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.
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.
New York’s investment in mental health services
State Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan discusses a new, $1 billion investment in the mental health sector.
Uneven access to mental health services caused by state’s Medicaid billing
State lawmakers want to expand the types of mental health providers who are allowed to bill directly through Medicaid.
July 10, 2020: State plans cuts to mental health services to fill budget hole
The Capitol Pressroom · July 10, 2020: State plans cuts to mental health services to fill budget hole The state is turning to funding for mental health programs in an effort to cut spending to fill its budget gap.
Apr 27, 2020: Federal funding jeopardizes mental health services for children
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 27, 2020: Federal funding jeopardizes mental health services for children Limited funds on the state and federal levels could restrict access to behavioral health services for children across New York. Andrea Smyth, Executive Director
Promoting mental health peer services
We explore the role mental health peers play in supporting New Yorkers struggling with mental illness.
Assembly Mental Health Chair: State needs to reinvest in services after cuts
Feb. 9, 2021 - Lawmakers are continuing their schedule of hearings on the Governor’s proposed budget. We heard from Asm. Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh), chair of the Assembly Mental Health Committee, on what was included and left out of
