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Council member Brewer advocates for additional funding for school-based mental health clinics
2:26:16
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Council Member Gale A. Brewer raises the issue of funding for school-based mental health clinics, emphasizing their importance in addressing mental health issues before they escalate. She notes that an additional $3,750,000 is needed to cover what Medicaid does not. Director Jacques Jiha doesn't provide a direct answer but commits to following up on the matter.
- Brewer highlights the need for $3,750,000 in additional funding for school-based mental health clinics
- She emphasizes the preventative role these clinics play in addressing mental health issues
- Jiha doesn't have immediate information on the request but commits to following up with Brewer's office
Gale A. Brewer
2:26:16
School based mental health clinics.
2:26:18
I know the speaker to her credit talked about this.
2:26:21
We need another 3,750,000.00 to cover what Medicaid does not.
2:26:26
And I have to say, as you do, that the school based mental health clinics are where the problems can be, dealt with before they end up on the street or end up at Rikers or any other issue.
2:26:37
So what's the status with support for school based mental health clinics in the schools?
Jacques Jiha
2:26:44
Again, we could we'll follow-up with you and your office on this.
2:26:51
And because as I said, if we don't have a request coming from the agencies, you know, we but I will follow-up with you.