UPDATE: In a 7–4 vote, the Hamilton County School Board chose to table the renewal of the Centerstone mental health contract.

The program was a free service for nearly 10 years.

Ahead of Thursday's meetings, those in support of renewing Centerstone's contract gathered in front of the meeting hall. Supporters shared that they will not all have time to speak before board members due to time constraints, and wanted to express their concerns.

"Our kids need help now. They need services now, that is reflected again and again not only in the number of suicides in Hamilton County... but also in personal reports that we will be sharing today with photos of students in Hamilton County that have committed suicide last year," said Elizabeth Haley, the Executive Director for Seed Theatre and a pa

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