New York City, New York — New York taxpayers will fund a $2 million state program aimed at coordinating mental health services and wellness initiatives for recently arrived Afghan refugees, according to grant documents reviewed by the Washington Examiner. The funding is intended to support outreach, mental health education, interpretation services, and the direct delivery of counseling and wellness programs tailored to Afghan arrivals. The documents specify eligibility for Afghans granted refugee status and others approved by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, though they do not clearly address whether individuals without lawful status could benefit.
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Published at: 2025-12-14 23:38:55
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