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NYC Mayor Unveils $260M Mental Health Safety Office

3/20/2026

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Mayor Mamdani announced the Office of Community Safety (OCS) to address mental health crises in New York City, reallocating resources, with a $260 million budget.
OCS will oversee mental-health and violence-prevention services.
Deputy Mayor Renita Francois will assess programs and implement policy changes.
The mayor did not clarify changes to the New York Police Department's (NYPD) handling of mental health calls.
Legal Aid supports reduced police involvement.

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Story summary

Mayor Mamdani announced the Office of Community Safety (OCS) to address mental health crises in New York City, reallocating resources, with a $260 million budget.
OCS will oversee mental-health and violence-prevention services.
Deputy Mayor Renita Francois will assess programs and implement policy changes.
The mayor did not clarify changes to the New York Police Department's (NYPD) handling of mental health calls.
Legal Aid supports reduced police involvement.