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File #: 213131    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 2/22/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/24/2022 Final action: 4/14/2022
Enactment date: 2/24/2022 Enactment #: 213131
Title: That the FY 2023 budget include funding to establish a program to divert emergency calls for non-violent situations involving mental health and substance abuse to social workers and health providers.
Sponsors: Judy PinedaNeufeld

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That the FY 2023 budget include funding to establish a program to divert emergency calls for non-violent situations involving mental health and substance abuse to social workers and health providers.

 

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That the FY-23 budget include funding to establishing a program to divert emergency calls for non-violent situations involving mental health and substance abuse to social workers and health providers who are better able to handle them.