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Mental health teams + 211 in person workers
Mental health teams + 211 in person workers + 1 social worker present when there is an arrest or 911 call.
More social workers + mental health trainers and de-escalators in community.
When 911 call is made a de-escalator needs to be present.
This proposal is being evaluated
Type of funding: Programs and services (non-capital)
Rough cost estimate: Between $2 million and $7.2 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 incur costs indefinitely.
Justification: This request will be fulfilled by the ongoing Dual Dispatch project CSCC is rolling out in Fall 2023. Program costs are determined by the size of the program.
Other notes: CSCC already has a program to address this need starting in Fall 2023.
Thank you for sharing your idea. This idea and its evaluation have been forwarded to the budget delegates. They will use this information to group together similar ideas, narrow down options based on community needs, and develop fully detailed proposals for you and your community to vote on in October 2023.
Related meetings:
$27 Million Dollar Cookout
The Seattle community has a long legacy of advocating to get our needs met. Be a part of that legacy as we officially begin collecting ideas on how to spend $27 million dollars of the cities budget through our current Participatory Budgeting Process. The event will include live Dj sets all day from Toya B and Vitamin D, a special youth step team performance, an open mic, and FREE FOOD from Ezelles’ Fried Chicken, Lil Red’s Catering , Winnie’s Cafe and Deli, and The Greedy Vegan.
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