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Office of Mental Health

Information for Adults

Services are available to help individuals live full and satisfying lives in their communities. Learn more about mental health and the services available in your community.

Adult Programs and Services

Find a Mental Health Program
Find local programs by county.

Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
New York State legislation provides for court-ordered AOT for certain people with mental illness who, in view of their treatment history and present circumstances, are unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
ACT is a person-centered, recovery-based approach to treating serious mental illness.

Critical Time Intervention (CTI)
Critical Time Intervention is a program that helps vulnerable people during times of transition.

Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET)
INSET is a peer-led engagement approach that supports individuals on their recovery journey.

MyCHOIS
MyCHOIS is an application for people receiving behavioral health services. The app promotes health literacy, personal empowerment, and better doctor-patient communication.

Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS)
PROS integrates rehabilitation, treatment, and support services for people with serious mental illness.

Safe Options Support (SOS) Teams
SOS teams connect with people experiencing homelessness to help meet their needs and support their access to housing.

Housing

Adult Housing
Learn more about accessing and navigating the adult housing system in New York State. Includes information on housing options and reports on the performance of housing programs.

Family Care Information
Family Care is a residential service sponsored by OMH for persons who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness.

Supportive Housing Guidelines
Provides guidance on OMH funded housing for people with mental illness.

Targeted Case Management (TCM) to Health Homes (HHs) Information
Provides information on the process of OMH Targeted Case Management programs transitioning to Health Home Care Management programs.

Other Resources

Spotlight on Mental Health
OMH recognizes the unique issues surrounding mental health and invite you to learn more.

Medicare Part D
A quick reference guide for Medicare’s prescription drug benefit.

Medication Grant Program
Provides funding to pay for eligible individuals’ mental health medications while their Medicaid qualification is pending.

Rights of Inpatients in New York State Office of Mental Health Psychiatric Centers | Español

Rights of Outpatients in New York State Office of Mental Health Psychiatric Centers | Español