Geriatric Mental Health Act
The NYS Geriatric Mental Health Act establishes:
- The Interagency Geriatric Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Planning Council
- A geriatric service demonstration program
- Annual reporting to the Governor and the Legislature
Interagency Geriatric Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Planning Council Members:
- The Commissioner of the Office of Mental Health Co-chair;
- The Director of the Office for the Aging
Co-chair; - The Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports Co-chair;
- The Director of the Division of Veterans' Affairs Co-chair;
- The Adjutant General, Division of Military and Naval Affairs;
- One member representing the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities;
- One member representing the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs;
- One member representing the Department of Health;
- One member representing the Education Department and the Board of Regents;
- One member representing the Office of Children and Family Services;
- One member representing the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance;
- Four members appointed by the Governor;
- Two members appointed by the Temporary President of the Senate;
- Two members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
Annual Reports
The Annual Report outlines plans on the mental health and substance use disorder needs of older New Yorkers. The report gives recommendations to address those needs.
Comments or questions about the information on this page can be directed to Adult Services - Geriatrics Program.