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Potential expansion of mobile treatment teams

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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

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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.

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The state is leading an initiative actually in partnership with us to expand the number of ACT teams.

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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.

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