New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) Promoting the mental health of all New Yorkers with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/ https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=47270779-5056-907F-6FEE29AAAF66C6AF April 24, 2017 The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) today announced the availability of up to $75,000 in grant funding for projects that help reduce the stigma often associated with mental illness. This funding represents the revenues received through a voluntary tax check-off program launched in 2016. This program allows taxpayers to contribute easily to the ‘Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund’ when filing their NYS taxes. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-65-million-expand-mental-health-services-children-across-new-york April 18, 2017 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $6.5 million awarded to pediatric and family medical practices across New York. Funding will allow 17 health centers to implement the HealthySteps program, which works to integrate a child and family development professional into pediatric and family medicine offices to help identify, monitor, and address emerging behavioral or developmental health concerns in young children. https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=73F2128F-5056-907F-6FC29261C7E1399A April 06, 2017 The New York State Office of Mental Health and New York State Homes and Community Renewal today announced the opening of a $16.6 million housing development at 175 Alexander Street in Rochester. Alexander Commons will offer affordable and supportive housing options with on-site behavioral health services provided by East House. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/planning/docs/507-plan.pdf March 17, 2017 OMH has released its Statewide Comprehensive Five-Year Plan for 2016-2020. This report is also known as the “5.07 Plan”, after section 5.07 of NYS mental hygiene law. The Plan includes a review of consumers, services and programs, and gross expenditures within the New York State public mental health system. The 5.07 Plan also reviews several top priorities for OMH policy and planning efforts in the current and upcoming years. https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=6CA7FA18-5056-907F-6FA87FC8924BDEFD March 13, 2017 The Office of Mental Health (OMH) today announced that it plans to hire several hundred Mental Health Therapy Aides (MHTAs) over the next two years at locations throughout NYS. Eligible candidates must register for, and successfully complete, the MHTA Trainee Civil Service exam, scheduled for May 13, 2017. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-completion-1-million-energy-saving-project-suffolk-county March 13, 2017 >Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $1 million energy-saving project in Brentwood at New York State Office of Mental Health’s Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. The energy efficiency project will save $114,000 in annual energy costs and remove nearly 500 tons of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere every year—the equivalent of taking more than 100 cars off the road. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-grand-opening-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-cortland March 13, 2017 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the grand opening of the $7.5 million Riverview Apartments development in the City of Cortland. The two-story, 39-unit building provides affordable housing for low-income families and for individuals in need of behavioral health services. February 1, 2017 The Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council (BHSAC) meeting scheduled for March 23, 2017, has been canceled. The Office of Mental Health apologizes for any inconvenience and will release the date of April’s meeting within the next few weeks. https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=5D78E180-5056-907F-6FB455DDD47B07E1 January 23, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and the Department of Health today announced that New York has been selected to participate in a two-year demonstration program to better integrate community-based physical and behavioral healthcare services and promote access to improved primary care, mental health, and substance-use disorder services. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-groundbreaking-17-million-mixed-use-housing-development-new-york-city January 23, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the groundbreaking of a $17 million housing development in Jamaica, Queens. The mixed-use housing development will feature 44 units and provide tenants with behavioral health concerns a number of supportive mental health services to promote independence and self-sufficiency. https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=F685DCA7-5056-9076-644AABC80521BDD7 December 29, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and build two mixed-use housing projects on Staten Island. The developments will feature both supportive and affordable housing units, with preferential placements given to veterans and Staten Island residents. https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=5086B93D-9844-C800-49ED001615B517A1 November 21, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) announced the adoption of new regulations which will expand the availability of psychiatric services in communities throughout New York. The new regulations will allow virtual psychiatry appointments between any providers licensed under Article 31 of the Mental Hygiene Law, with specific provisions to ensure quality of care and patient confidentiality. Previous regulations enacted in February 2015 limited the use of telepsychiatry between Article 31 licensed clinics. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=3E8217B0-BF64-8574-49681F62EA197811 November 3, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced the grand opening of the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center Child and Adolescent Crisis Respite House, a new short-stay residential program for children in Ogdensburg, New York. The program provides a safe reprieve for children in crisis, as an alternative to inpatient psychiatric admissions. This program addresses an identified need for alternative and community-based mental health services in the North Country and builds upon the success of other crisis-respite programs developed throughout the state. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-grand-opening-248-million-affordable-housing-development-ronkonkoma October 27, 2016 Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the grand opening of the $24.8 million Liberty Landing apartments in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County. The 59-unit supportive housing project, operated by Concern for Independent Living, offers residential based support services to formerly homeless veterans, in addition to affordable housing for low income Long Island families. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2016/save-the-date.pdf October 11, 2016 OMH is conducting a Statewide Virtual Town Hall on November 16, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with Commissioner Ann Marie Sullivan, M.D. presenting the 'Commissioner’s Transformation Agenda for a Changing Healthcare Environment'. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=ABF44634-5056-9D0B-1A354C6C62DAD187 October 5, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health announced the launch of the Project TEACH Statewide Coordination Center, which will further expand a program that supports the treatment of children with mild-to-moderate mental health problems within pediatric primary care settings. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsltr/2016/oct-2016.pdf October 5, 2016 This edition of OMH News will discuss how the New York State Office of Mental Health is moving toward a fully integrated health care system, transforming the services we provide for those we serve. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-nearly-8-million-outreach-program-expand-mental-health-addiction-and September 23, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that eight mental health providers have been selected to receive $7.96 million through the Partnership Innovation for Older Adults program. The recipients will establish community programs that identify adults age 55 or older whose independence or survival in the community is in jeopardy because of a mental health, substance use, or aging-related concern. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-grand-opening-144-million-affordable-housing-development-ontario September 16, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the grand opening of the $14.4 million Trolley Station Apartments in Canandaigua, Ontario County. The 48-unit supportive housing development, operated by DePaul Community Services, offers residential based services for low-income individuals and residents with behavioral health issues. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-conditional-awards-development-first-1200-supportive-housing-units September 13, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the first conditional awards that will support the development of 1,200 units of supportive housing for vulnerable New Yorkers who are at risk of homelessness. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=35F10107-5056-9D0B-1AD18AB9FF519981 September 12, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health announced the release of an extensive, multifaceted plan for suicide prevention, aimed at reducing New York State’s suicide rate. To guide suicide prevention statewide, 1,700 Too Many: New York State’s Suicide Prevention Plan will empower communities, healthcare professionals, and researchers with the tools they need to decrease the number of deaths by suicide. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/publications/suicde-prevention-plan.pdf September 12, 2016 While New York State has one of the lowest suicide rates in the country, all states have witnessed an alarming rise in suicides over the last decade. In response, New York State has developed a comprehensive and multi-faceted suicide prevention plan that is the first of its kind nationwide. By working together, we can prevent suicide. Read it today. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/booklets/coloring-book.pdf September 7, 2016 For the 2016 Great New York State Fair, the Office of Mental Health contacted some of the individuals who are involved in the art therapy programs at our state facilities and asked to feature their artwork in a coloring book. The images you see within this coloring book are original artwork created by the people we serve. The color has just been removed so you can use your own imagination to color in between the lines… or outside of them! We’re making the coloring book available online so that everyone can print it out at home and enjoy the healing power of creativity. So color away! http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=A9A5F23E-ABE4-2C55-75BA266B4A70E722 August 31, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health announced that applications are being accepted for the Doctors Across New York (DANY) Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program. This incentive offers up to $150,000 in tax-free reimbursement for psychiatrists with active student loan debt who agree to serve at a New York State Office of Mental Health psychiatric center for at least five years. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-action-ensure-insurers-comply-mental-health-equity-standards July 27, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Department of Financial Services has issued guidance to ensure that insurers do not unfairly discriminate against individuals facing mental health disorders. In a letter, DFS informed health insurers of their responsibility to provide the same level of coverage for mental health and substance use disorders as for medical or surgical care. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2016/rfa-announcement.pdf July 20, 2016 On July 20, 2016, the New York State Department of Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York announced the availability of funds under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, established pursuant to Section 2825-d of the Public Health Law. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=5F2C4B88-0D1D-B4CE-8956B609726C547C July 12, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health announced the grand opening of Hutchings Psychiatric Center’s renovated Madison Street Clinic in downtown Syracuse. The clinic is now the largest adult outpatient clinic in the area and will be adding primary healthcare services to the existing behavioral health services provided by Hutchings Psychiatric Center. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=1B81A638-5056-9D2A-101C9A7DE0F01DD5 July 12, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health announced the groundbreaking of a new outpatient behavioral health clinic in Gowanda, New York. The facility will offer outpatient services through the Office of Mental Health’s Buffalo Psychiatric Center and Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center, among other programs https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsltr/2016/july-2016.pdf July 05, 2016 http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=497CAD03-5056-9D2A-1025F1A412CC90C8 June 13, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health announced the reopening of a community residence on Long Island for individuals with behavioral health concerns that was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-launches-phase-one-unprecedented-104-billion-homelessness-action-plan June 2, 2016 New York State announced the launch of Phase One of the Homelessness Action Plan, which is part of a multifaceted, focused and comprehensive package of initiatives involving multiple agencies. In his 2016 State of the State address, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proposed a historic $10.4 billion commitment to combat homelessness statewide over the next five years, which includes $2.6 billion for new supportive housing units and $7.8 billion for continuing commitments in support of existing supportive housing units, shelter beds, and other homeless services. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsltr/2016/june-2016.pdf June 1, 2016 https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2016/maria-oquendo-apa-statement.pdf May 20, 2016 http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-more-6-million-help-childrens-behavioral-health-providers-improve May 9, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the award of $6,081,700 to help 122 behavioral health providers that offer children's services improve or develop their technological infrastructure. These funds, awarded statewide, will be used by providers to implement new technologies to launch or update their Medicaid billing infrastructure. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=E0482276-5056-9D2A-10C2E05E2A2E9D4A May 5, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health announced the expansion of a program that supports treatment of children with mild-to-moderate mental health problems within pediatric primary care settings. Project TEACH (Training and Education for the Advancement of Children’s Health) links pediatric primary care providers with child psychiatrists to provide immediate consultation services and expands the availability and accessibility of children’s psychiatric services throughout New York State. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-opening-three-additional-programs-aimed-helping-youth-schizophrenia May 3, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the expansion of a state program that helps young adults with newly emerging psychotic symptoms. Run by the state Office of Mental Health, the OnTrackNY program provides young adults with innovative, team-based psychiatric treatment, employment and educational services, as well as family education and support at locations throughout New York State. Three new locations are now open in Manhattan, Rochester and Albany, and eight additional sites are slated to open across the state by the end of 2016. https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2016/mentalhealthawarenessmonthmessage.pdf May 3, 2016 The Office of Mental Health is pleased to join with individuals and organizations across New York State, the United States, and the world as we recognize May as Mental Health Month https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/budget/16-17-eb.pdf April 29, 2016 The Office of Mental Health's final 2016-2017 Enacted Budget includes more than $3.97 billion in All Funds Appropriations, which represents a net year to year increase of $40.28 million. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-groundbreaking-new-735-million-affordable-housing-development-cortland April 27, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that construction has begun on the $7.35 million Riverview Apartments project in Cortland. When complete, the two-story, 39-unit building will provide affordable housing for low-income families as well as supportive housing for individuals who require behavioral health services. Christopher Community Inc. is developing the project which is being funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the Community Preservation Corporation and Enterprise Community Investment. Catholic Charities of Cortland County will provide comprehensive mental health services to the tenants in the supportive units. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/spotlight-prevention/self-assessment-abuse-free-environment-tool/self-assessment-tool-office-of-mental-health March 24, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health has partnered with the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs in the development of an optional tool for providers under the jurisdiction of the New York State Protection of People with Special Needs Act. The tool is the Self-Assessment for an Abuse Free Environment. It is a voluntary tool that providers can use to evaluate their programs for risk of quality management vulnerabilities and to provide resources to mitigate identified risk areas. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-10-million-help-non-profits-improve-health-information-technology March 17, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo announced $10 million in awards to help non-profit behavioral health and developmental disability service providers improve and develop their technological infrastructure. These awards will be used by providers to strengthen information technology operations as New York State continues the transition to Medicaid Managed Care for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability healthcare. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-68-million-expand-mental-health-services-children March 16, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $6.8 million in available funds to implement the Healthy Steps for Young Children program in 19 sites throughout New York State. This program, offered by the New York State Office of Mental Health, will fund the integration of a child and family development professional into pediatric and family medicine doctors’ offices, to help identify, monitor and treat emerging behavioral and developmental health concerns in young children. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-24-million-funding-support-employment-individuals-disabilities March 8, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $2.4 million has been distributed to 100 organizations that provide employment services to individuals with disabilities via the New York State Employment Services System. This funding is part of the Governor’s Employment First Initiative to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/nyscri/ March 7, 2016 Version 3.0 of the New York State Clinical Records Initiative (NYSCRI) Operational System is now online. Developed by the OMH Office of Medical Informatics, this update is designed to help OMH mental health clinics that run adult and child treatment programs (Part 599 Clinics) manage their office resources so that they can focus on caring for clients. It offers access to data based on regulations, standards, and person-centered care. This new version offers users improved search capabilities, the ability to generate completed forms and takes advantage of advances in clinical thinking from OMH and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=01B14B83-5056-9D2A-10A2B3D2F1A10578 March 3, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health is excited to announce "Brain Day," a free, family-oriented event to highlight brain science and mental health, on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at the Nathan Kline Institute in Orangeburg, New York. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=C6A57DED-5056-9D2A-1033726434E5EE43 March 1, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced upcoming suicide prevention training courses occurring throughout New York State. These free or low-cost training sessions are both scheduled and available by request in every county of the state. Various trainings are available for the general public in addition to targeted trainings for teachers, nurses, police officers and teens. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=94157A21-A32B-DAED-7A8A001541C11B68 February 23, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health and Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services announced today that New York has been awarded a federal planning grant of $982,373 to strengthen its community-based mental health care and substance use disorder programs through the development of new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) in pilot sites across the state. http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=2A12B601-5056-9D2A-1008C713FA79FCE9 February 17, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Hutchings Psychiatric Center and SUNY Upstate Medical University announced that they have been awarded a $375,000 three-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support the training of a diverse group of adults in Mental Health First Aid. This training will help adults detect mental illness occurring in youth in Onondaga County and connect them with needed services. http://www.nyshcr.org/Press/news160211.htm February 11, 2016 State agencies and partners dedicated the Herkimer Street Residence, a 53-unit housing development in Brooklyn for low income individuals and formerly homeless adults recovering from mental illness. New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), elected officials, The Bridge, Enterprise Community Partners, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and TD Bank joined to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new building, constructed under the NY/NY III supportive housing program. Of the 53 apartments in the building, 33 studios and two-bedroom apartments are reserved for formerly homeless adults recovering from mental illness and young adults aging out of foster care. http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsltr/2016/february.pdf February 01, 2016 http://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediaContact/public/view.cfm?parm=9713DCA1-BFCD-0642-AAA26A796BA5E8C3 January 21, 2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York announced the opening of the new $350 million Bronx Behavioral Health Campus in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, New York City. The new 436,310-square-foot facility features modern amenities for the 156-bed Bronx Psychiatric Center, the 86-bed New York City Children’s Center- Bronx Campus, and an expanded 188-bed residential village providing transitional and supported housing to adults with behavioral health issues. http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-new-regulations-protecting-transgender-new-yorkers-discrimination-take January 20, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Division of Human Rights has adopted new regulations that ban discrimination and harassment against transgender people. The regulations are effective today, and affirm that transgender individuals are protected under the state’s Human Rights Law. http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bho/provider-designation.html December 30, 2015 The list of agencies designated to provide Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS) outside of New York City (rest of state) is now available. The linked page contains a list with the names of providers designated to provide BH HCBS, along with which service(s) they have been designated to provide. Each provider listed has gone through the BH HCBS application process for designation established by New York State. All applicants should expect to receive a letter regarding their designation status by January 15, 2016. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-completion-64-unit-affordable-housing-development-plattsburgh December 08, 2015 https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-50-million-available-nonprofit-infrastructure-improvements-during October 28, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/medicaid-managed-care-public-forum.pdf September 21, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/planning/507/ September 09, 2015 https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-20-million-new-mental-health-services September 03, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bho/plan-qualification-process.html August 26, 2015 http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-expansion-early-intervention-services-new-york-youth-schizophrenia August 24, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/planning/507/save-the-date-2015.pdf August 21, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/hcbs/html/services-application/index.htm August 21, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/hcbs/html/services-application/rest-of-state-extension.html August 06, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/public-forum-20150806.pdf July 07, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/hcbs/html/services-application/index.htm July 08, 2015 An online application is now available for agencies interested in providing Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). The application deadline for all agencies outside of New York City is Monday, August 10. Please visit the HCBS webpage for more information. http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/public-forum-brooklyn.pdf July 07, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/integration-study/ July 01, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/community-bhc.pdf June 26, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/public_notice/2015/service-agency-integration.pdf June 25, 2015 OMH and OASAS announce public forums to take feedback on potential behavioral health service agency integration http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/cmha-week-proclamation-2015.pdf May 05, 2015 In New York State, more than 300,000 children live with a serious mental health condition. Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week PDF Document was created to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and to show that positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development from birth. Please see the attached brochure for more details. http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bho/phase2.html May 01, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/great_state.pdf April 29, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/public-notice-bh-implementation.pdf April 29, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/clinic_restructuring/integrated-services.html April 20, 2015 Effective January 1, 2015, New York State authorizes the licensure category “Integrated Outpatient Services” for OMH-licensed providers (14 NYCRR Part 598), OASAS-licensed providers (14 NYCRR Part 825), and DOH-licensed providers (10 NYCRR Part 404). The new regulations further the integration of physical and behavioral health services in clinic settings under a single license. http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/2015_spring_nursing_conference.pdf April 13, 2015 Registration is now open! The 7th annual collaboration between American Psychiatric Nurses Association-New York Chapter and NYS Office of Mental Health Chief Nursing Officers Organization focuses on Innovative Mental Health Care: Nurses, Consumers and State Leaders Working Together to Lead Mental Health Reform. State leaders will discuss healthcare reform and collaborative care, provide an in depth discussion on Value Based Payment (VBP); continuing with nurses on the power of personal resilience, innovative strategies to work with individuals living with a personality disorder and consumers on strategies that are helping them to move from trauma and survival to success. Please see attached brochure for the conference schedule and registration details! Deadline to register is Friday, May 15th. Early registration preferred. http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/journey-award-winners/ April 08, 2015 http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/hcbs/html/services-application/index.htm March 06, 2015 The list of New York City (NYC) Agencies designated to provide Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) is now available. The linked spreadsheet contains the names of NYC providers designated to provide HCBS, along with which service(s) they have been designated to provide. Each provider listed has gone through the HCBS designation process established by New York State. http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/News/2015/CommissionerJLPHTestimony2015.pdf March 04, 2015