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7 ways cities are actively improving citizens’ mental health

WEBCities are also providing new forms of mental health resources to public servants, such as an app aimed at supporting first responders. Events or public features such as a …

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Kansas City, MO publicly displayed its Community Health …

WEBThe Kansas City Missouri Health Department used the mySidewalk Performance dashboard to display its 2020 Community Health Assessment (CHA). The CHA …

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Washoe County, NV now has 24/7 registered nurse health line

WEBAvailable 24 hours-per-day, 7 days-per-week Nurse Health Line REMSA’s Nurse Health Line is an Accredited Center of Excellence staffed with specially-trained registered …

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Coral Springs, FL supports employee health and recovery

WEBThe BHAP was first introduced to employees of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department. Program features like no-copay counseling and peer support helped …

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Amarillo, TX launched "Reset" a free wellness program available …

WEBThe City of Amarillo's Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Amarillo Public Health Department to launch "Reset" a wellness program available for residents of all …

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Contra Costa County, CA plans the launch of the A3 mental health

WEBContra Costa County Health Services is planning the launch of the "Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime" A3 pilot program to improve the handling of mental health emergencies. …

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Turlock, CA partners with Legacy Health Endowment on Person …

WEBThe Turlock City Council approved $200,000 for a one-year pilot with the community health organization. The Person-Centered Care Project reduces hospitalizations and nursing …

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Louisville, KY is asking residents to report and map tick

WEBThe Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW) created the "Spot a tick and share" program to map reported tick sightings. The program was created to …

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Mount Vernon, NY Police Department launches a new Wellness …

WEBThe Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) is launching an innovative new Wellness and Community Affairs Division to create diversionary initiatives and provide support to …

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Sequim, WA partnered with Sequim Health & Housing …

WEBThe city of Sequim hosted a Human Services Summit with 50 services providers from across the county to look for new ways to address community issues such as substance …

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St. Petersburg, FL launched the Community Assistance and Life …

WEBThe St. Petersburg City Council launched the Community Assistance and Life Liaison (CALL) program pilot to improve emergency response services for mental illness, …

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Chicago, IL expands its overdose prevention efforts with a Public

WEBFive vending machines provide free overdose prevention and hygiene kits at public locations. Every machine contains Narcan with items ranging from menstrual hygiene …

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Cincinnati, OH Police Department partnered with UC Health to …

WEBThe Cincinnati Police Department has partnered with a mobile crisis team from UC Health to launch Ohio's first telehealth mobile crisis response program. The program will allow …

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Milwaukee, WI addresses high infant mortality rates with

WEBCity health officials found Black infants were three times more likely to die before their first birthdays than white babies. The BOMB program recruits and trains 50 doulas to assist …

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Mount Alexander, VIC tests art and culture health remedies with

WEBThe project uses interactive experiences at two local pharmacies to prescribe artistic activities like painting and dancing. Council leaders and two artists who envisioned the …

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Port Huron, MI uses federal ARPA funding for expanded telehealth

WEBCity council members approved $148,000 for a year-long pilot of Talkspace subscriptions. Each subscription includes monthly video therapy and real-time messaging. This pilot …

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Columbus, OH redefines its approach to mental health crises with

WEBA social worker and a paramedic embedded with the 911 dispatch center evaluate calls for mental health situations. The Alternative Response team leads responses in non …

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB helps vulnerable …

WEBRichmond's partnership with Alcove delivers tablets to residents receiving council care or support. The Carephone allows for telehealth check-ins with general practitioners, …

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London Borough of Brent, GB caters local responses to pandemic …

WEBThe council recruited residents in Alperton and Church End to serve as Community Champions. Volunteers speak with ward residents and identify health inequities during …

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North Bergen, NJ successfully digitizes its Open Records Requests …

WEBThe North Bergen Clerk Department partnered with GovPilot to digitize its Open Records Requests (OPRA) processing, delivery, and filing processes. The digital system …

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