Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.
Q&A
Request for specific data on average wait times for mental health services
2:54:27
ยท
35 sec
Council Member Sandy Nurse presses DOHMH officials for specific data on average wait times for FACT and IMT services. The officials are unable to provide immediate answers but commit to following up with the requested information.
- Council Member Nurse emphasizes the importance of getting concrete data on wait times
- DOHMH officials acknowledge they don't have the specific average wait times readily available
- Officials commit to providing follow-up information on wait times for FACT and IMT services
- The exchange highlights the need for more readily available data on mental health service access
Sandy Nurse
2:54:27
Is there I mean, I imagine you all are gonna be here for a little bit.
2:54:30
Is there the ability with everybody here to maybe pull some data or ask a question back at your HQ and see if we can get something, just a little bit of something here to have.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:54:44
Yeah, so there's, you mentioned several different programs, you mentioned FACT,
Linda Lee
2:54:47
ACT, and one.
Sandy Nurse
2:54:48
Specifically looking for FACT and IMT.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:54:52
We will certainly get back to you with that information.
Sandy Nurse
2:54:54
It'd be great if we could get anything here for today.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:54:57
I would
Michelle Morse
2:54:58
do my best.
Sandy Nurse
2:54:58
But if not, I will we will accept direct follow-up.
Dr. Jean Wright
2:55:01
Okay.
Sandy Nurse
2:55:02
How how much how many people, what would be the personnel capacity that you would need or dollar amount to reduce that gap and get everyone connected to the service they need for those IMT and fact teams?