MONTPELIER (AP) - Officials are expected to get a wide range of comments about the state of Vermont's mental health system more than a year after Tropical Storm Irene forced the Vermont state hospital to close.

A panel of lawmakers and state officials will take testimony on Wednesday afternoon in Montpelier from people concerned about the future of mental health and substance abuse services.

The hearing will be held at the Montpelier Elks Lodge from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. The panel will take testimony until 3 p.m.

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