with housing, recovery and behavioral health, told the council the need to address mental health is critical.

“When mental health destabilizes, everything around it feels th

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