Albany County Launches Street Psychiatry | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Albany County is rolling out a bold new street psychiatry program this Monday, bringing mental health care directly to homeless individuals who can’t—or won’t—access traditional clinics. As a new State Comptroller report reveals homelessness is surging in upstate areas like the Capital Region despite statewide declines, this initiative aims to bridge the gap caused by rising rents, housing shortages, and fading pandemic aid. The program targets those hardest to reach, offering critical behavioral health support right where they are—on the streets. Stay tuned for full details Monday morning…