QNS: Councilwoman calls out city negligence after migrant suicide at Dutch Kills shelter

Following the recent suicide of a Venezuelan migrant at a city-run shelter for homeless families in Dutch Kills, Councilwoman Julie Won called out the negligence of the Department of Homeless Services and the shelter provider Samaritan Daytop Village.

Joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and immigrant rights advocates in front of the Evangel Food Pantry on Thursday morning, Dec. 22, Won demanded better access to mental health resources and translation services at the shelter she would not name for legal and safety reasons.

Read the full article here: https://qns.com/2022/12/councilwoman-calls-out-city-negligence-after-migrant-suicide-at-dutch-kills-shelter/