Amanda Wernik is a general assignment reporter for KCBX Central Coast Public Radio, the NPR-affiliate in San Luis Obispo, California. She covers issues impacting California’s Central Coast, including advancements in clean energy, water conservation, housing, and local politics. Recognized for her journalistic excellence, Wernik has received the 2020 ACP/CMA National College Media Convention Best of Show Award for Multimedia News and the 2021 ACP Broadcast News Story Award.
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Homeless individuals in San Luis Obispo County often suffer from PTSD, impacting their mental health and housing stability.
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Volunteers conducted a 2024 homeless count in San Luis Obispo County, aiming to improve services and secure federal funding.
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Why aren't homeless individuals with PTSD and other mental health conditions getting the vital services they need?