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ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County Ohio - Pilot Care Response Program Holds First Community Meeting 11 January 2024 ( news )
ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County , state Ohio ( By Press Release office)
Jan 11,2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16 , 2024
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Beth Zietlow - DeJesus , ADAMHS Board
dejesus@adamhscc . org
216 - 551 - 0406
Richard Stewart , Cleveland Department of Public Health
RStewart@clevelandohio . gov
216 - 664 - 6726
Pilot Care Response Program Holds First Community Meeting
' Innovative Care Response ' Pilot Program aims to help Transform Mental Health Crisis Response
Cleveland , OH– 2/16/24 – Yesterday evening marked the first of several community meetings to share information and gather community input about a pioneering
Care Response pilot program that will launch in the 44105 and 44102 zip codes later in 2024 . The innovative Care Response pilot program is designed to broaden the spectrum of crisis care with a focus on compassion and health by having mental health professionals and peer supporters respond to calls for individuals having a mental health or addiction crisis rather than the police . This collaborative endeavor , spearheaded by the
Alcohol , Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services ( ADAMHS ) Board of Cuyahoga Countyand the
Cleveland Department of Public Health
, urges Cleveland residents to actively engage in shaping this essential program .
During the gathering at Miles Elementary , the Care Response program was unveiled , highlighting the deployment of specialized , unarmed teams comprising a licensed mental health professional and a peer support specialist . These teams are tasked with addressing mental health and addiction crises instead of the police . This innovative approach departs from conventional police - led responses , prioritizing tailored and compassionate care for adults in distress , particularly when public safety isn ' t jeopardized .
The meeting last night , February 15 , provided an opportunity for residents to share their experiences and feedback as the program is developed , ensuring it meets the individual needs and priorities of Cleveland ' s communities .
"In launching this groundbreaking initiative , we recognize that the heart of its success is the community’s buy - in and utilization , "said
Scott Osiecki
, CEO of the ADAMHS Board .
"This pilot represents more than a new program; it is a vow to our community to deliver services with empathy , effectiveness , and a keen sensitivity to the unique needs of our residents . ”
Dr . David Margolius
, Director of the Cleveland Department of Public Health , echoed this sentiment . "The collaboration ahead is about transforming our approach to care for individuals in crisis . We invite the community to join us , share their voices , and help evolve a mental health crisis response system that reflects the needs , values , and aspirations of Cleveland ' s residents . ”
The City of Cleveland Department of Public Health and ADAMHS Board are committed to engaging the community in the development of the Care Response pilot program . Additional community meetings are scheduled in the coming months for members of the community in the 44105 and 44102 zip codes , with details below:
Thursday , February 22nd
Location:
Zoom
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Tuesday , February 27th
Location: Fulton Branch Library , 3545 Fulton Rd , Cleveland
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Thursday , March 7th
Location:
Zoom
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Tuesday , March 26th
Location: Stella Walsh Recreation Center , 7345 Broadway Ave , Cleveland , 44105
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Thursday , March 28th
Location: Michael Zone Rec Center , 6301 Lorain Ave , Cleveland , 44102
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
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