Mental Health Centers Set to Close

Mental Health Centers Set to Close

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Chicago plans to shutter a third of its mental health centers tomorrow. Public Health officials say patients will be able to go to other clinics in town. But opponents say the change will be a huge hardship for people with mental illness. Patients and advocates have been protesting for weeks, and they plan more action for today. Our health and science reporter Gabriel Spitzer has an update.