Housing for People Who Are Homeless with Mental Illness or Other Special Needs New York City, New York

Housing for People Who Are Homeless with Mental Illness or Other Special Needs New York City, New York: "Eligibility/Criteria

1) NY/NY I and II

Applicants  must be Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI);
SPMI is defined by the New York State Office of Mental Health as follows:

The person has a primary mental health diagnosis
The individual is at least 18 years of age
The person must meet one of the following criteria to be considered SPMI:
SSI or SSDI Enrollment due to Mental Illness
Extended Impairment in Functioning due to Mental Illness
Reliance on Psychiatric Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Supports
GAF score must be less than 50"



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