Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS) programs have emerged as a notable success in New York, offering highly effective personalized recovery plans that address various aspects of individuals' lives, including independent living, education, medication management, and employment. The key principle of community integration underlies PROS, making it a successful and widely adopted model throughout New York State.

Non-adherence to medication in Serious Mental Illness (SMI) can result in inadequate symptom control and increased relapse risk. This article explores strategies, including therapeutic alliances and tailored treatment plans, to enhance adherence and improve the overall treatment experience for those with SMI.

Suicidality can impact adolescents, and parents can identify warning signs and risk factors to better recognize if their teens are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. By gaining this awareness and understanding supportive approaches to address suicidality with their teens, both parents and adolescents can better handle this serious mental health issue.

Coordinated Behavioral Care’s (CBC) Safe Options Support (SOS) program is transforming homeless outreach in New York City. With its multidimensional approach, SOS tackles the specific challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those with serious mental illness. Through a centralized and streamlined access to care Hub, cross-system collaboration, a learning community framework, and improved resource accessibility, CBC’s comprehensive SOS model aims to enhance care and foster a unified coalition of service providers.

The article discusses the intersection of substance use disorders and severe mental illness (SMI), highlighting the strong correlation between the two. It emphasizes the importance of providing compassionate and tailored treatment options for individuals dealing with both conditions, as punitive measures and stigma have historically been ineffective in addressing the complex challenges they present. Additionally, the article underscores the significant risks and consequences associated with these conditions, including physical health issues and a higher risk of fatal outcomes, urging for a more empathetic and supportive approach to treatment and care.

Nestled in the Chelsea and Flatiron neighborhoods of Manhattan exists the 43-year-old pioneer of the permanent supportive housing movement: St. Francis Friends of the Poor. Arts, wellness, medical, meals and benefits management programs are only a few ways this organization has stood the test of time.