Mayor Eric Adams’ $30 million plan to expand services for mentally ill New Yorkers is finally complete — with 13 large “clubhouses” now operating across the five boroughs, he announced Tuesday.

Adams spearheaded the state-and city-funded initiative beginning in 2023 to develop the large centers serving 300 or more New Yorkers each, according to the mayor’s office.

“Not feeling like you’re part of a community, not feeling like you’re part of a group, it actually has an impact on your physical health,” Adams said speaking at a press conference at one of the centers, Venture House in The Bronx. “That’s why it’s so important to have places like these clubhouses.” 4

Six of the clubhouses were already operating and used the funding to grow their capacity, while the other seven are brand-

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