Expanding Community Mental Health Support and Accessibility in NYC

Community Member 03/14/2025 09:54

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

City-Wide

Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Older Adults

Public Housing Residents

Justice Impacted People

People with Disabilities

Limited English Speakers

Immigrants/ Migrants

Veterans

LGBTQ+ People

Parents

Unhoused People

Low Income People

Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color

Describe the challenge you want to address:

The pervasive lack of accessible, equitable, and community-focused mental health services in New York City. This includes gaps in preventive care, crisis intervention, and long-term recovery supports, particularly for underserved communities and marginalized populations.

What is the solution to the challenge?

• Expanding Mental Health Clinics: Open or enhance community mental health centers with trained professionals to provide therapy, counseling, and peer support.
• Mental Health Education: Develop community-based education programs to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and teach coping strategies.
• Mobile Mental Health Services: Create or improve mobile units to bring mental health services to neighborhoods with limited access.
• Crisis Intervention Teams: Fund crisis teams equipped to handle mental health emergencies without reliance on law enforcement.
• Peer-Led Initiatives: Empower individuals with lived experience to lead mental health recovery programs and support groups.

Please provide your Zip Code

10704

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