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Agency Testimony

CHS reports high mental health and substance use needs among women in custody

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 0:12:11 · 31 sec

Farias says women are about 8% of CHS patients, with 82% enrolled in mental health services, 47% diagnosed with serious mental illness, and 34% with opioid use disorder. She notes 52 pregnant individuals were in CHS care last calendar year.

Nancy Farias

Women comprise about 8% of our patient population and have significant clinical and social medical needs.

Nancy Farias

Based on September 2026 data, 82% of the women in our care were enrolled in the mental health service.

Nancy Farias

47% of women were diagnosed with serious mental illness and 34% of women had an opioid use disorder.

Nancy Farias

We recognize the tremendous responsibility and opportunity we have to provide high-quality health services, including perinatal.