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. 

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

PEN America marked Banned Books Week by encouraging New Yorkers to participate in events promoting the freedom to read and advocating against book banning and

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced significant progress in the state’s $1 billion mental health care initiative, with developments outpacing original timelines. Nearly 200 formerly

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday provided an update on the state’s $1 billion investment in mental health care, saying it’s moving well ahead of schedule.

State-Funded ‘Safe Options Support’ Teams Have Connected Nearly 200 Formerly Homeless Individuals with Permanent Housing, Mental Health Support Nearly 100 State-Operated Inpatient Psychiatric Beds Now

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday provided an update on the state’s $1 billion investment in mental health care, saying it’s moving well ahead of schedule.

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Nonprofit organizations by definition aren’t in the business of making money, but many of them deliver an outstanding return on investment. Nonprofits carry out critical

Amalia Montanez was separated from her daughter when homelessness forced her into New York City’s shelter system. Her daughter, at the same time, was placed

New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has selected a trio of companies to convert an existing parking lot into a low-income housing

Department of Housing Preservation and Development selects minority and women-owned business teams to convert a parking lot into housing for low-income, homeless seniors. Click here

A year ago, Yumedys Gonzalez was one of the more than 22,000 New Yorkers living in a shelter. And like so many, she clung to

The National Alliance to End Homelessness reported that the number of chronically homeless individuals reached record highs in 2022. There are also nearly 60 million Americans living

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development on Tuesday announced plans to partner with three companies, one of which is minority-led and the other helmed

A new report by the Institute for Community Living sounds the alarm on an issue within the foster care system. It says parents living in

New York, NY – The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced today the selection of Jobe Development, Corp. (JDC), Mega Group Development

May 12, 2023 By CEO Jody Rudin.   This Mother’s Day, M (we are protecting her identity) will be celebrating with her daughter.  It wasn’t

May 3, 2023 Half a year with the street counselors who dispense free sneakers, monthly injections and gentle encouragement to some of the city’s most

April 25, 2023 The Center takes an integrated approach to substance use disorder treatment, offering a wide range of recovery and harm reduction services in

April 18, 2023 Written by Mindy Liss, Vice President for Communications While the reasons for stigma around mental illness are complex and vary by community

April 13, 2023 CEO Jody Rudin answers the biggest questions on the state of mental health care in New York City with Crain’s New York

March 2, 2023 In his latest plan to help people with severe mental illness, Mayor Eric Adams says the city will focus on sending more

February 2, 2023 “Governor Hochul’s plan invests in the right places, along the continuum of evidence-based programs, from prevention to permanency, ” – Jody Rudin

February 2, 2023 “This is a transformational plan that really has the potential to take us from a fragmented system of care to an integrated

January 18, 2023 A Brooklyn based nonprofit offers one-stop support to thousands of New Yorkers who are homeless or in danger of living on the

January 4, 2023 The Institute for Community Living plans to use the funds to renovate the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens, which focuses

  December 9, 2022     Jody Rudin, President and CEO of Institute for Community Living, talks with Brian Lehrer about how to help young

November 30, 2022 Many New Yorkers agree that the city must do more to help people with severe mental illness who can be seen wandering

November 09, 2022 by Jody Rudin, CEO, Institute for Community Living (ICL) Every Veterans Day, we honor the individuals of the United States armed forces

September 02, 2022 by Dr. Victoria Pham Very often patients with serious issues such as active hallucinations, self-harm behavior, severe depression, and suicidality wait for days

August 23, 2022 Under the direction of Pham, the Institute for Community Living provides mental health support, substance use treatments, intellectual disability accommoda­tion services and

 Jose Cotto, LCSW April 19, 2022 Defining recovery is all-encompassing. It may be recovery from mental illness, substance use, trauma, losses and, as we’ve recently

Edwin Rosario | Jose Cotto, LCSW July 14, 2022 Sharing a lived experience may be the single most important tool we have to address the

June 20, 2022 Jody Rudin oversees one of New York’s largest mental and behavioral health services and housing organizations. At the Institute for Community Living,

May 9, 2022 Nevins Street Apartments Adds 129 Affordable and Supportive Homes to Downtown Brooklyn with 6,000 Square Feet of Retail Space 78 Apartments Reserved

April 11, 2022 Watch the full video here Behind this huge desk at the nonprofit Institute for Community Living’s supportive housing residence sits a power

March 7, 2022 ‘Historically, city agencies have been too siloed and funding for programs too disparate to create meaningful improvements to people’s health. I believe

October 16th, 2021Mandates have prompted a surge in vaccinations among those who had held out. Some report feeling relief; others, anguish and resentment. In the

October 14th, 2021 Institute for Community Living has received a $1.4 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Financial District-based

October 13th, 2021 A nonprofit will use $1.4M in federal money to provide culturally responsive at-home care to older adults in the Hispanic/Latinx community. BED-STUY,

October 13th, 2021 Institute for Community Living was awarded the grant by the federal government to support services for mental health and substance abuse for

Awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (New York, N.Y.)—Today, the Institute for Community Living

Co-authored by David Woodlock Read full article Abstract Objective: General medical conditions among patients with mental and substance use disorders are often not adequately detected

—Rudin has over two decades of experience as a leader in the social services sector—   (New York, N.Y.)—The Institute for Community Living (ICL), a premier nonprofit

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Last week, hundreds of Bronx residents came through Roberto Clemente Plaza for the City Hall In Your Borough Resource Fair. I was there to talk with them

New Yorkers can call 844-ICL-HOPE for help getting clinical appointments,housing placements, or to speak with a trained ICL staffer (New York, N.Y.)—Today, the Institute for

View full interview on Pix 11 Mom Sheila Sutton is enmeshed in the world of mental health services and wellness by choice, and out of

It’s widely accepted that families in East New York, Brownsville and other poor neighborhoods have borne the brunt of the COVID’s impact in lost lives,

  As the pandemic stretches into its second year, the need for mental health services has only heightened. On the streets of New York City,

With the COVID vaccine in short supply, there’s broad agreement that prioritizing people most vulnerable to the virus is the right thing to do and

ICL Connects helped over 180 people in East New York and Brownsville get mental health, housing and food services last month There’s a brand-new program

When we first met Alice two years ago, she suffered from schizophrenia, depression, uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Even though we set up pill

Watch full interview here ICL Connects program is a joint effort between ICL and Mother Cabrini Foundation that connects people to housing support, nutritious meals,

Challenges for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) To commemorate this special month dedicated to the unique mental health struggles of underrepresented groups. This

in 2019, Institute for Community Living (ICL) developed a  Clergy Clinician Community Collaboration (or 4C), a collaboration between ICL, faith-based leaders (FBLs) in East NY and the NYC Department of Health and

By David Woodlock, President and CEO, ICL ” I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true

By David Woodlock Published in Modern Healthcare   Much of the public policy debate about re-opening society after months of stay-at-home edicts balances today’s need

By David Woodlock Published in Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online liquor sales spiked 400 percent in April, and this month a bill in Albany was introduced that will allow restaurants

  David Woodlock, President and Chief Executive Officer of ICL, today announced the appointment of Pamela Mattel, LCSW as Chief Operating Officer. Mattel has worked

Pandemic threatens to deepen crisis in mental health care NEW YORK (AP) — More than three weeks after Brandon Bell stopped showing up at a

Courtesy of Hospital for Special Surgery https://www.crainsnewyork.com/health-care/after-weeks-dire-hospital-conditions-doctors-and-nurses-face-their-own-mental-health Townsend, a clinical nurse leader, is not used to patients dying at Hospital for Special Surgery. For Dr.

With the ever-changing coronavirus situation, ICL is doing everything we can to stay on top of developments. Our priority is to support the clients in

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Dr. Jeanie Tse shares advice for parents on how to manage social distancing and urging them to create a flexible schedule that includes some precious

View article here With New York state confronting a $6.1 billion budget deficit, the state is facing severe cuts to Medicaid, a program that serves

Featured in AM New York – February 11, 2020 | Page 6 A newly appointed Medicaid Redesign Task Force has been charged by Governor Cuomo

Collaboration achieves $1.3 Million in Medicaid Savings and reduces hospitalizations for hundreds of people with significant physical and behavioral health conditions Click here to read

Recommendations set forth by the Health Department and NYPD will provide new ways for City agencies to reach the narrow population of New Yorkers with

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Congratulations to David Woodlock, ICL President & CEO, recipient of City and State’s Non-Profit Power 100, a well-deserved recognition for his innovative leadership in creating

ICL youth met with Giants star Sean Chandler View photos from ICL’s trip to Giants training camp here. More than two dozen young people and staff from the

Institute for Community Living Honors Chirlane McCray, LaRay Brown, Irfan Hasan, Linda Rosenberg, and Sean Chandler at Annual Gala Honorees Recognized for Commitment to Building

Marlon and Michelle live together on a tree-lined street in a two-bedroom apartment in a quaint, two-family house. As they talk about their home, their

$30 million, 40,000-Square-Foot Facility to Tackle Long-Standing Health Disparities and Serve as National Model for Primary and Behavioral Health Care NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 29,