Chelsea School District Superintendent Mike Kapolka and CEO of 5 Healthy Towns Steve Petty provided an update on the progress of adding a new community mental health resource during the Chelsea City Council meeting on April 1, 2024. The presentation was given by the Roundtable Group, which has been meeting regularly to discuss the structure and management of the new resource.
Kapolka shared that they are determining where it should be administratively housed and the geographic scope of the services it will provide. Although final decisions have not been made, they are close, with the service area expected to mirror the Chelsea School District boundaries.
The purpose of the new position is to complement the existing network of community mental health resources, such as social workers and psychologists at schools, Chelsea Hospital, CPD, and other local agencies. The collaborative efforts between these resources will ensure continuity of care for those in the community who benefit from the support.
Mayor Jane Pacheco, a member of the Roundtable Group, shared a significant update on the progress. She highlighted the involvement of Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, which not only offered financial support but also volunteered to act as the clinical management supervisor for the new position.
Kapolka emphasized that
