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Destigmatizing the biggest challenges that New Yorkers face starts with having a conversation. Introducing: Coffee On Us. New Yorkers have candid conversations over coffee about mental health, substance use, and housing insecurity. Watch the important dialogue that unfolds after three of our inspiring program participants said, “Ask Me Anything.” https://lnkd.in/egqVjrUr #CoffeeOnICL #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #NYCNonprofit

ICL’s Housing Divisional Meeting brought together partners and colleagues for a meaningful discussion on housing and support services. Anderson T. Regional Aid for Interim Needs R.A.I.N. CEO, and his team shared insights on their essential programs for older adults, including Meals on Wheels, home health aide services and senior centers. Troy J. Boyle, Ph.D, LCSW Troy Boyle, chief operating officer, welcomed new housing staff, and Rosita Marinez, senior vice president of supported housing, delivered inspiring remarks in honor of Women’s History Month and Social Work Month.

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ICL's Chief Development & External Relations Officer Brandi Horton was featured on Forbes Nonprofit Council Expert Panel! She wrote about the importance of diversifying nonprofit's board of directors. Read the full article below.

"The reforms being considered by lawmakers in Albany will help more people access these life-saving services. There is no time to waste; we must act now." In a new op-ed for Empire Report New York, our Chief Operating Officer Troy J. Boyle, Ph.D, LCSW outlines how Governor Hochul's unprecedented investments in mental health services can make impactful change in New York. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePu7FVye

Last Wednesday, ICL hosted its Community Advisory Board (CAB) meeting at our residence apartment in Downtown Brooklyn with special guest speaker Shams "Da Homeless Hero" DaBaron. Shams talked to both ICL clients and employees regarding his personal struggle with homelessness. He said, “I know what it means to feel invisible, unheard, and discarded. Rising up isn’t just about standing on your feet—it’s about recognizing that you have the right to stand.” He told the audience about how he became the unhoused advocate he is today and how he got the nickname "Da Homeless Hero", “I needed a name because when you complain against the system, you get retaliated against. I have a history in hip-hop—someone said to me, ‘You should call yourself a hero’—and that’s how I found the name. So, the hero aspect of this is not Shams, the hero is all of us.”

Please join us on Wednesday, May 14, from 6-9 p.m. at The Pierre New York, 2 East 61st St., for ICL's 2025 Welcome Home gala.   We invite you to celebrate our partners who help ICL provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive place to call home for New Yorkers struggling with mental health challenges, substance use, and significant trauma. The festivities will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, auction, and a heartfelt program.   Learn more and purchase tickets, tables, and sponsorships: https://lnkd.in/ep5XJf7S

Happy Social Work Month! This month, we celebrate and honor the incredible social workers who are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment help us provide the best possible care to the individuals and communities we serve. [Photo: ICL social workers pose in our East New York Health HUB, which provides comprehensive, integrated services that meet the community's full range of primary health and behavioral health needs.]

We’re proud to see ICL’s STEPS program mentioned in Gothamist! As highlighted in the article, Step-down Treatment Ensures Personal Success (STEPS) supports individuals transitioning from intensive care, providing the ongoing support they need while freeing up space for others on waitlists. As we’ve seen great success with STEPS in keeping participants housed, on medication, and out of hospitals, expanding this program could be key in reducing wait times and better meeting the demand for mental health services across the NYC. By scaling services like STEPS, we can help ensure that more New Yorkers receive the care they need without delay. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edQEjVzP

A new feature from Crain's New York Business highlights the incredible impact of STEPS (Step-down Treatment Ensures Personal Success), our signature pilot program that is proving real solutions exist for New Yorkers facing chronic homelessness and mental health challenges. This innovative approach helps individuals transition from intensive street outreach to more independent, community-based care. In just one year, the results speak for themselves: - 100% of participants maintained housing - 98% adhered to their prescribed medication - Nearly all avoided arrest, incarceration, and hospitalization At ICL, we’re leading the way in transforming behavioral health care, and the success of STEPS makes it clear that this model works. With thousands still in need, expanding programs like this is critical. We’re proud to see this important work recognized—read more in Crain’s: https://lnkd.in/eymFrkd8