Mayor Eric Adams announced significant investments in NYCHA, supportive housing, and tenant protections ahead of his Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget. At a press conference, Adams highlighted the importance of new involuntary commitment laws aimed at assisting mentally ill individuals who are homeless. His administration has focused on this issue since 2022, coinciding with the recent New York State budget agreement that emphasizes changes in mental health treatment and public safety. The budget includes reforms that clarify criteria for involuntary commitment, addressing previous ambiguities that hindered effective intervention by clinicians.
Adams emphasized, 'We can not continue to ignore them, and we are not.' This reflects his commitment to provide support for mentally ill individuals in urban settings.
He stated, 'Our clinicians have told us that the law previously was unclear on who they could transport to hospitals for evaluation,' showcasing the challenges in mental health services.
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