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            Potential expansion of mobile treatment teams
0:50:29
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Council Member Linda Lee inquires about the potential for expanding mobile treatment teams. DOHMH representatives discuss current plans and coordination with state agencies.
- DOHMH is in conversation with the state health department and Office of Mental Health about expanding teams
- The state is leading an initiative to expand the number of ACT teams
- At least three additional ACT teams are planned for FY 2026 as part of the state's expansion effort
                                
                                    Linda Lee
                                
                            
                            
                                            
                                            0:50:29
                                        
                                        And so for each of these mobile treatment teams, do you see the need to expand?
                                    
                                            
                                            0:50:36
                                        
                                        Is there room to expand?
                                    
                                            
                                            0:50:38
                                        
                                        I know that we're talking about budget cuts as well, but given the current situation do we have room to expand or is there a need?
                                    
                                
                                    Michelle Morse
                                
                            
                            
                                            
                                            0:50:45
                                        
                                        We have been in conversation with the state health department and Commissioner Sullivan at the Office of Mental Health about that exact question.
                                    
                                            
                                            0:50:54
                                        
                                        The state is leading an initiative actually in partnership with us to expand the number of ACT teams.
                                    
                                            
                                            0:51:00
                                        
                                        So there will be an additional three, at least three ACT teams in FY twenty six that are a part of OMH's expansion of those teams.
                                    