Mayor Adams tackles city's mental health crisis with new response teams, communication systems

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MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS: Mayor Eric Adams announced new plans for what he says is an ongoing mental illness crisis in NewYorkCity. MORE:

Adams' plan focuses on addressing those left untreated and unsheltered in city streets and subways. His vision includes an immediate directive being issued to city agencies and contractors involved in evaluating and providing care to those in a psychiatric crisis so that more of those in need of help can receive it.

In addition, the mayor announced the deployment of new clinical co-response teams to New York City subways. They are training in partnership with the state for all first responders and will help respond to those experiencing mental health issues The city is also developing a tele-consult line to provide officers with direct access to clinicians to develop a compassionate response for those suffering with untreated serious mental illness, according to the mayor.

 

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WC Biaggi4NY opposed a rehab center for mental health in her district. Thousands are dead because of her greed. SenatorBiaggi has blood on her hands

He woke up?

Thank you! 🙏🏾

NJ Buy some Steam Ship Authority tickets for Peter Pan charter bus crossings to Martha’s Vineyard.

LI Well it starts at the top NYCMayor

LI Diblasio and his wife spent $1.2 Billion on mental health. Where’s the money and what did it accomplish?

HV Mental Health Crisis is believing the BS that comes out of his mouth.

MAGA’s: “Its not guns it’s mental health” *government releases mental health plans* “This is ridiculous! Mental health care won’t help anything” 🤦🏻‍♀️

NJ You should worry about crime in your city first.

CT Meanwhile I just got a BS tax bill right before the holidays thanks NewYork

WC ericadamsfornyc is Exhibit A

He's going to cure liberalism? Good for him.

NJ You mean all his voters? Seems about right

LI Bring back mental asylums

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