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Discussion on new investments in mental health and healthcare services for immigrants
3:55:56
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Council Member Alexa Avilés inquires about new specific investments in mental health and healthcare services for fiscal year 2026. Commissioner Manuel Castro responds that he would need to defer to other departments for budget-related questions but emphasizes MOIA's role in informing immigrants about existing resources.
- Castro mentions MOIA's plan to launch an outreach campaign in the summer to prioritize informing immigrants about healthcare resources.
- The commissioner acknowledges he's not aware of any new investments but highlights MOIA's focus on ensuring immigrants know about existing resources, including hotlines.
Alexa Avilés
3:55:56
Okay, so in the vein of mental health, and just healthcare services in general, are there any new specific investments that are being made in fiscal twenty six?
Manuel Castro
3:56:12
I'd have to defer to DOHMH and the mayor's office of community mental health on questions related to the budget.
3:56:20
I don't know honestly of any new investments.
3:56:23
But we do play a role in ensuring immigrants know about existing resources including their hotlines.
3:56:33
And again, this is this is going to be a priority of ours this summer as we launch this outreach campaign.