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Questions on JISH funding and state plans for supportive housing
2:08:03
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Council Member Linda Lee inquires about the allocation of additional funding for Justice Involved Supportive Housing (JISH) units and potential state plans for supportive housing. DOHMH officials provide limited information and commit to following up on some questions.
- Lee asks how JISH units will be served by the additional $500,000 in funding
- DOHMH officials state the money is for current units but need to follow up on future plans
- Lee inquires about potential state plans for additional beds and supportive services at Creedmoor
- DOHMH commits to following up with more information on state plans
Linda Lee
2:08:03
Okay.
2:08:05
And how will GIST units be served by the additional 500,000 and which units will receive the additional supports?
Michelle Morse
2:08:15
I'll ask doctor Wright to share some updates on that as well.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:08:19
So as our CFO has stated, the money is for the current units, and so I'll have to get back to you in terms of anything coming in the future.
Linda Lee
2:08:31
Okay.
2:08:32
Do you know if the state also, and I don't know, because I know you guys regularly speak with the state as well.
2:08:39
I for one have Creedmoor, which is in my district, and so I just wanted to know if you have heard that there are going to be additional beds and supportive services and supportive housing because I know they have some groups on that campus already.
Michelle Morse
2:08:56
I think we'll have to follow-up with you on that.