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Coordination between city and state on mental health programs
0:51:10
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Council Member Linda Lee inquires about the coordination between city and state agencies on mental health programs. DOHMH representatives describe their collaborative relationship with state counterparts.
- DOHMH reports having excellent relationships with colleagues at the State Office of Mental Health
- There is frequent (weekly or daily) communication with Commissioner Sullivan and her team
- Some programs are licensed by the state, while others are funded by a combination of state and city funds
- DOHMH works closely with state agencies to ensure coordination is as seamless as possible
- Council Member Lee acknowledges Commissioner Sullivan's dedication to mental health work
Linda Lee
0:51:10
Okay, in general how much coordination is there between the state as well as the city on this because I know that the state and the city oversee different aspects of these programs and so just wondering what that looks like.
Michelle Morse
0:51:24
We, I would say, are very very lucky because of this great team to have phenomenal relationships with our colleagues at the State Office of Mental Health.
0:51:32
I would say that we are in, if not daily, weekly communication with Commissioner Sullivan and her team about a number of different mental health programs.
0:51:41
We work extremely closely and collaboratively with them, and it is true that some programs are specifically licensed by them.
0:51:48
Some programs are funded by a combination of their funds and our funds, but again, we work very closely together to make sure that coordination is as seamless as possible.
Linda Lee
0:51:58
Okay.
0:51:59
Perfect.
0:52:00
And I know Commissioner Sullivan is very dedicated to all this work, and she's been a good partner at the state, so that's good.