Expanding access to mental health courts
A new law allows counties to refer criminal defendants to mental health courts in adjoining counties.
Stronger insurance regulations to promote mental health services
Democratic state lawmakers are pushing a package of bills to make mental health services more accessible for New Yorkers.
Expanding mental health services to low-income kids
A settlement with the Hochul administration requires the state to invest more in Medicaid rates for mental health services.
State takes steps to promote mental health care access
State Office of Mental Health's Joe Katagiri explains efforts to boost access to mental health and substance abuse treatments.
Mental health advocates, lawmakers debate involuntary commitment expansion
The New York Public News Network's J.T. Stone explores what new involuntary commitment language could mean.
Mental health providers decry lack of support for workforce
Mental Health Association in New York State CEO Glenn Liebman talks about funding for organizations contracting with the state.
Thousands languish on wait lists for mental health services
New York amasses wait lists for mental health services while Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to expand involuntary commitments.
Kids face waitlists for preventative mental health services
Kids on Medicaid in New York can wait months - if not years - to get access to outpatient mental health services.
Senate Mental Health leader talks 2025 issues
Senator Samra Brouk talks about a proposed expansion of involuntary commitments and her priorities in 2025.
Checking in with NY Mental Health Commissioner
Dr. Ann Sullivan discusses some of the mental health initiatives in Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal.
