Cultivating Sensory-Friendly Health Care Environments for Autistic Patients
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and limited or repetitive behaviors. Individuals with ASD might also experience sensory sensitivities, such as heightened responses to lights, sounds, textures, and other environmental stimuli. Click here to read the full article
NYC Health + Hospitals helps homeless patients with medical respite program
It offers patients experiencing homelessness a place to stay for up to 90 days while accessing expanded medical services that are not available in shelter, as part of its Housing for Health initiative. Click here to read the full article
Caribbean Life Impact Awards: Celebrating excellence and community spirit
Over three dozen distinguished honorees were feted Wednesday night as Caribbean Life hosted its annual Caribbean Impact Awards. Click here to read the full article
Institute for Community Living Provides a New Path to Permanent Housing in 30 Day
As New York City’s homelessness crisis persists, the non-profit Institute for Community Living has launched a first-of-its-kind program to provide a new path to permanent housing for people with histories of homelessness. Click here to read the full article
New York city’s public hospital serve about 50000 un House patients each year and after their release.
They can always get the after care they need in shelters or on the Street. As a result some end up staying in the hospital. Click here to read the full article
Exclusive look at unique approach to help people experiencing homelessness in Coney Island
NEW YORK — A first-of-its-kind program in Coney Island is helping people who are experiencing homelessness. Jenny Medina, a mom of three, recently faced the biggest challenge of her life. “Because of my mental health, I kind of lost my job and I had no support system,” she told CBS New York’s Hannah Kliger. “So I turned […]
The Institute for Community Living announced Jessica Bittner as its new chief people office
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Jessica Bittner has been announced as chief people officer at The Institute for Community Living
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116 deeply affordable homes coming to city-owned Prospect Heights site
A project that will bring affordable apartments and a community garden to Prospect Heights is underway. The city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) last week selected Apex Building Group and Bridge Street Development Corporation to convert a 17,000-square-foot HPD satellite office at 516 Bergen Street into a 116-unit affordable housing development known as “Bergen Green.” […]
The Institute for Community Living announced Dr. Hunter McQuistion as the new medical director for psychiatry education and special initiatives
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