From Punishment to Public Health (P2PH) gathered partners for our event, “Mental Health Crisis Response and Stabilization - Mapping New York’s Path to Success.” The event highlighted the recent investments in mobile mental health crisis response and clinical stabilization resources at the state and local level.  With the recent launch of the 9-8-8 mental health hotline, and several new and expanded service modalities slated for FY23, New York is poised to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of some of our most vulnerable residents.  This event was designed to share information on these new resources, cultivate discussion around remaining gaps in services, and explore opportunities to create a more integrated behavioral health system.

From Punishment to Public Health (P2PH) worked with partners in NYC to deliver a one-day conference event designed to draw attention to the public health impacts of New York State’s bail reform laws that went into effect on January 1, 2020. Stakeholders from across the criminal justice and healthcare spectrum recognized every arrest as a potential health emergency, noting that most individuals who entered jails had complex behavioral and physical health needs. Moreover, jail-based health providers often represented the first access to care in months or even years for individuals lacking health insurance or strong connections to community-based providers.