San Jose officials are conflicted about funding the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST), a non-police initiative designed to address mental health crises. While the city has allocated $450,000 for the program's expansion, many residents remain unaware of its availability. Mayor Matt Mahan raises concerns about sustainability and expresses doubts about adequately resourcing the program. Advocates criticize the city for undermining TRUST by not fully supporting it. With a January survey revealing public ignorance about non-police mental health responses, the future of TRUST is uncertain as San Jose navigates funding and implementation challenges.
The city is concerned about funding a non-police response program for mental health emergencies, indicating skepticism about its future and efficacy.
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