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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

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I In 2002, the assessment process for both men and women entering the DHS system will be enhanced with additional medical services staff and the inclusion of mental health reviews. This will better allow the Department to address the immediate needs of clients, especially the most fragile individuals, and will help ensure the most se)____ appropriate placemeiit for each client. 200^ liminaiy The Department also provides outreach services, both directly and through contract, and supports drop-in udget ■ centers, operated by; not-for-profit organizations. Outreach teams identify and engage a diverse population of homeless individuals living in public spaces such as streets, parks, terminals, transportation facilities, and $467

13,627 I V encampments, and liiik them with services that will eventually enable them to move into protective settings like transitional or permanent housing. Nine drop-in centers (including one supported entirely by non-City funds) s provide counseling, crisis intervention, meals, clothing and referrals to a variety of support services to an average !14,094 of 1,000 individuals daily.

$3,851 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS - PROGRAM EXPENDITURES: 1995-2002 2,177 250 10,976 I $222 (2,910) n» S ;14,O94

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lomeless * Projected ite sector services. In 2002, the cost of serving homeless individuals will be $221.9 million, of which $129.6 million are City xupancy funds. n(RAP), provides idles that ill enable irket.

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