Intensive mobile treatment is a mostly unheralded but crucial component of Mayor Eric Adams’ attempts to tackle the overlapping crises of mental illness and homelessness.
Half a year with the street counselors who dispense free sneakers, monthly injections and gentle encouragement to some of the city’s most vulnerable and volatile residents.
In his latest plan to help people with severe mental illness, Mayor Eric Adams says the city will focus on sending more counselors and medical professionals into the streets, not police officers.