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Avatar: Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY - Organization Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY - Organization 11/17/2025 16:56
Idea Submission for The People's Money:
An additional mental health hotline for people in a crisis, with a team of mental health providers on stand by that can work with the police as well.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
The lack of NYPD trained for mental health emergencies, treating those in a mental health crisis as criminals rather than helping them.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Immigrants / Migrants
Veterans
Unhoused People
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