Social Justice
-
Mental Health Service in Public Housing: The Promise of the 988 System
“Crisis care is the most basic element of mental health care, yet in many communities, it is taken for granted. Limited. An afterthought. A work-around. Even non-existent. A mental health crisis is not planned. It cannot be scheduled. It can happen to anyone… anywhere… anytime.” - Crisis Now Washington Declaration, 2019 Lack of…
-
COVID-19 in NYC Public Housing
The densely populated New York City has been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, specifically in its public housing developments. The New York City Housing Authority oversees over 170,000 apartments throughout the city. Many of the residents include seniors, have pre-existing conditions, or are essential workers who must risk their lives at work during the day, and…
-
Public Housing Demand During a Global Pandemic
Large cities across the country have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the low income and public housing sectors. Washington D.C.’s Department of Housing and Community Development is looking to create a loan program to help offset the economic strain caused by the pandemic. The proposed almost $40 million loan would assist…