'Those who witnessed the choking death of Jordan Neely saw a man in crisis — and his death symbolizes so much of what is wrong in our deeply inequitable city.'
. When drug use increases, mental health problems usually increase, too. That means we can’t treat mental disorders without helping people address their substance use.
On top of that, the costs associated with all aspects of operative programs and services are extraordinarily high. Treatment providers are facing a workforce crisis as our staff leave in search of better pay, including remote telehealth options and less emotional burden. While we strive to provide the best care, these barriers stretch us thin. And Jordan Neely’s death demonstrates just how devastating a lack of access to quality treatment can be for our community.
We must ensure that New Yorkers desperately in need of treatment can get the care they need to permanently overcome addiction. Without that level of investment, we will sadly see more Jordan Neelys and fail to meaningfully address the mental health crisis — especially as ever-more powerful and dangerous drugs like fentanyl and xylazine become widely available.
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