Heard v. Cuomo

*259OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward H. Lehner, J.

After trial the court finds that the success of in-patient care and treatment given to mentally ill persons is in large part dependent on their being able after discharge to reside in stable housing with available supportive services. A discharge to the street, to a congregate public shelter, or to a "flop house” would not constitute effective "rehabilitation” required to be given to such persons pursuant to section 7.07 (c) of the Mental Hygiene Law as these places are not appropriate residences for them in light of the dangers involved in such living…