In the House of Psychiatry, a Jarring Tale of Violence

by | May 21, 2024 | Homelessness

by Elen BarryMay 21, 2024for The New York Times The annual gathering of the American Psychiatric Association is a dignified and collegial affair, full of scholarly exchanges, polite laughter and polite applause. So it was a shock, for those who took their seats in...

12 Percent Reduction in Unsheltered Population

by | May 13, 2024 | Homelessness

An outreach worker on the streets of New Orleans. The director of the city’s new Office of Homeless Services and Strategy, Councilwoman Lesli Harris has visited encampments and been surprised to encounter neighbors priced out of their housing. Learn how New Orleans is...

New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

by | May 10, 2024 | Homelessness

New York City has launched a program to address the issue of mentally ill people living in the subway system. The program consists of medical workers and police officers who remove these individuals from the subway. Some leave willingly and receive help at shelters or...