In the News

Our cutting-edge programs and services regularly attract the attention of mainstream media outlets - and we're often called upon to share expert opinions on a broad range of subjects within the mental health field. Here are some prominent examples of Community Access in the news.

2024


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BronxNet:
Expanding Housing for those with Mental Health Concerns
December 2024 · Interview featuring Cal Hedigan


Video
CBS New York:
NYC's B-Heard mental health program in the spotlight at City Council hearing
September 2024 · Video featuring Jordyn Rosenthal, Director of Advocacy


Article
Crain's New York:
City touts uptick in non-police responses to mental health crises ahead of oversight hearing
September 2024 · Article featuring Jordyn Rosenthal, Director of Advocacy


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Gothamist:
More 911 mental health calls are going to an NYPD alternative, but police still handle most
September 2024 · Article featuring Jordyn Rosenthal, Director of Advocacy


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NY1:
Mental health advocates call for changes to city-run crisis response program
September 2024 · Video featuring Jordyn Rosenthal, Director of Advocacy


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New York Real Estate Journal:
Community Access and Spatial Equity in joint venture close sale of Parish for affordable housing development
September 2024 · Article featuring Community Access


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6sqft:
Vacant East Village church to become 500+ affordable housing units
August 2024 · Article featuring Community Access


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STAT News:
First Opinion: Letter to the Editor on Sonya Massey's Death
August 2024 · Article featuring Cal Hedigan/Community Access


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NYN Media:
Tackling New York City’s toughest challenges: Mental health and homelessness
May 2024 · Article featuring Community Access


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Community Access:
Ricki Lake and Vanessa Williams talk about the power of Community Access
May 2024 · Video featuring Community Access


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National Geographic:
How to cope with stress at work to avoid burning out
May 2024 · Article featuring Community Access


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PR Newswire:
Community Access Receives $300,000 Grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to Support Vital Mental Health Programs
March 2024 · Press Release featuring Cal Hedigan/Community Access


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Crain's New York:
Housing nonprofit opens $120M Bronx development
March 2024 · Article featuring Cal Hedigan/Community Access


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City & State:
City & State First Read
March 2024 · Newsletter featuring Community Access


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New York State: Governor’s Kathy Hochul:
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 245-Unit Affordable Mixed-use Housing Development in the Bronx
March 2024 · Press release featuring Cal Hedigan/Community Access


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Bronx News 12:
New affordable housing complex opens on River Avenue in Concourse
March 2024 · Video featuring Community Access


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PIX 11:
Families move into Bronx apartments after winning NYC affordable housing lottery
March 2024 · Article featuring Community Access and Cal Hedigan


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NYN Media:
NYN First Read
March 2024 · Newsletter featuring Community Access


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NYC Housing Preservation and Development:
Tackling the Housing Crisis: 245 New Homes Open in the Bronx Dedicated to Mental Health Support and Affordability
March 2024 · Press release featuring Cal Hedigan/Community Access


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NYN Media:
NYN First Read
March 2024 · Newsletter featuring Community Access


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WNYC:
'I'm not my diagnosis, but a person first': Central Harlem resident finds hope in peer support
January 2024 · Radio segment featuring Jovanna Marc

 

2023


Article
City Limits:
Opinion: Helping More New Yorkers Access Crisis Respite Centers
July 2023 · Article featuring Community Access


Article
Work-Bites:
Making It Work With Mental Health Challenges
June 2023 · Article featuring Community Access


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Stamford Mercury:
Morton filmmaker invited to Community Access Changing Minds Young Filmmaker Festival in New York to show documentary for Don’t Lose Hope
June 2023 · Article featuring Community Access' Changing Minds Young Filmmaker Festival


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PR Newswire:
Community Access Presents the Changing Minds Young Filmmaker Festival at New York City's Village East Cinema
June 2023 · Press Release featuring Cal Hedigan / Community Access


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PR Newswire:
Community Access Distributes Dozens of Free Laptops and Mobile Hotspots to Tenants and Participants
June 2023 · Press Release featuring Cal Hedigan / Community Access / Computers 4 People / National Digital Inclusion Alliance / Schmidt Futures


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Patch:
Community Access Raises $1.5M at Annual Good Neighbor Gala
May 2023 · Article featuring Community Access
May 2023 · Article featuring Community Access

ArticleThe Guardian:
‘It’s a failure of the system’: before Jordan Neely was killed, he was discarded
May 2023 · Article featuring Community Access

ArticleCrain's New York:
How to respond to an erratic person on the subway
May 2023 · Article featuring Jordyn Rosenthal, Advocacy Coordinator

ArticlePolitico:
Democratic mayors lead course correction on psychiatric commitments
March 2023 · Article featuring Community Access

ArticleCision:
Community Access and Computers 4 People Receive $250,000 Grant New York Digital Inclusion (NYDI) Fund to Address the Digital Divide
April 2023 · Press Release featuring Cal Hedigan / Community Access / Computers 4 People

VideoTV3:
Nova York Afronta Una Crisi de Salut Mental I Una Crisi D'allotjament
April 2023 · Video featuring Jordyn Rosenthal / Community Access' Crisis Respite Center

VideoTV3:
Carrer, presó, hospital i carrer de nou: el bucle dels problemes de salut mental a Nova York
April 2023 · Video featuring Jordyn Rosenthal / Community Access' Crisis Respite Center

VideoBronxNet:
Closing the Digital Divide
April 2023 · Video featuring Cal Hedigan

ArticlePR Newswire:
Community Access Names Radhika Vars to Board of Directors
April 2023 · Article featuring Radhika Vars / Community Access

VideoNY1:
NYC Mental Health Film Festival
February 2023 · Video featuring Community Access

VideoNY1: Noticias:
Festival De Cine Sobre Salud Mental
February 2023 · Video featuring Community Access

Audio1010 WINS:
NYC Mental Health Film Festival
February 2023 · Radio Segment featuring Community Access

VideoABC7:
Some US cities adopt pilot program that sends EMTs, social workers to mental health 911 calls
February 2023 · Video featuring Community Access

ArticleamNY:
City Council looks to codify changes to Mayor Adams' mental health hospitalization directive
February 2023 · Article featuring Community Access
 

ArticleCrain's New York Business:
State announces funding for up to 5,000 supportive housing units
January 2023 · Article Featuring Community Access
 

ArticleCal Hedigan:
Statement in response to Gov. Hochul's mental health announcements in the 2023 State of the State address
January 2023 · Statement from Cal Hedigan, CEO of Community Access

ArticleThe Gothamist:
Hochul orders hospitals to bring back psychiatric beds as part of $1B mental health plan
January 2023 · Article featuring Community Access


ArticleThe New York Times:
Hochul to Unveil a $1 Billion Plan to Tackle Mental Illness in New York
January 2023 · Article Featuring Community Access
 

 
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