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Governor Hochul Announces Major Investments to Improve Psychiatric Support for Those in Crisis

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2022-04

Senator Samra Brouk said, "When it comes to mental health, New York State is facing a crisis, where many lives have been lost and many others hang in the balance. We can no longer ignore or incarcerate our way out of this crisis which is why I have championed proven, treatment-based solutions in the Senate like supportive housing, which ensures the treatment needs of our unhoused families are met and that treatment is accessible. After decades of closing inpatient beds even as the need for them has climbed, Governor Hochul's leadership is a welcome reversal, and I am encouraged by today's significant investments to improve psychiatric supports for those in crisis. As we continue to work on a state Budget that comprehensively addresses our families' needs, I hope to continue building on these investments together to address New Yorkers' unmet mental health care needs."

Assemblymember Aileen Gunther said, "I want to thank Governor Hochul for the tremendous investments she's making in mental health. We need this support now more than ever.
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The lack of support for mental healthcare in this state has led to a crisis. We've said it for years and I'm glad the state is finally stepping up to the plate to ensure supports and services are available."

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said, "We cannot turn a blind eye when our fellow New Yorkers are in crisis. We cannot continue to accept a system that forces our residents to seek shelter in our subways, left without any other place to turn. It will not continue in New York City. I'm grateful to Governor Hochul for her partnership as we lead with compassion, empathy, and support together. These investments in mental health will go towards those who need it most and help bring our unhoused New Yorkers home."

Council Member Linda Lee said, "Improving New York City's mental health care system must start with helping the most vulnerable among us receive treatment. I applaud the initiatives announced by Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams to increase funding for supportive and stable housing as well as treatments for New Yorkers desperately in need of mental health assistance. These investments will help get New Yorkers off the streets, into housing and treatment, and help improve the pipeline for practitioners who are so desperately needed in our City's streets."
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