Press Release (11/11/20):
Correct Crisis Intervention Today - NYC (CCIT-NYC) Critiques NYC Announcement of Pilot to Respond to 911 Mental Health Crisis Calls
Governor Cuomo Press Release (10/30/20):
Governor Cuomo Announces Start of Construction on $126 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
Statement (9/10/20):
CCIT-NYC Responds to the Tragic Death of Daniel Prude
Statement (6/25/20):
CCIT-NYC Responds to Tragic Death of George Zapantis After NYPD Tasering
Press Release (6/11/20):
CCIT-NYC Calls on City to Immediately Redirect NYPD Funding to Create a Health Care Response for those Experiencing Mental Health Crises
Testimony (6/9/20):
Carla Rabinowitz Addresses City Council Public Safety Commission, Representing CCIT-NYC
Press Release (6/3/20):
CCIT-NYC Urges Mayor to Reform the City’s Response to Mental Health Crises Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Testimony (5/21/20):
Cal Hedigan Testimony Before New York City Council Committee on Finance
Testimony (5/7/20):
Cal Hedigan Testimony Before New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor
Press Release (4/14/20):
Amid Mass Layoffs, This Nonprofit Is Hiring Now
Statement (3/27/20):
Community Access Responds to Governor Cuomo’s Halt of Non-Essential Construction Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Statement (12/23/19):
Community Access Responds to Mayor’s Announcement Regarding New Yorkers Living with Mental Health Concerns, Questions Expansion of Involuntary Treatment
Press Release (11/26/19):
Community Access Responds to Video of NYPD Handcuffing Woman in Jamaica Center Subway Station
Governor Cuomo Press Release (11/12/19):
Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of $52 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
Media Advisory (11/7/19):
NYS, NYC, Community Access, and Partners to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on November 12, 2019 for New $52.3 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
Press Release (10/21/19):
Community Access and Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams in NYC (CCITNYC) Respond to Mayor’s Recommendations Following Task Force on Crisis Prevention and Response
Press Release (10/15/19):
Community Access to Present Inaugural Changing Minds Young Filmmaker Festival on October 19 at New York City’s Village East Cinema
Media Alert (10/11/19):
Community Access to Present 15th Annual NYC Mental Health Film Festival on October 19 at New York City’s Village East Cinema
Press Release (10/8/19):
Multiple Organizations and Coalitions, Representing Hundreds of Agencies and Individuals, Send Letter Calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to Rethink Mental Health Crisis Reforms
Press Release (9/25/19):
Community Access and Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams in NYC (CCITNYC) Applaud Public Advocate’s Report Urging Non-Police Alternatives to People in Crisis
Press Release (5/29/19):
Community Access Hosts First-Ever Supported Education Symposium in NYC on May 28
Press Release (5/3/19):
Community Access Honors Steve Coe for Lifetime Achievement, Raises $1.8M at Annual Good Neighbor Gala
Press Release (4/4/19):
One Year After the Death of Saheed Vassell, Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams in NYC Holds Rally, Demand Reforms
Press Release (1/19/19):
Plymouth Housing Learns and Shares Best Practices for Permanent Supportive Housing in NYC
Press Release (1/10/19):
Cal Hedigan Will Be New CEO of Community Access
Press Release (8/17/18):
Carla Rabinowitz, Advocacy Coordinator, Honored with 2018 CIT Advocate/Family Member Award
Press Release (5/4/18):
Community Access Honors Gabourey Sidibe as Mental Health Advocate of the Year, Raises $1.2M at Annual Good Neighbor Gala
Press Release (3/1/17):
Calling Young Filmmakers: NYC Mental Health Film Festival Competition Now Open for Submissions
Press Release (2/22/17):
NYS, NYC, Community Access and Partners Announce Groundbreaking of $52 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
Media Alert (2/21/17):
NYS, NYC, Community Access and Partners Break Ground on $52.2 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
Press Release (11/14/16):
Mental Health Advocates Call on NYPD to Change Response System for People Experiencing Emotional Distress
Media Alert (11/11/16):
Mental Health Advocates Call on NYPD to Change Response System for People Experiencing Emotional Distress
Press Release (9/15/16):
NYC Mental Health Film Festival Fights Stigma, Challenges Audiences to Rethink Stereotypes
Media Statements:
We have issued the following statements, in an effort to usefully shape the public discourse on matters pertinent to our work and mission, responding to:
The death of Kate Spade (6/6/18)
The acquittal of Sgt. Hugh Barry for the death of Deborah Danner (2/15/18)
The death of Dwayne Jeune, during an encounter with NYPD officers (7/31/17)
Legislation extending Kendra's Law (6/22/17)
NYPD Sergeant charged for the murder of Deborah Danner (5/31/17)
Media Contact:
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