Jan. 11, 2024 By Emily Swanson Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday was joined by Bronx elected officials, city agencies, advocates and providers to announce $50 million in funding for the expansion of mental health facilities. The announcement was made Jan. 11 at the Bronx campus of the New York City Children’s Center in Westchester Square, a state-run facility with locations throughout the city. The $50 million is part of a $1 billion multi-year investment to significantly expand mental health services throughout the state. “By building a full continuum of mental health services and supports for youth, we can ensure our…
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JCCA opens new youth mental health and preventive care facility in Downtown Brooklyn
Dec. 7, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
The JCCA has opened a new state-of-the-art clinical location in Downtown Brooklyn to help clients and their families with behavioral, foster care and educational services.
With youth mental health on ‘clear downward trajectory,’ city launches free virtual mental health platform for teens
Nov. 15, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
New York City has created a new health initiative intended to help young students connect with mental health professionals in an accessible way.