• Improving New York City's Responses to Individuals in Mental Health Crisis

    Examining the flaws in current protocols and the best practices of approaches applied in other cities, it presents a framework for an improved response system that would provide those in crisis with the services that they need and minimize the negative outcomes that are currently far too common.

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  • Get Help

    The Constituent Services team of the Public Advocate's office assists with complaints and inquiries involving government-related services and regulations. The team provides information and referrals, working closely with City agencies, to find solutions to resolve your situation.

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  • Intro 800 – Paid Time Off

    Every hard-working employee needs and deserves paid time off to address their health, family and other fundamental life needs. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country which does not guarantee paid personal time for workers.

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  • Progress Report

    The past several months have been very busy since we took office, our progress report highlights our top priorities, legislative accomplishments, and ways we’re restructuring the office.

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