Dr. Hunter McQuistion is the new medical director for psychiatry education and special initiatives at The Institute for Community Living
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Three new Staten Island homeless shelters appear to be on the verge of opening
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A trio of Staten Island homeless shelters are seemingly on the verge of opening, but it’s unclear when they will officially start operation. Click here to read the full article
Op-Ed | New York State must do more to help those with developmental and mental health challenges
I have always been my son Devon’s number-one advocate. That role became increasingly important when he was diagnosed with autism while in preschool and then with schizophrenia when he was in high school. Getting him the services he needed was an endless challenge filled with heartbreaking moments. It shouldn’t have been this hard. We need […]
Institute for Community Living Celebrates the Holidays With Clients
On Tuesday, December 19th, the Institute for Community Living (ICL), a nonprofit that helps New Yorkers with behavioral health challenges, hosted a holiday party for dozens of clients at their East New York Health Hub in Brooklyn. Click here to read the full article
Three new Staten Island homeless shelters appear to be on the verge of opening
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A trio of Staten Island homeless shelters are seemingly on the verge of opening, but it’s unclear when they will officially start operation. Click here to read the full article
Helping Homeless People Who Are Mentally Ill
The breakdowns in the social safety net for people living with mental illness are indeed an urgent problem, but those breakdowns affect all people living with mental illness, not just those without homes. Click here to read the full article
Progress is slow on NYC mental health crisis a year after Adams roadmap
A year after Mayor Eric Adams unveiled his strategy to address serious mental illness, signs of meaningful progress remain scarce. Click here to read the full article
New pilot tackles city’s long waitlist for mental health programs
New York City has quite a number of tools in its toolbox to address severe mental illness, but supply rarely meets demand. That has been an ongoing issue with two of the city’s most popular community-based programs, a statewide model called Assertive Community Treatment and a city-launched initiative called intensive mobile treatment. Click here to read the […]
In New York City, Housing Silos Prevent Reunification
In New York City, which rightfully prides itself on compassion and resilience, there are parents who are trying to rebuild lives with their families but are caught in the crosscurrents of temporary housing, mental health challenges, and the foster care system. Click here to read the full article
Helmsley Trust awards $2.3 million to Institute for Community Living
The Institute for Community Living (ICL) in New York City has announced the launch of a three-year, $2.3 million pilot funded by the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to address gaps in support for people who experience serious behavioral health challenges and housing insecurity. Click here to read the full article
