Blistering state audit finds New York City's homeless services are failing people with mental illness

Thursday, the comptroller's office released a 41-page report showing it believes the New York City Department of Homeless Services has been falling short in meeting the needs of those who suffer with mental health issues.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said the city's homeless shelter system is missing the mark when it comes to properly taking care of the mentally ill. The report shows placement in a specialized facility may lower the risk to those inside and outside the shelter system. Auditors found instances where people were assessed and placed in shelters that did not match the information documented by caseworkers, and there were extensive delays in placement into a shelter - nearly a month in some cases.

The scathing report comes as first responders and outreach workers are being directed by the mayor to transport people experiencing a mental health crisis on the streets or subways to a hospital if they are a danger to themselves or unable to meet their basic needs."The problem is this plan doesn't lay out the help. It focuses a lot on the involuntary removal and so we have to get some additional questions answered," said New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

elijahwestbrook I wonder how much money to took to produce that report? Pretty sure we already know it’s broken, scrap it and start over! Elijah, thanks for reporting on this issue. Please msg me, may have a story.

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