Community Access New York

Community Access helps people in New York City who struggle with mental health issues and homelessness. They provide different levels of care, including supportive housing and crisis support, to meet each person’s needs. Their goal is to help individuals live independently while feeling safe and supported in their community. Their approach focuses on peer support and self-determination, meaning people with lived experience guide and support clients. Therapies include counseling, wellness activities like meditation and art, and skill-building for daily life. These methods help clients build confidence, manage stress, and work toward personal goals. The center offers special programs like the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, which trains people with mental health experience for jobs in human services. They also provide a unique Residential Crisis Support program as an alternative to hospitalization, offering a warm, home-like place with 24/7 peer support during difficult times.