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Youth Alternatives reports sharp rise in suicidal and homicidal assessments; requests $539,382 for FY2026
Summary
Jay Sullivan, director of Youth Alternatives, told the council the department saw a sharp year-over-year rise in behavioral-health assessments for youth and is requesting a $539,382 FY2026 budget; the program is awaiting word on $368,000 in AmeriCorps funding and plans a $7,800 ropes-course repair.
Jay Sullivan, director of Youth Alternatives, presented the department's FY2026 budget request and described a large increase in demand for crisis assessments and counseling services among local youth.
"We provided services to 43 youth and families this past year" in court services, and the department completed substantially more crisis assessments in 2024 than in 2023, Sullivan said.
Data and services:
- FY2026 requested general fund budget: $539,382, an increase of $22,387 over FY2025, primarily driven by the employee compensation study and insurance cost increases. - Crisis assessments: Youth…
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