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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.
The Health & Human Relations Committee meeting begins at 12:30p.m. at City Hall & online chicityclerk.com
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Today’s meeting focuses on the Mental Health System Expansion report, developed by the Treatment Not Trauma working group.
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
@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
The committee meeting is lead by Chairman Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (Ward 33) The report is introduced with a letter written by @RossanaFor33
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.
Key objectives from the report include: 1) Expanding mental health clinical services 2) Enhancing non-police crisis interventions 3) Educating communities about available mental health resources
These initiatives aim to build a resilient mental health system that meets Chicagoans' diverse needs.
With 40 actionable recommendations, the report sets a foundation for transformative change in Chicago's mental health landscape.
Mayor Johnson's @ChicagosMayor commitment to a safer & stronger Chicago underscores the importance of comprehensive mental health support for all residents.
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.