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State Providing $102M to Help NYers with Mental Illnesses

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Over $100 million is coming to aid New Yorkers with serious mental illnesses.

“New Yorkers struggling with serious mental illness deserve care, treatment and support,” Governor Hochul said. “The mental health crisis is the defining challenge of our time, and New York will deploy every resource at our disposal to address this crisis.”

Governor Kathy announced on Thursday that $92 million will go to develop 26 Critical Time Intervention (CTI) teams. These teams assist those living with mental illness through continued support and care coordination. Under her plan, ten new CTI teams will be established for Upstate counties, five for New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island, and 11 for rural areas across the state.

Up to $10 million will go to develop two additional Safe Options Support (SOS) teams to focus on youth and young adults in New York City.

Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “Some individuals living with mental illness may for a period of time need intensive community supports to help them on their road to recovery. By creating Critical Time Intervention teams and expanding the Safe Options Support program, we can provide assistance, work with individuals and families to access the services they need and enable them to thrive in their communities. Through these initiatives, Governor Hochul is fulfilling her commitment to ensure all New Yorkers have access to quality affordable mental health care.”

 

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