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Reuniting families: How a one-of-a-kind residence helps parents with mental health challenges reunify with their children

August 1, 2024

Jessica has a history of mental health challenges that led to psychiatric hospitalization. As a result, her young son was removed from her care and placed in foster care.

Jessica is not alone. Too many parents in New York City are separated from the children they love because of a mental health challenge.

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About Institute for Community Living

It is Institute for Community Living’s (ICL) mission to help New Yorkers with behavioral health challenges live healthy and fulfilling lives by providing comprehensive housing, health care, and recovery services. We take a trauma-informed approach—meeting the people we serve wherever they are, working together to support them in achieving their goals.

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2024 Anthem Whole Health Heroes Awards, Emily Kingman

The Institute for Community Living, a nonprofit behavioral health organization, supports 13,000 people annually with 140 community-based programs, serving clients with serious mental illnesses, homelessness

October 22, 2024

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On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Institute for Community Living, in collaboration with Grubhub, New York City Council Member Julie Won and O’Neill’s Restaurant, hosted a special meal distribution event for veterans at the Borden Avenue Veterans Residence

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October 22, 2024

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Grubhub donates 400 meals to veterans at Long Island City shelter

Food delivery platform Grubhub has teamed up with non-profit Institute for Community Living (ICL), Council Member Julie Won and Maspeth-based pub O’Neill’s to provide 400 meals for veterans at a

October 22, 2024