
SVP of Behavioral Health Jessica Fear was recently named in City & State NY’s “Trailblazers in Health Care” 2025 list. City & State NY’s new list highlights individuals in the health care industry who are pushing for change in their respective fields to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers. Jessica was recognized for her almost 30-year commitment to delivering comprehensive mental and behavioral health care to New Yorkers.
As SVP, Jessica oversees more than 20 behavioral health programs at VNS Health and leads a 500-member team. These programs address a variety of mental and behavioral health challenges such crisis intervention, long-term treatment, and care management for people of all ages with complex mental health and substance use conditions. Her main goal has always been to bring quality care to the people who need it.
In 2023, Jessica testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addictions and advocated for an expansion of behavioral health programs and care. As a result, VNS Health secured a $4 million federal grant allowing the creation of a certified community behavioral health clinic in the South Bronx. Jessica also launched the health home program back in 2011 with the purpose of helping vulnerable individuals receive the care and support they need to live independently.
Jessica continues to develop and expand behavioral health care and provide New Yorkers the support and resources they need to thrive at home and in their communities. We thank Jessica for her dedication to helping our neighbors receive quality care.
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