After almost three months of Mayor Eric Adams’ Subway Safety plan, his administration announced Wednesday that 1,379 individuals experiencing homelessness accepted services – but several nonprofit outreach organizations are skeptical of treatment effectiveness.
The Subway Safety Plan, announced in February, outlined the administration’s goal to expand Department of Homeless Services response teams, direct the Police Department to enforce the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s rules, and add clinicians to connect individuals with resources, as well as creating safe havens, drop-in centers, stabilization beds, and more. Through this plan, Adams also initiated the end-of-line (EOL) outreach efforts to build trust and connect New Yorkers to city services.
