An asylum-seeker died by suicide in a New York Metropolis shelter on Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams mentioned Monday.
“The 1000’s of asylum seekers now we have seen arrive in our metropolis got here to this nation looking for a greater life. Sadly although, yesterday, an asylum seeker in considered one of our services took her personal life,” Adams mentioned in a press release. “Our hearts break for this younger girl and any family members she could have, and we, as a metropolis mourn her. This tragedy is a reminder that now we have an obligation to do the whole lot in our energy to assist these in want.”
Adams mentioned the town offers asylum-seekers with assets that embrace psychological well being care.
“I encourage all asylum seekers who want psychological well being assist to make the most of these providers, and anybody in our metropolis battling anxiousness, despair, or psychological well being challenges of any sort to name 888-NYC-WELL. We’re right here for you,” he mentioned.
By regulation, the town is prohibited from sharing additional data, Adams mentioned.
In case you or somebody you realize is in disaster, name 988 to achieve the Suicide and Disaster Lifeline. You can too name the community, beforehand often known as the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, textual content HOME to 741741 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/assets for extra assets.
