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Office of Mental Health

Transition Age Youth Provider Support

Information and resources for providers of young people transitioning to adulthood.

New York State Office of Mental Health
NYS Office of Mental Health offers a range of services to help you to identify emotional health needs early and to provide any needed treatment or support.

Engage Leaving OMH site
The NYS Council on Children and Families Commissioners' Cross-systems Committee creates opportunities to cultivate and sustain cooperative relations among state agencies, meaningful connections with young people and their families, and needed support through collaborative service designs.

The Teen Years Explained: A Guide to Healthy Adolescent DevelopmentLeaving OMH site
This guide describes the normal physical, cognitive, emotional and social, sexual, and spiritual changes that happen during adolescence and how adults can promote healthy development. Understanding these changes can help both adults and teens enjoy the second decade of life.

ACT for Youth Leaving OMH site
A website about positive youth development, resources and research.

Harvard Family Research Project Leaving OMH site
Research on topics related to help develop and evaluate strategies to promote the well-being of youth, families and communities.

U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education (OSEP) Leaving OMH site
Information on grants for providers of vocational rehabilitation services. The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), a component of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), is the main federal agency that supports applied research, training and development to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.