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Discussion on implementation of crisis respite centers
2:55:49
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Council Member Sandy Nurse inquires about the implementation timeline for crisis respite centers, as mandated by recent legislation. DOHMH officials provide limited information and commit to following up with more details.
- Council Member Nurse asks about the timeline for implementing four crisis respite centers
- DOHMH officials describe the current crisis respite residences but lack specific information on new implementations
- Officials are unable to provide a timeline or information on potential bottlenecks for implementing new centers
- The exchange reveals a lack of readily available information on the progress of implementing legislatively mandated crisis respite centers
- Council Member Nurse emphasizes the urgency of addressing mental health crises and requests candid information on resource needs
Sandy Nurse
2:55:49
I'm sorry if it's not fully relevant to you all, but I had a question about respite centers, or I don't know if we're calling them respite centers still, the local law we passed.
2:56:04
Wondering for a timeline on the four crisis respite centers that the council was passed legislation on to stand up.
2:56:16
And if we have a timeline or any are operational, if there's a contract out for anything, any information would be helpful if that's relevant to you all.
Michelle Morse
2:56:27
Yes, we do offer crisis respite residences, and folks who are in need are able to stay for up to one week in those crisis respite centers.
2:56:39
I will pass to Doctor.
2:56:40
Wright to share a little bit more about the program.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:56:46
Thank you.
2:56:47
So the crisis crisis residences, I think you referred to previously as respites, provide an alternative to hospitalization, as you know, and people experiencing emotional crisis.
2:56:58
The crisis residences offer stays for up to one week as commissioner stated and provide an open door setting where
Linda Lee
2:57:04
people No.
Sandy Nurse
2:57:04
I understand what they are, but just can you give us a
Dr. Jean Wright
2:57:07
A timeline.
Sandy Nurse
2:57:07
A timeline.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:57:08
I do not have a timeline.
Sandy Nurse
2:57:09
Okay.
2:57:10
What is the what are the bottlenecks that you you can share here with us?
Dr. Jean Wright
2:57:17
I will have to get back to you on that specific question.
Sandy Nurse
2:57:21
Okay.
2:57:22
Do you have the money for it, or do you need more personnel?
2:57:25
Do you need to issue an RFP for providers?
Dr. Jean Wright
2:57:32
I do not have that information.
2:57:34
I'll have to get back to you on that.
UNKNOWN
2:57:36
Okay.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:57:37
I do have an answer to your previous question in terms of the act, if you would allow me.
Sandy Nurse
2:57:42
Yes, please.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:57:42
Okay.
2:57:43
So it's important to recognize that some individuals that are on the referral list for Act are currently receiving Act services and awaiting referral to a team closer to their residence to where they are.
2:57:54
So that as you can imagine this is a very transient population to some degree and the program is designed to meet people where they are at.
2:58:04
And so there are some systemic issues nationwide as you know with access to mental health care, but many of these individuals are already on a team and they're waiting for another to get something closer to home.
Sandy Nurse
2:58:17
Okay.
2:58:18
We were hearing on our end that anywhere from six months to a year for someone who has identified that they could really benefit from this.
2:58:27
You all agree before they actually get that.
2:58:30
We want to help you get what you need to do that because everyone's up in arms about people having a crisis everywhere, and we really want to make sure you have what you need to to attach people and get them to dedicated care.
2:58:44
So please let us know candidly what you need in the follow-up.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:58:49
Absolutely.
2:58:50
We appreciate your support and we will definitely do that.