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Discussion on incorporating peer support specialists in B-HEARD teams

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      Council Member Cabán inquires about the use of peer support specialists in mental health response teams. While the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene confirms they use peers in their work, the B-HEARD program does not currently incorporate them into their teams.

      • Cabán emphasizes the empirical evidence showing that peers create safer environments and produce better health and public safety outcomes
      • Jason Hansman from NYC Health and Hospitals explains that B-HEARD relies on clinical assessments in the field
      • Cabán pushes for a commitment to add peers to B-HEARD teams, but Hansman states they are only 'looking at it' at this time
      • The exchange highlights a potential area for improvement in the B-HEARD program's approach to crisis response