AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction to long-term treatment and recovery programs
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Jamie Neckles transitions from discussing short-term crisis services to introducing longer-term treatment and recovery programs. These programs are designed to serve individuals with the most complex behavioral health needs.
- Programs are intended for people with serious mental illness (SMI)
- SMI refers to a combination of complex behavioral health and functional needs
- These programs offer more intensive and extended support compared to crisis services
- The goal is to provide comprehensive care for individuals who require ongoing assistance beyond immediate crisis intervention
Jamie Neckles
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These programs are designed to serve people with the most complex behavioral health needs.
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We use the term serious mental illness to refer to this combination of behavioral health and functional needs.
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The health department manages New York City's single point of access system to these specialty treatment and recovery services.
