Posted on September 18, 2015 by Zachary Keisch in Fox 5 New York Fox 5 New York, By Zachary Keisch Getting social services and mental help is a daily battle for many of New York City’s homeless. Ralph Crump, 58, has been a father, a husband, a construction worker, and before that even a basketball player. He’s also been better. Today, Crump faces an uphill battle. He is homeless and mentally ill. He is also not alone. Dr. Jeff Gardere, a psychologist, says that one estimate suggests that 250,000 homeless people have mental illnesses.
