New York City estimates that there are about 10,700 “severely mentally ill” in the shelter system. There are more seriously mentally ill in shelters than in mental hospitals and jails combined.

New York City estimates that there are about 10,700 “severely mentally ill” in the shelter system. There are more seriously mentally ill in shelters than in mental hospitals and jails combined. https://t.co/TAbTGNpNzz via @nypost @stephendeide

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