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QUESTION

Why has New York City Health and Hospitals (H+H) become heavily involved in shelter services for asylum seekers?

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5 min

Mitch Katz explains that New York City Health and Hospitals (H+H) stepped up for emergency shelter provision due to previous experience with hotel rooms during COVID-19 and a city-wide shelter shortage.

  • H+H volunteered to provide shelter due to their experience with creating hotel accommodations during the pandemic.
  • The number of asylum seekers stabilized, allowing the city to adopt standard procurement processes and reduce H+H's emergency role.
  • H+H continues to manage health screenings at intake centers and case management services.
  • Plans are in place to transition shelter management to other agencies, with H+H focusing on health-related roles.
  • H+H's involvement reflects their capability for emergency response and adaptability in crisis situations.