Hochul proposes mental health investments
The executive budget proposal commits funding to the 9-8-8 mental health hotline and the mental health workforce.
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.
Meeting the mental health needs of New York’s veterans
Assemblyman Jake Ashby, who served overseas, is engaged in a listening tour around New York with his fellow Republicans.
Mental health providers want to give workers a bonus
Mental Health Association of New York State CEO Glenn Liebman wants the state to invest in its direct care workers.
Assembly studies concurrent mental health and substance abuse treatment strategies
Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee Chair Phil Steck, a Capital Region Democrat, discusses strategies to ensure New Yorkers with mental health and substance abuse conditions receive the help they need and considers whether the merger of two state agencies is the answers.
County mental health officials doing more with less during pandemic
Mar. 8, 2021 - For many New Yorkers, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of their lives including their mental health. Today, we heard from Kelly Hansen, Executive Director of the New York State Conference of Local
Budget language expanding involuntary commitments alarms mental health community
Feb. 18, 2021 - Harvey Rosenthal, CEO of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, discussed potential changes to the state’s involuntary commitment regulations which could make the practice more common.
Unpacking Cuomo’s mental health budget proposal
Feb. 11, 2021 - Glenn Liebman, CEO of the Mental Health Association in New York State, weighed in on what was included and left out of the Governor’s mental health budget proposal.
Mental health care providers warn of telehealth’s limitations
Feb. 10, 2021 - Telehealth services have helped New Yorkers access health services during the pandemic, but some health care advocates are concerned about its long-term shortcomings. Sebrina Barrett, Executive Director of the Association for Community Living, and
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
