DA Bragg unveils plan to ‘navigate’ Manhattan mental health and substance abuse issues among homeless in borough

By Dean Moses

Posted on December 14, 2022

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday a $9 million rollout of extensive mental illness outreach services focusing on Manhattan neighborhoods.

Bragg chose his words carefully on Dec. 14 but made it abundantly clear that his new program is a distinct contrast to Mayor Eric Adams’ push to have those suffering from mental illness and are unable to care for themselves involuntarily hospitalized.

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DA Bragg unveils plan to ‘navigate’ Manhattan mental health and substance abuse issues among homeless in borough

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