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Dr. Katz explains the rationale and structure of the Bridge to Home program

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Dr. Mitch Katz provides a comprehensive explanation of the new Bridge to Home program, designed to support homeless individuals with severe mental health issues. He outlines the current gaps in the mental health system and how this program aims to address them.

  • The program will provide single rooms and steady support to stabilize patients after hospitalization, before they transition to supportive housing.
  • It aims to break the cycle of hospitalization, shelter, and incarceration that many severely mentally ill homeless individuals experience.
  • The program is expected to improve quality of life for participants and potentially reduce strain on city services.