BoA Health & Human Services 5/28/2026

The Board of Alders Health and Human Services Committee of New Haven convened on May 28, 2026, to discuss and approve funding and contracts related to emergency housing and mental health crisis response programs. Key procurement actions included authorizing a contract with Continuum of Care for the operation of the Elm City Compass crisis response team and emergency housing program, with a contract value of $670,000 for fiscal year 2027, amended from an initial $1.5 million. The Compass program provides coordinated mental health and substance use crisis intervention, working closely with police and emergency services to reduce arrests and hospitalizations. The emergency housing program offers 24/7 stabilization and support services for approximately 100 beds, focusing on dignity and long-term housing solutions. The committee emphasized the importance of continued funding for these programs to address homelessness and crisis intervention effectively, with motions passed to discharge and approve the contracts contingent on funding availability.