Update app.py

app.py

@@ -12,12 +12,28 @@ with open("info.txt", "r", encoding="utf-8") as file:
     clinic_data = file.read().lower()
 
 # Keep track of conversation state
-conversation_state = {
-    "stage": "intro",
-    "age": None,
-    "income": None,
-    "last_eligible_program": None,
-}
+def chatbot(message, history, state):
+    # Use `state` dict instead of global `conversation_state`
+    if not state:
+        state = {
+            "stage": "intro",
+            "age": None,
+            "income": None,
+            "last_eligible_program": None,
+        }
+
+    message = message.strip().lower()
+
+    # (Insert your same logic here, replacing conversation_state with state)
+
+    # Example:
+    if state["stage"] == "intro":
+        response = "Hi! I can help you find free clinics in your Washington county, or figure out what health programs you may qualify for."
+        state["stage"] = "wait_for_choice"
+
+    # ... rest of your logic using state["..."]
+
+    return response, state
 
 # Helper to get clinics by county
 def find_clinic_by_county(county_name, file_path="info.txt"):