Partnership for the Public Good

Decriminalizing Behavioral Health: A WNY Coalition to Separate Mental Health and Substance Use Response from the Punitive Justice System

Young people with mental health challenges and substance use disorders often end up in the punitive justice system, with increased contacts with police and increased rates of arrest that negatively impact their well-being and opportunities. This coalition will work to reverse this trend, bringing healthcare and civilian response models to WNY.

CATEGORY: Community Change
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY
AMOUNT: $200,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2021
WEBSITE: https://ppgbuffalo.org/

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


GetSET Helps Strong Nonprofits Build Adaptability and Sustainability

After receiving an invitation to join the new GetSET program, Lori Russell, executive director of Aspire Developmental Services, a nonprofit that promotes positive developmental outcomes and educational opportunities for families with young children, was not sure what to expect. Unfamiliar with the initiative designed to strengthen organizations to better meet their mission and thereby attract … Continued