Thea Agnew-Bemben
35:52 - 36:38
“the reason that Willow Commons has the operating model that it does, like Director Rasch was saying, is that we didn't have operating funds to add another 32 transitional living units to our inventory. But when we operate them using a behavioral health treatment provider, beyond that startup cost, they are covering the cost because they are billing for their services.”
- Speaker
- Thea Agnew-Bemben
- Timestamp
- 35:52 – 36:38
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Anchorage
- Captured at
- October 21, 2026
From the transcript
So the reason that Willow Commons has the operating model that it does, like Director Rasch was saying, is that we didn't have operating funds to add another 32 transitional living units to our inventory. But when we operate them using a behavioral health treatment provider, beyond that startup cost, they are covering the cost because they are billing for their services. And then that is what covers the staffing and the, you know, all the things. That said, they have to be— the people staying there are participating in treatment, so that it's not the same as I think what people mean when they say sanctioned camping, which I think what they mean is anyone can be there. I guess I'm— that's unclear to me.
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