The Hummingbird model is a proven concept that can make a real difference in the crisis on our streets, and we need many more of them, District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said in a statement.
The new location will further use the Hummingbird model in its care, which includes referrals to primary care, transportation to medical appointments, one-on-one counseling services, discharge planning and employment opportunities.
Positive Resource Center/Baker Places worked with the city to operate the original facility at General Hospital. Brett Andrews, CEO of the organization, says that he s proud to build on the service further. We provide a proven, cost-effective alternative to emergency room care, he said. Our model enables people in crisis to de-escalate and stabilize in a safe, home-like environment, and then connect with additional services, if they choose to.
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Medford Legislative Delegation supports FY22 House Budget
Derek Keenan
The Medford legislative delegation joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on April 29, to pass its Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
This budget responsibly responds to the needs of residents and makes investments that set the state on a path toward economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded at $47,716 billion, the House’s FY22 budget continues its strong commitment to cities and towns, and includes significant investments in education, supportive services for vulnerable populations, and workforce and economic development, among other priorities.
“I m proud of my representative colleagues for coming together to pass this impressive budget unanimously, said Rep. Paul J. Donato, D-Medford. At a time when many in Massachusetts are struggling, this budget provides the resources they need in both the short-term and lays the foundation to support those needs for the years t
Mayor proposes street team to respond to wellness checks instead of police
This proposal is part the City’s effort to “implement alternatives to police responses to non-violent calls.”
One of the highest number of calls San Francisco police officers respond to are “well-being checks,” according to the city’s data close to 18,000 calls in 2019.
“The law enforcement officer would find out that they actually need medical care or they are experiencing a behavioral emergency,” said Lieutenant Jonathan Baxter with the San Francisco Fire department.
Monday, Mayor London Breed announced a proposal for a wellness response team that would work alongside the current street crisis response unit. This team will focus only on wellness checks.
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