Thoughts & prayers won't solve #MassShooting crisis in US and neither will more (un-enforced) gun laws
#GreenParty says: address root causes of #GunViolence: marginalization, poverty, hopelessness, systemic lack of access to healthcare
#CrisisToCare
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A yellow and red graphic with photos in the background and text: Fund This: Supportive housing, mental health services, IMT treatment teams, FACT treatment teams, peer support specialists, mobile syringe services, respite centers, ENDGBV resources. NOT that: NYPD (repeating). Large font across the bottom: #CrisisToCare

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we continue to support @nycprogressives #CrisisToCare campaign to invest $61M in NYC’s mental health infrastructure, with a focus on improving care for those in crisis. We call on @NYCMayor to fund these priorities fully to keep NYers safe + well!

Murder of Queens man highlights NYPD lethal force and critical... King Wong's murder typifies the NYPD’s regular use of lethal force against those experiencing mental health crises #newyorkcity #policebrutality

"People in distress require professional and community support... Instead they are often met with excessive and lethal force from responding police officers."

There is NO place for NYPD in mental health.

#CareNotCops #CrisisToCare

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Crisis to Care: 5 Charts on Black Maternal Health Progress It's Black Maternal Health Week. Here's five areas the U.S. health system is improving in its care for Black birthing people.

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#blackinstem #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters #HealthEquity #BlackMothers
#CrisisToCare #MaternalHealthProgress #BlackHealthAwareness #HealthyMoms
#BlackBirthsMatter

The commission recommends we expand AND strengthen supportive housing. #CrisisToCare calls for $4.8 MORE in annual funding for Justice Involved Supportive Housing.🏘️

Our city is failing our neighbors in crisis. Instead of funding mental health care, NYC sends police to do the work of social workers, EMTs, and therapists.

We need real solutions. We need #CrisisToCare. See @nycprogressives.bsky.social plan here: nycprogressives.com/crisis-to-care/

Living with mental illness is not a crime. NYC must expand crisis response teams, fund #supportivehousing, and invest in mental health services. #CrisisToCare by the @council.nyc.gov @nycprogressives.bsky.social is the plan to make it happen!

‼️ New Yorkers deserve public safety solutions based on EVIDENCE and compassion. We proudly support @nycprogressives.bsky.social and their budget campaign to invest $61M in NYC’s mental health network and improving conditions for crisis and emergency responders. #CrisisToCare

Our city is failing our neighbors in crisis. Instead of funding mental health care, NYC sends police to do the work of social workers, EMTs, and therapists. We need real solutions. We need #CrisisToCare.

Thank you @nycprogressives.bsky.social for this transformative policy plan.

Mental health first responders & legal aid workers are on the frontlines doing life-saving work in NYC. They don't deserve to be underpaid, overworked, and understaffed.

Our #CrisisToCare plan includes funding for more peer specialists, better pay, and workplace protections.

Mental health responders & legal aid workers in NYC do life-saving work but are underpaid, overworked, & understaffed.

@nycprogressives.bsky.social's #CrisistoCare plan calls for funding more peer specialists, better pay, and protections. It’s time to invest in those who keep our city safe.

🧠Let’s break the cycle of incarceration for NYers living with serious mental illness. We support @nycprogressives and their budget campaign to invest $61M in NYC’s mental health network and improving conditions for crisis and emergency responders #CrisisToCare @nycprogressives.bsky.social

Our members @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social, and CM Carmen De La Rosa spoke at the @peoplesplannyc.bsky.social launch in favor of an equitable budget - we’re grateful to the coalition for their support on our #CrisistoCare plan

🎉Wrapping up our rally on her BIRTHDAY is our Co-Chair @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social: "These are not new solutions. These are not unique solutions. These are solutions that WORK and advance care in our city" #crisistocare

Divad Durant representing the Justice Committee and Communities United for Police Reform: "Last year, over 7000 people were FORCIBLY hospitalized against their will. Over 54% were Black. We must FIGHT back against the criminalization of poverty and homelessness" #crisistocare

Monty Posner standing at podium.

Monty Posner, Regional Medical Emergency Services: "we respond to OVER 3 million calls a year. we are the first people you see when you're in crisis, yet emergency responders are SEVERELY underpaid" #crisistocare

Lisa Ohta at the podium with rally attendees behind.

Lisa Ohta, President of the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys: "Our wages need to reflect what it's like to live in this city" #crisistocare

Jordyn Rosenthal, Director of Advocacy Community Access: "We need peers - people with LIVED mental health experience - to be in these teams. Coercion DOES NOT WORK. We need PEERS not police" #crisistocare

From our member @tiffanycaban.bsky.social: "Its time to invest in EVIDENCE-BASED, COMPASSIONATE care. NYPD spends more on their PRESS division than we are asking to protect New Yorkers" #crisistocare

Neil Berry standing at podium with his hand up and rally attendees behind him.

Neil Berry, Community Leader @vocal-ny.bsky.social: "These investments keep our communities SAFE. Poverty is intentional. Harm reduction SAVES lives" #crisistocare

Patricia Haversham-Brown standing at podium with rally attendees standing behind her.

Patricia Haversham-Brown, Senior Directory of IMT at CASES: "we have a BACKLOG of 500 people. We NEED more intensive mobile treatment programs" #crisistocare

Sandy Nurse standing at podium with rally attendees behind with signs that read "Living with Mental Illness is not a crime"

Here's some highlights from our launch rally earlier this morning!

From our Co-Chair @sandynurse.bsky.social: "Our demands transition New Yorkers from crisis to care, clearing waitlists, funding peer specialists & social workers, and on-the-ground SOLUTIONS" #crisistocare

Crisis to Care The Progressive Caucus is launching “Crisis to Care”, an FY26 budget campaign calling for $61 million in investments to tackle the dual mental and public health crises that have long gone unaddress…

Our budget campaign #CrisistoCare is officially launched!

We're ready to fight for $61M in evidence-based, compassionate care for New Yorkers.

Learn more, endorse the campaign + stay in touch: nycprogressives.com/crisis-to-care/