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Working Group: Mental Health/Addiction
Key Issue: Availability of sufficient, high-quality mental health and addiction services is extremely limited in trusted community settings for people of color and low-income people.
Recommendation: Practices: Develop Community Behavioral Health Advocates (CBHA), a program employing local residents who are trained and certified to assist people with advocacy; offer help to connect with and navigate behavioral 170 Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County. “Racism is a Public Health Crisis.” https://www.mharochester.org/mha-acknowledges-racism-as-a-public-health-crisis/ 183 health services; identify distressed persons who need services before emergencies occur; and provide low-complexity therapeutic interventions, as appropriate.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Human Services - Mental Health 3+ years
County Public Health 3+ years
County Public Safety - Central Police Services 1-3 years

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