Blog Settlement Changes New York Housing Policy for the Mentally Ill Published: 18 Sep By: Jack Halpern The settlement resolved a case that was filed in Brooklyn federal court in 2006 and that accused the state of violating the spirit of its own longstanding rules for housing mentally ill people. Read Article My Elder provides elder advocacy services to families. Talk to us about long-term planning, finding the right home for your loved ones, preventing crisis and abuse, and ensuring they receive the best care possible. Share Print page