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Inquiry about housing referrals through syringe exchange programs
1:00:32
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Council Member Marmorato asks about housing referrals through syringe exchange programs. Assistant Commissioner Linn-Walton explains that while the programs don't directly provide housing, they do make referrals to various services, including housing assistance.
- Syringe exchange programs make referrals to various services, including housing
- The health department emphasizes the importance of addressing housing instability in conjunction with other services
- Assistant Commissioner Linn-Walton explains that connecting people to needed services is a normal part of their work
Kristy Marmorato
1:00:32
Okay.
1:00:33
And you had mentioned before about something about this exchange program, the syringe exchange program, is gonna help to provide more stable housing?
Rebecca Linn-Walton
1:00:42
Yeah, we do make referrals to all sorts well, doesn't provide stable housing, but referrals are a normal part.
1:00:47
I mean, when I was doing mental health counseling, was still doing lots of paperwork for getting people into housing because I recognize you're not going to come for services if you're constantly moving to a different borough because you're unstably housed.
1:00:58
And so that's just the normal part of our day is connecting people to all the types of services people need.
Kristy Marmorato
1:01:06
I feel like I'm in like a alternate reality.
1:01:10
Okay.
1:01:10
I think I'm good.
1:01:12
Thank you,