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Director of Advocacy Jordyn Rosenthal recently quoted in ! 💫We demand that B-HEARD crisis response teams incorporate exp...
02/25/2026

Director of Advocacy Jordyn Rosenthal recently quoted in ! 💫

We demand that B-HEARD crisis response teams incorporate experienced and highly trained peers, people who have their own mental health experiences, rather than utilizing police.

Peer responders bring critical de-escalation skills and lived understanding that make crisis response more compassionate, effective, and rooted in dignity. We remain committed to advancing care-centered, community-based solutions over criminalization.

Director of Advocacy Jordyn Rosenthal recently quoted in Gothamist! 💫We demand that B-HEARD crisis response teams incorp...
02/25/2026

Director of Advocacy Jordyn Rosenthal recently quoted in Gothamist! 💫

We demand that B-HEARD crisis response teams incorporate experienced and highly trained peers, people who have their own mental health experiences, rather than utilizing police.

Peer responders bring critical de-escalation skills and lived understanding that make crisis response more compassionate, effective, and rooted in dignity. We remain committed to advancing care-centered, community-based solutions over criminalization.

Nearly 10,000 units are currently at risk!We joined 200+ supportive housing advocates in Albany to urge Governor Kathy...
02/24/2026

Nearly 10,000 units are currently at risk!

We joined 200+ supportive housing advocates in Albany to urge Governor Kathy Hochul and the NY State Legislature to fully fund NYSSHP and other critical supportive housing programs in the final budget.

¡Ya está disponible la edición 2025 de C-Magazine!Conozca Community Access y las personas que hacen de nuestra organizac...
02/12/2026

¡Ya está disponible la edición 2025 de C-Magazine!Conozca Community Access y las personas que hacen de nuestra organización lo que es: tanto participantes como empleados.

El último número de nuestra publicación insignia ya está disponible:
https://www.communityaccess.org/all-media/c-magazine

Winter time in the studio ❄️[📷: ]
01/29/2026

Winter time in the studio ❄️

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Meet Jody: one of Self Direction’s first participants. 🎈When Jody first joined Self Direction, she was recovering from a...
01/23/2026

Meet Jody: one of Self Direction’s first participants. 🎈

When Jody first joined Self Direction, she was recovering from a violent assault and struggling to feel safe going outside or interacting with others. With choice and flexibility, she was able to focus on meeting her most essential needs. Over time, she rediscovered her love of art as a means to help her heal, reconnect, and imagine what could come next.

Today, Jody is focusing on what makes her feel good: performing, teaching, and developing her own one-woman show. "Because of Self Direction, I'm where I wanted to be five years ago. I have hope and a plan-and I feel supported,” she says.

Read Jody’s full story in the latest issue of C-Magazine: https://www.communityaccess.org/all-media/c-magazine

Next week: Join CCIT NYC for the 2026 Daniel’s Law Advocacy Day! We’ll see you there. ✊🚌
01/20/2026

Next week: Join CCIT NYC for the 2026 Daniel’s Law Advocacy Day! We’ll see you there. ✊🚌

The latest edition of C-Magazine is out now! Take a closer look at Community Access in action and meet some of the peopl...
01/16/2026

The latest edition of C-Magazine is out now! Take a closer look at Community Access in action and meet some of the people who make our organization what it is– participants and staff members alike. ✨

Check it out: https://www.communityaccess.org/all-media/c-magazine

“I want more joy and giving and just people being represented and heard and supported.”In a new interview with People, R...
01/14/2026

“I want more joy and giving and just people being represented and heard and supported.”

In a new interview with People, Ricki Lake reflects on healing after loss and the importance of talking openly about mental health. She shares why Community Access and Changing Minds remain close to her heart, and why permanent housing, community, and youth storytelling are essential to reducing stigma and building empathy.

We’re so grateful for Ricki’s continued support, advocacy, and partnership. Read the full story: https://people.com/ricki-lake-had-a-traumatizing-year-after-the-l-a-wildfires-took-her-home-now-she-wants-to-talk-mental-health-exclusive-11878022

Another unforgettable year of making a difference for through advocacy, housing, health, and community! Thank you to o...
12/31/2025

Another unforgettable year of making a difference for through advocacy, housing, health, and community! Thank you to our outstanding friends, colleagues, and neighbors who contributed to making 2025 such a fantastic year at Community Access.

To our phenomenal staff, participants, and donors: our work would not be possible without you. Thank you for all of the support!

See you in 2026. 🌟💙

Joyful moments from seasons past. Happy Holidays from your friends at Community Access! ❄️✨
12/24/2025

Joyful moments from seasons past. Happy Holidays from your friends at Community Access! ❄️✨

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