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CityCouncil | 2019-04-16 | 14 | approach since the budget increase cannot be sustained. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the School District and the City could approach the County to find a way to work differently, to which Ms. Zazo responded in the affirmative; stated County Mental Health can get other grants; mental illness needs to be treated across the County; services need to be shared in a better way. Councilmember Vella inquired how Alameda compares to other communities. Ms. Zazo responded most other districts have not done an intense needs assessment; stated California Healthy Kids surveys have shown an increase; anecdotally, everyone is seeing an increase in suicidal ideation; new legislation requires every school district to have a plan for suicide prevention, which includes improved tracking. In response to Councilmember Vella's inquiry about students on waitlists and referrals, Ms. Zazo outlined the District using Alameda Family Services to cross services; stated a non-Medical student on a waitlist could be helped by Alameda Family Services. Councilmember Vella inquired how long is the waitlist. Ms. Zazo responded there is a need for stigma reduction; stated Alameda Family Service will see a student who needs immediate support; discussed insurance; noted families worry getting help will be linked to college admission. In response to Councilmember Vella's inquiry regarding cultural sensitivity, Ms. Zazo outlined the three year professional development cycle for teachers. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed the Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth and Families; stated it is important to de-stigmatize seeking help for mental health issues; that she would like to suggest Council direct staff to work with the Collaborative and help with the awareness campaign; there are ways the City can pitch in; outlined the next steps being taken to develop the awareness campaign. Councilmember Vella stated that she supports the recommendation discussed getting information out through Recreation and Parks, including the guide. Councilmember Daysog discussed the student survey responses; stated that he is very supportive of the City doing whatever it can to help to lower the numbers. Councilmember Oddie stated he would be open to hearing any opportunities if there are ways the City can be helpful, including any legal ways it could help with funding. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the more the City can engage the County in developing messaging, the better; every school district should not develop its own campaign. Ms. Zazo noted that she would be doing a training for Recreation and Parks staff. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 April 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-16.pdf |