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 | | By scaling services like STEPS, we can help ensure that more New Yorkers receive the care they need without delay. At ICL, we’re leading the way in transforming behavioral health care, and the success of STEPS makes it clear that this model works. |
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STEPS Program Reduces Waitlists, Supports Recovery “The results are clear: STEPS works,” said ICL CEO and President Jody Rudin. ICL's Step-down Treatment Ensures Personal Success (STEPS) supports individuals transitioning from intensive care, providing the ongoing support they need while freeing up space for others on waitlists. “This report confirms that what began as a pilot is now a proven model—demonstrating that with the right support, people can continue their recovery journey in the community while also making room for many other New Yorkers who need intensive care," Jody said. |
| In its first year, STEPS enrolled 77 people, reduced Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) waitlists by 5%, and had strong results: |
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Lawton Street Residential Unit Gets a Fresh Start For more than 30 years, the Lawton Street Residential Unit in Brooklyn has provided transitional housing and services for adults living with mental illness and a history of homelessness. ICL recently celebrated renovations to Lawton, which include updated client units, a new kitchen, and refreshed shared living spaces. During the open house, former resident Charlene Cunningham shared her appreciation for the support she received, “I went through my trials and tribulations, but these women helped me. I needed the help, and I got it.” ICL Chief Operating Officer Troy Boyle thanked staff for their dedication and said “There’s a big difference between a place to live and a home—you all know that. Lawton gives people a place to thrive.” |
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