New York City Receives $1 Million Anonymous Donation For Student Loan Forgiveness Program For Behavioral Health Professionals

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals launched a new student loan forgiveness program for behavioral health provider organizations, funded by a $1 million contribution from an anonymous donor. The new program is designed to help attract and retain doctors, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals who care for New Yorkers with mental health or substance use needs as the U.S. faces a national mental health professional shortage. NYC Health + Hospitals will offer psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers between $30,000 and $50,000 of debt relief in exchange for . . .