[remote or in person] Committee on Health and Human Relations

Chicago City Council
Health
Politics

Monday, July 22, 2024
12:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. CDT

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121 N LaSalle St Chicago, IL 60602 (Directions)

City Hall, 2nd floor, Council Chambers

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Edited and summarized by the Chicago - IL Documenters Team

Live reporting by Jennifer Lenz

The Committee on Health and Human Relations shared their presentation the Mental Health System Expansion (MHSE) Report. The key objectives outlined in the report are: expanding mental health clinical services enhancing non-police crisis interventions and educating communities.

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Hey Chicago! I’ll be live-tweeting today's City Council Committee on Health and Human Relations meeting for #CHIdocumenters @CHIdocumenters @city_bureau

12:28 PM Jul 22, 2024 CDT

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The Health & Human Relations Committee meeting begins at 12:30p.m.
at City Hall & online
chicityclerk.com
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Today's agenda:
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Today’s meeting focuses on the Mental Health System Expansion report, developed by the Treatment Not Trauma working group.
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Last fall, Mayor Johnson @Brandon4Chicago & Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez @RossanaFor33 co-sponsored legislation establishing the MHSE Working Group. It aims to realize the Treatment Not Trauma vision with a funded public care system & citywide crisis response. #MentalHealth
Jen Lenz @JenLenz 6/17
@Brandon4Chicago @RossanaFor33 The MHSE Working Group in Chicago integrates mental health programs across city departments, aligns funding priorities, & strategizes on capital plans. Goals: to enhance mental health services through collaborative efforts, ensuring a seamless continuum of care for all Chicagoans
Jen Lenz @JenLenz 8/17
The committee meeting is lead by Chairman Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (Ward 33) The report is introduced with a letter written by @RossanaFor33
Jen Lenz @JenLenz 9/17
The public comment session turned up a lil heat & several commenters were removed bc they refused to give the other speakers their alloted time & space. As a witness to this heated ordeal, I think Chairman Rodriguez-Sanchez made the right call.
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Key objectives from the report include:
Expanding mental health clinical services
Enhancing non-police crisis interventions
Educating communities about available mental health resources
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These initiatives aim to build a resilient mental health system that meets Chicagoans' diverse needs.
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With 40 actionable recommendations, the report sets a foundation for transformative change in Chicago's mental health landscape.
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The full report can be viewed here:
chicago.gov/city/en/sites/…
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Mayor Johnson's @ChicagosMayor commitment to a safer & stronger Chicago underscores the importance of comprehensive mental health support for all residents.
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Meeting adjourned at 2:36p.m. This concludes the City Council Committee on Health and Human Relations meeting. The next committee meeting hasn’t been announced yet TBD.
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