HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-2016 ARC-CHC Correspondence - Item 1 (Amanzio CHC)1
Christian, Kevin
From:Janet Amanzio <janet.amanzio@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, September 17, 2016 9:25 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:CHC communication
I am writing in support of Transitions‐MHA's Bishop Street Studios Project being presented at your next meeting on
9/19/16.
My professional career was mostly spent working for County Behavioral Health Services and I can attest to the need for
very, very affordable and supported housing for clients of that agency. It is very difficult for an individual to manage, or
an agency to treat a person with serious mental health issues without secure, stable and affordable housing.
Mental health professionals began to realize the need for housing for clients in the late 1970's. This County helped
create Transitions in 1979 as a non‐profit organization to manage the housing that the County supported then and now.
This project is a wonderful opportunity to continue to expand affordable and safe housing for our local clients.
Transitions‐MHA will provide on‐site staff and case management and nearby Behavioral Health Services will provide
treatment for the tenants which should alleviate any concerns of neighboring residents.
At the same time, an iconic building will be made safe and usable and remain a part of City/County history.
Thank you for your consideration,
Janet Amanzio RN, MA
Retired ‐ Behavioral Health DivisionManager, Adult Services
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Meeting: ARC/CHC 09-19-2016
Item: 1