Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday provided an update on the state's $1 billion investment in mental health care, saying it's moving well ahead of schedule.

New Yorkers learned about what services have been made available, and what’s still to come.

Hochul announced nearly 200 formerly homeless individuals found permanent housing, in addition to the 99 new state-operated in-patient psychiatric beds now available, with about 500 more beds at hospitals to be restored by January.

“The money is going out the door now, and that is critical," Hochul said of the state's initiative. "That is what urgency is all about. That'll help in-patient, outpatient, school-based mental health, housing, transitional beds and workforce development.”

Jody Rudin, the president of behavioral health care provider the Institute for Community Living, called the announcement a big deal. She said bridging the gap from hospital care to housing is crucial in the treatment process, especially for folks that Community Living have worked with, such as "Gary."

Rudin says Gary has dealt with homelessness and mental health struggles for a long time.

“In a span of a few months, Gary moved from this temporary program to permanent housing while working on his broader recovery," she said.

The announcement comes as New York City Mayor Eric Adams seeks to suspend the city’s right to shelter law. Despite outcry from advocates about how this would affect the homeless, Hochul said she supports this rollback due to the ongoing migrant crisis.

“That does not mean my commitment to helping the homeless on the streets, especially those with mental health...my commitment remains steadfast," she said.