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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse's opening remarks on B-HEARD program and mental health crisis response

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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse provides opening remarks on the B-HEARD program and New York City's approach to addressing mental health crises. She highlights the program's importance, its current state, and the need for expansion and improvement.

  • Narcisse emphasizes the critical role of B-HEARD in providing holistic, health-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
  • She notes that while B-HEARD has been effective, it is currently understaffed and under-resourced, operating in only 31 out of 77 police precincts.
  • Narcisse calls for the expansion of B-HEARD to all districts, citing its potential to improve public safety and provide appropriate care for individuals in crisis.