Participants: lack of hierarchy, accessibility of receiving care and positive experiences with peer specialists.

Participants: lack of hierarchy, accessibility of receiving care and positive experiences with peer specialists.

Parachute NYC was launched in 2012 to provide a “soft landing” for persons experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The program was funded through a federal grant from the Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services and provided services through mobile teams and respite centers. Mental health professionals worked alongside peer specialists to offer network meetings to individuals…