01 — Mental Health needs to be expanded.

New York City must increase it’s mental health services. We are calling on the governor and elected officials to increase mental health services in NYC. Due to ongoing rise in mental health emergencies were are advocating for additional therapists on the streets, within the transit system. We are also believing for a mental health respite center in Harlem.

02 — Creating safe spaces.

Due to ongoing rise in violence Antonio Vincent is working to expand safe spaces in NYC. We are partnering with organizations, programs, community centers, and small businesses to develop “safe spaces.” We know children are outside in the community but the city lack places for these young adults to go that is safe, staffed, and open.

03 — Supporting individuals in Crisis.

Antonio and his team provide targeted support to individuals in crisis. Someone is in crisis and we respond. Most individuals who are in crisis are taken to the hospital. However, a hospital bed costs over 1,500$ a night. The crisis response team can assist an individual with services, support, and resources.

Crisis clients include Joe who is homeless in the city and can’t take his medication. Steve who lost his brother to gun violence. Emily who is a single mother with a son who is acting out. Antonio and his foundation provide one on one support to the client and the family.

(Names were changed to protect confidentiality)