The chokehold death of Jordan Neely has put a spotlight on the issue of mental health across New York City. CBS2 investigative reporter TimMcNicholas took a closer look at how the city treats people with mental illness and a spike in cases.
"If physicians at that hospital find that the person has a mental illness and is dangerous to themselves or others, they have the authority to admit that person and retain them for treatment," Adams said."That coercive nature builds resistance and a 'I'll stay away from services even if there are services' kind of an approach," said Ruth Lowenkron, director of the Disability Justice Program.
CBS2 has learned Neely agreed earlier this year to 15 months of mental health treatment as part of a plea deal from a prior arrest. It was at an outpatient facility, so patients can come and go, and Neely left the program after just a couple weeks. A bench warrant was then issued Feb. 23 for violating terms of his plea agreement.
So what's next? The mayor plans to bring together five major organizations contracted for homeless services for a summit next week.
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