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NY Governor Pledges $1 Billion To Filling Gaps In Mental Health System
Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed Tuesday a $1 billion, multiple-year mental health investment plan, in advance of her State of the State address. (Neber, 1/10)
The governor鈥檚 plan would compel state-licensed hospitals to reopen more than 800 inpatient psychiatric beds that disappeared during the pandemic, create 3,500 units of housing with supportive services and expand mental health services in schools, which have seen steep increases in children with psychological problems. (Ferr茅-Sadurn铆 and Newman, 1/10)
鈥淲e have underinvested in mental health care for so long and allowed the situation to become so dire, that it also has become a public safety crisis, as well,鈥 Hochul said to enthusiastic applause. 鈥淣ew Yorkers are anxious on the subways and in our streets when they see individuals who need help.鈥 (Khan and Hill, 1/10)
