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 to do better for all the “Devons” in this city.

In The Media
NYC Council press officials to cut wait times for mobile mental health teams
City Council members pressed health officials Monday on the long wait times New Yorkers with serious mental illnesses face when trying to enroll with teams