By NICK NIEDZWIADEK
Supportive housing advocates have kicked off their budget season request for more financial support in order to meet mental health needs.
“A stable home is the foundation of care and recovery for New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities,” said Toni Lasicki, executive director of the Association for Community Living, in a statement released today. “Without reliable, adequate and continuous funding, providers will cease operations, leading to shortages of critical community-based housing units and punishing those who need help the most.”