Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $638,713.00 with an end date of 7-31-2027 to provide co-response outreach and crisis intervention/de-escalation, respond to 311 calls, facilitate appropriate and necessary linkage to behavioral health services/care, treatment support for persons with behavioral health challenges, including mental health and substance misuse issues and related disorders, related operational costs and resources for client support, citywide (ENVHL-202581914).

The City Council is set to approve a grant agreement with the Caring for Denver Foundation for $638,713.00, effective from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027. This funding will support the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) Substance Use Navigation (SUN) Program by hiring two full-time clinical navigators. These navigators will provide co-response outreach with the Denver Police Department's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), conduct behavioral health assessments, facilitate linkage to care, and offer client support services citywide, including crisis intervention and de-escalation for individuals with mental health and substance misuse challenges.

This agreement will enhance behavioral health crisis response and support services for residents experiencing mental health or substance misuse issues, with services provided citywide.

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