Monthly Archives: August 2024

Neighborhood Navigators pave in-roads in Harlem

A moral compass guides the Neighborhood Navigators’ expedition across Harlem. Lenny Ortiz and Alex Brass spend the workday between Lenox and Lexington from 116th to 125th Street, building relationships with New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health disorders with the ultimate goal of connecting them with housing and social services.

Introducing Our Neighborhood Navigators

By working collaboratively to address fundamental needs like mental health care and access to a safe place to stay, we can improve public safety in our communities. Together with The Bridge, we launched a network of Neighborhood Navigators who connect directly with New Yorkers with deeply entrenched needs, including challenges with mental health and substance use.