Summary
The county will add a second licensed clinical therapist to its crisis response team working with Ithaca police, fully funded by City of Ithaca dollars plus money the county had already budgeted elsewhere. The goal is better responses to mental health 911 calls and fewer unnecessary jail bookings and hospitalizations.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
No net increase in county funding — $130,000 total position cost split between the city and repurposed county funds.
Residents experiencing behavioral health crises, plus police officers who get better-trained support.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting — August 25, 2026
The city's new non-police responder program is launching with county CJC support; a resident raised questions about dispatch, liability, and coordination with county systems.
Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee - Regular Meeting — March 9, 2026
The county will add a second licensed clinical therapist to its crisis response team working with Ithaca police, fully funded by City of Ithaca dollars plus money the county had already budgeted elsewhere. The goal is better responses to mental health 911 calls and fewer unnecessary jail bookings and hospitalizations.
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