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Budget and funding concerns for B-HEARD program

1:21:24

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3 min

Council Member Lee expresses concerns about the budget allocation for the B-HEARD program, given the increasing number of calls served. Representatives from the Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health and NYC Health + Hospitals address these concerns.

  • B-HEARD responded to nearly 15,000 calls in FY 2024, up from 7,000 in FY 2023
  • Current funding is reported to be sufficient for maintaining the current level of service
  • FY 2025 budget allocates $35.1 million to H+H and FDNY for the B-HEARD program, a reduction from previous years