We encourage you to explore our knowledge base to learn more about our models, values, impact, and philosophy.
Housing
Dennis P. Culhane, Stephen Metraux, and Trevor Hadley (University of Pennsylvania):
Public Service Reductions Associated with Placement of Homeless Persons with Severe Mental Illness in Supportive Housing
A study that assesses the impact of public investment in supportive housing for homeless persons with severe mental disabilities
Carla Rabinowitz, Advocacy Coordinator at Community Access, and Nicole Bramstedt, Director of Policy at Urban Pathways (Gotham Gazette)
Promoting Tenant Advisory Groups in Supportive Housing
An editorial, co-authored by our Advocacy Coordinator, about the importance of tenant advisory groups in supportive housing
Carmine Bassano, Community Access tenant (Behavioral Health News):
The Keys to My Recovery: Stable Supportive Housing and Meaningful Employment
A first-hand account of the connections between depression and addiction - and how supportive housing encourages recovery and wellness
Peer Expertise
Kendall Atterbury, Community Access Peer Initiatives Consultant (Behavioral Health News):
Building a Quality Behavioral Health Workforce: Employing Service-User Perspectives Throughout Your Organization
A critical evaluation of the role of peers in the workforce, and how this may be expanded and improved
Lauren D'Isselt, Director of Community Access' Adult Crisis Residence (Behavioral Health News):
Intentional Peer Support - Using a Crisis as an Opportunity for Growth and Change
A concise account of the principles and methodologies of Intentional Peer Support, a "revolutionary new model of care"
Public Policy
Giselle Routhier, Policy Director, Coalition for the Homeless:
State of the Homeless 2016
An analysis of New York City homelessness, including emerging trends and policy recommendations
Health & Wellness
The British Psychological Society (edited by Anne Cooke):
Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia
A report spotlighting how common misconceptions about mental health obstruct a more effective focus on aspirational recovery
Harm Reduction
Karen Rosenthal, Community Access Director of Training (Behavioral Health News):
Embracing Harm Reduction
A closer look at both the difficulties of implementing harm reduction strategies and the efficacy of doing so
Criminal Justice
Mayor's Task Force (2014):
Behavioral Health and the Criminal Justice System Action Plan
Statewide plans to strengthen ties between criminal justice and behavioral health in NYC, which correlate closely to CA advocacy initiatives
Mayor's Task Force (2015):
Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice System First Status Report
Status updates on statewide plans to strengthen ties between criminal justice and behavioral health in NYC
United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division:
Investigation of the Portland Police Bureau
A public document exemplifying how police departments may - and should - improve responses to 911 calls involving individuals with mental health concerns
Community Access Press Kit
We invite you to review our press kit for more details about our agency’s leadership, history, values and impact.