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Sabina Saleh, VP of Behavioral Health at Project Renewal, testified about their Support and Connection Center (SCC) and its role in mental health crisis response in NYC. She emphasized the need for expanding such programs and improving the B-HEARD program.
- The SCC offers stabilization and treatment for adults in mental health or substance use crises, serving as an alternative to arrest or ER visits.
- Project Renewal supports expanding B-HEARD to all boroughs and precincts, with proper training for personnel and 911 dispatchers.
- Saleh expressed support for Intro 1019, which would require additional reporting on mental health calls to improve transparency and call categorization.
