N E W S A D V I S O R Y
Mental Health Advocates Rally at NYS Capital to Address
Housing and Workforce Crises, Criminal Justice Reforms
10am to Noon Program at the Egg’s Hart Auditorium Features Local, Government Speakers
WHEN: 1:00 pm Tomorrow (Tuesday) February 26, 2108
WHERE: East Steps NYS Capital Albany, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
WHAT:
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Upwards of 600 mental health self and system advocates and community providers from across ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ are coming to Albany tomorrow to march at the Capital and meet with state legislators on 3 primary issues.
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Address housing rate deficits that are destabilizing our housing systems and our ability to promote stability of those we serve
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2.9% Cost of Living Adjustment for the Human Services Sector to address longstanding shortages that have led to upwards of 50% staff turnover and 30% turnover rates and that touch the lives of a workforce that is largely comprised of women and people of color
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To ban the use of Solitary Confinement for people with disabilities, pregnant mothers, young people and seniors.
Contact: Harvey Rosenthal 518-527-0564