Chicago Rolls Out $16.2 Million Street Squad To Tackle Mental Health Crisis – Hoodline

The plan shifts care into schools, transit hubs, community centers, and other nonclinical spaces while sending teams directly to residents who live outside traditional care networks. The dollars come from a mix of corporate contributions, state opioid settlement funds, and Ryan White Part A money that typically supports HIV care, and the rollout is expected to involve dozens of community and health partners.