Mayor Mamdani Launches New Bridge to Home Facility in Brooklyn

The Bridge to Home program addresses the needs of patients ready to leave the hospital but lacking stable housing options. Instead of placing them in shelters or on the streets, the program offers a home-like setting with onsite clinical and behavioral health services, housing application assistance, and support until they secure permanent housing.

"Recovery should not end at the hospital doors, and no New Yorker should have to choose between getting the care they need and having a safe place to call home,” Mayor Mamdani stated. “By bringing this program to Brooklyn, we offer more New Yorkers the stability, treatment, and support needed for recovery and a dignified path to permanent homes."

Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga emphasized the program's commitment to high-quality mental healthcare and stable housing as a priority for the administration.

Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, highlighted the program's success in Manhattan, where patients have demonstrated better engagement with treatment and assistance with housing applications.

Bridge to Home: Brooklyn is set to welcome its first guests this week, offering private rooms for up to 50 individuals for a duration of up to 12 months, or until they find permanent supportive housing.

Located near NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, this new facility will ensure guests have access to a range of medical and behavioral health services, including therapy and substance use disorder treatment.

Previously, the first Bridge to Home site opened in Midtown Manhattan in September 2025, showing strong results with approximately 80% of guests attending weekly clinical visits and 70% completing housing applications. Those who transitioned into permanent housing had an average stay of about seven months.

With the addition of the Brooklyn site, the program can now serve nearly 100 individuals at any one time. NYC Health + Hospitals remains the largest provider of behavioral health services in New York City, serving over 82,000 patients annually, nearly half of whom are homeless.

Bridge to Home's mission is to provide stable housing for individuals undergoing intensive clinical support, aiming to reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations while aiding in long-term stability.

Dr. Ted Long, Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Services, noted the significance of having an adequate support system for patients leaving hospitals. Dr. Omar Fattal, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, emphasized the importance of stability and how it plays a vital role in recovery.

Local leaders, including Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke and New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie, praised the program for recognizing the crucial link between stable housing and health care. Council Member Crystal Hudson added that access to stable housing is essential for successful recovery after hospital discharge.

The Bridge to Home: Brooklyn facility represents a significant step in providing comprehensive care and support for New Yorkers facing mental health challenges.