July 16, 2020: COVID-19 forces innovation in mental healthcare delivery
The Capitol Pressroom · July 16, 2020: COVID-19 forces innovation in mental healthcare delivery The COVID-19 pandemic has forced adaptations for industries to continue delivering services. Lauri Cole, Executive Director of the New York State Council for Community Behavioral
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
Feb. 13, 2020: Mental health housing funding
“Bring It Home”, a coalition of mental health advocates and supportive housing supporters is calling for adequate funding of community-based mental health housing. Toni Lasicki, Executive Director of the Association for Community Living of New York State, joined
Feb. 4, 2020: Mental Health Funding
Budget hearing season in Albany is still going strong with Monday’s hearing on mental health. Assembly Mental Health Committee Chair Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) weighed in on the Governor’s proposed spending plan.
January 14, 2020: Mental health funding w/Sen. David Carlucci
With a 6 billion dollar budget gap, legislators are debating whether the state should cut spending or raise revenues to fill the hole. Sen. David Carlucci (D-Clarkstown), chair of the Senate Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, explained
December 30, 2019: Mental health funding
A coalition of advocates and mental health providers are calling on the Governor to halt any cuts to mental health services for adolescents. Andrea Smyth, Executive Director of the New York State Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health, explained
NY wastewater monitoring promotes public health
The state's wastewater surveillance system has been recognized by the CDC as a "Center of Excellence."
Environmentalists eye stricter drinking water standards
Guidance this summer from federal environmental regulators has changed the landscape around safe drinking water.
Mentally ill New Yorkers slip through safety net
Crain's New York's Maya Kaufman discusses her deep dive into services provided to homeless New Yorkers who are mentally ill.
