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Response to testimony on lack of SHOW van services in Staten Island
6:42:34
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Council Member Linda Lee responds to Terry Troia's testimony about the lack of SHOW (Street Health Outreach Wellness) van services in Staten Island. Lee acknowledges the high rates of opioid incidents in Staten Island and agrees with the need to advocate for more services in the area.
- Lee confirms Staten Island has one of the higher rates of opioid incidents
- She agrees to advocate for more services to fill the gap in Staten Island
- Lee thanks the panel, including UNH and Housing Works, for their hard work
Linda Lee
6:42:34
Thank you so much.
6:42:35
And, actually, Staten Island does have one of the higher rates of opioid rates if I'm not incidences if I'm not misunderstanding and so that's why I totally agree we will try to do as much as we can to advocate for that as well.
6:42:48
Thank you.
6:42:49
I know there's a lack of service there that we need to fill the gap for so I appreciate all your work and of course UNH, Housing Works, everyone.
6:42:56
I just want to say thank you to this panel for all of your hard work.
6:42:59
Thank you.