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New York's #MentalHealth and #SupportiveHousing system is grappling with a pressing issue: an #aging population among its residents. Originally designed without considering longevity, today over 48,000 New Yorkers with mental health challenges rely on these services, but many are now entering older age. This demographic shift poses substantial challenges as facilities struggle to meet the complex medical needs of aging residents, exacerbated by insufficient funding and outdated housing models. Addressing these challenges requires urgent collaboration and increased support to ensure adequate care and sustainability for this vulnerable population. “Addressing the Aging Crisis in New York’s Mental Health Housing” By Sebrina Barrett Association for Community Living, Inc. (ACL) 📰 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ew7Z3RuX