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It’s 2026. Why Are Peers Not Front and Center in Our Mental Health Crisis Response System in NYC?
The movement toward non-police-based responses to mental health crises in our city has taken on many shapes and sizes. For years, efforts were made to train NYPD rookies, sergeants, and captains on appropriate crisis intervention techniques. Over three days of intensive training at the police...
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Expanding Permanent Supportive Housing is Essential to Robust Social Safety Net
The current housing climate leaves millions of Americans at risk of housing instability or homelessness – and it is those who are living with mental and physical health challenges that are the most vulnerable. As communities battle the ever-escalating “cost-of-living” and a rising economic...
