Community Access is one of the largest providers of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We lead local and national advocacy efforts promoting human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities.
HOUSING
We have developed 20 affordable and supportive housing buildings in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, representing more than $400 million in real estate investments, which provide affordable housing to people coming off the streets and out of the shelter system and hospitals.
EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING
We run the top job training program for mental health peers in the United States, and our career development services encourage entrepreneurialism, community involvement, and life-long learning.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
All of our programs and services strongly emphasize health and wellness. Building on the principle that people are experts in their own lives, we help individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being.
ADULT CRISIS RESIDENCE
Community Access has changed the landscape of crisis services in New York City, by opening New York's first Adult Crisis Residence — a peer-operated alternative to emergency hospitalization.
ADVOCACY
We are staunch advocates for improving splintered mental health and criminal justice systems, and we train and empower mental health consumers to engage in activities that help shape policies and system-wide change.
ART
Through our Art Collective we provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their sense of identity, meaning, and purpose in life.