Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $30 million in supportive housing funding. The funding is being administered by the State Office of Mental Health and will provide conditional funding for services and operating expenses for up to 4,839 units of … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General Letitia James Releases Report On Insurers Not Providing Adequate Mental Health Coverage
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a report that says most mental health providers listed by New York insurance plans are “ghost” listings, meaning they are inaccurate or inaccessible. Attorney General James' office surveyed … [Read more...]
NYS Office of Mental Health Awards $1 Million To Review Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
The New York State Office of Mental Health has awarded $1 million to the Human Services Research Institute to conduct an extensive two-year review of its Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program. This program was created following the passage of … [Read more...]
Campaign Aimed at Ending Mental Health Stigma Expanding Into Chautauqua County
A campaign aimed at ending mental health stigma is expanding into Chautauqua County. A $7,000 grant from the State Office of Mental Health will allow the Anti-Stigma Coalition to expand their "Join the Conversation" awareness campaign into the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces $9 Million For Loan Repayment Program for Mental Health Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $9 million in state funding for a loan repayment program for mental health workers. The Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program will be administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health. It will … [Read more...]
Three Local Agencies Awarded Funds to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth
Three Chautauqua County agencies are among community-based healthcare providers statewide being awarded funds to expand mental health services for youth. Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $3.3 million in federal funding will be … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Awarded $150,000 to Support Mental Health in Area Schools
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene was recently awarded $150,000 to support eligible Chautauqua County schools with their students’ mental health needs. Administered by the Office of Mental Health and developed in consultation with … [Read more...]
Rally Held at North County Hospital that Is Slated for Closure
IRVING - A coalition of community leaders, healthcare workers, and elected officials gathered at a press conference and rally Friday in Irving to call on the Board of Directors and administration of TLC/Lakeshore hospital to cease its move towards … [Read more...]
State Mental Health Facilities Need to do a Better Job Communicating with Family Members About Abuse, Neglect
ALBANY - New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. In May 2007, the state legislature enacted … [Read more...]
State Suicide Prevent Task Forces Releases First Report
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced the release of the first report from the New York State Suicide Prevention Task Force. Established by the Governor in November 2017, the Task Force serves to increase awareness of and access to … [Read more...]
