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Creating more access programs for free therapy sessions. Allocating a portion of the programs budget towards outreach in lower income communities. Also having programs for adults and youth
This proposal has been accepted because:
Type of funding: Programs and services (non-capital)
Rough cost estimate: Between $500,000 and $2 million
Evaluation notes:
✅ This idea could be implemented without changing current policy or law.
✅ This idea is within the City's jurisdiction.
✅ This idea doesn't name a specific vendor.
✅ This idea would not incur costs indefinitely.
Justification: n/a
Other notes: n/a
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Funding to support BIPOC to get consistent therapy is severely limited. This should be targeted towards these communities. White supremacy and systematic racism contribute immensely to mental health problems. A fund like this could fill a critical gap. It should be accompanied by research and reporting about the needs being served, most effective approaches and strategies to create sustainable infrastructure to support these services.
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