Mayoral candidates outline mental health reform plans at Crown Heights town hall
Democratic and independent candidates for New York City mayor attended a town hall on May 1 — the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month — at the First Baptist Church of Crown Heights to discuss how they would improve and reform mental health resources if elected.
The event was hosted by the New York City Mental Health Collective, a coalition of more than 30 mental health organizations and advocacy groups, and moderated by actor and mental health activist Chad Coleman.
Before the candidates shared their plans to address New York City’s mental health crisis, New York City Mental Health Collective founder Christina Sparrock underscored the urgency of tackling mental health issues as they relate to stable housing, education, public safety, employment and justice.
“It’s a health condition that we can manage with the right support,” Sparrock said. “Our mental health affects us, how we live, connect, and contribute to society.”
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