MPA Committee Meeting 2026.04.01

The City of Binghamton's MPA Committee meeting on April 1, 2026, focused on the expansion and funding of mobile crisis mental health services in Broome County. The committee discussed a $100,000 allocation to support the mobile crisis service operated by the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier (MCAST). The service aims to provide co-response teams with law enforcement and community-based crisis intervention, including mobile response vans stationed in urban areas like downtown Binghamton. The contract for this initiative is set for five years, with an operational budget covering staffing, vehicles, and maintenance. Committee members emphasized collaboration with local police departments and other municipalities to ensure effective coverage and sustainability. The meeting also highlighted plans for a crisis stabilization center opening in the summer and ongoing efforts to secure additional funding and partnerships to expand services across the county.