Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan Wednesday to help address the issue of of homeless people with mental illness​.

With homelessness, mental illness and public safety among New Yorkers top concerns, Mayor Eric Adams is investing $650 million into health care and social service resources to keep unhoused people off the streets.

New York City is making a historic investment to combat homelessness throughout the five boroughs, with an emphasis on supporting pregnant women, runaway youth and those suffering from severe mental illness.

In his State of the City address, New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle homelessness and mental illness. Highlighting the interconnectedness of these challenges, Adams proposed expanded mental health services,