"Uniting Mentally Ill New Yorkers Through Street Teams and Clubhouses"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled a plan to address mental health issues in the city, with a focus on providing more resources to those in need. The plan, which was announced on Tuesday, includes a $1 billion investment in mental health services over the next four years.

The plan includes the creation of a new Mental Health Department, which will be responsible for coordinating mental health services across the city. It will also create a new Mental Health Crisis Response System, which will provide 24/7 access to mental health professionals. Additionally, the plan will expand access to mental health services in schools, increase funding for mental health research, and create a new Mental Health Advisory Board.

Adams said the plan is part of his commitment to making mental health a priority in the city. “We must ensure that everyone in our city has access to the mental health services they need,” he said. “This plan is a major step forward in that effort.”

The plan has been praised by mental health advocates, who say it is a much-needed investment in mental health services. “This plan is a major step forward in addressing the mental health crisis in our city,” said Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, president of the American Psychiatric Association. “It will provide much-needed resources to those in need and will help ensure that everyone in our city has access to the mental health services they need.”