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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 into substance abuse… I was out of hope.”

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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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