Luz Rivas: “I am proud to deliver over $2 million in Federal funding to the city of Los Angeles' Crisis and Incident Response…”

“I am proud to deliver over $2 million in Federal funding to the city of Los Angeles' Crisis and Incident Response through Community-Led Engagement program, or CIRCLE. CIRCLE is a 24/7 unarmed response program that sends a team of mental health professionals and individuals to address nonurgent LAPD calls relating to the homeless population. Through the use of this Federal funding, CIRCLE will now expand to more communities in my district, including North Hollywood and Sun Valley. By meeting people where they are, CIRCLE helps prevent crises from escalating and connects individuals with the service and long-term support that they need. The safety and prosperity of communities in the San Fernando Valley are among my most critical priorities. I am working with stakeholders and leaders across my district to ensure that all people feel safe and welcome in my district. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to bring these resources that will improve mental health and address substance abuse within the homeless population.”