Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview With Dr. Jorge Petit, Executive Deputy Commissioner and Director of Community Services, Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• July 29th, 2026
• behavioral health services, community-based care, Division of Mental Hygiene, mental health equity, New York City, NYC DOHMH, peer workforce, Summer 2026 Issue, workforce development, youth mental health
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Overview In this interview, Dr. Jorge Petit, Executive Deputy Commissioner and Director of Community Services for the Division of Mental Hygiene at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, discusses what has changed and what remains constant in New York City's behavioral health...

From Advocacy to Systems Transformation: Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu’s Contributions to Disability Policy Reform and the Advancement of Equitable Services

• By: David Minot Behavioral Health News
• July 29th, 2026
• accessible housing, developmental disabilities, disability policy reform, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Medicaid reform, Rhode Island, Summer 2026 Issue, systems transformation, workforce sustainability
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Advocacy in disability and behavioral health services often begins with a simple goal: improving quality of life for individuals and families. Yet meaningful and lasting policy change rarely emerges from isolated efforts. Systems transformation requires strategic leadership, coalition alignment,...

Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview with Mary Brite, COO of Outreach Development Corporation, on Staying Mission-Driven Through Continuous Change

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• April 20th, 2026
• behavioral health leadership, behavioral health workforce, change management, integrated care, mission-driven organizations, organizational resilience, Spring 2026 Issue, staff engagement, workforce retention
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Overview In this interview, Mary Brite, Chief Operating Officer of Outreach Development Corporation, discusses how behavioral health leaders can navigate continuous change by anchoring to mission clarity, building strong organizational structures, and fostering a culture of listening,...

New York State Releases Landmark Maternal Mental Health Policy Roadmap

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• November 6th, 2025
• doulas, integrated care, maternal mental health, peer support, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, PMADs, policy, postpartum depression, stigma reduction, treatment reform
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In a major step forward for maternal mental health policy, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has released a comprehensive 128-page report detailing actionable recommendations, systemic challenges, and aspirational goals to improve mental health outcomes for birthing persons across...

Ira Minot, MHNE Founder, Bids Farewell: Looking Forward to New Challenges

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• September 29th, 2025
• behavioral health leadership, community collaboration, Fall 2025 Issue, founder’s legacy award, Ira Minot, medication-resistant depression, mental health advocacy, Mental Health News Education, retirement 2025
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Mental Health News Education (MHNE) recently held its 2025 Leadership Awards Reception, where Founder and former Executive Director Ira Minot, LMSW, was honored with the Founder’s Legacy Award for his more than 25 years of visionary leadership. Presenting the award was Ashley Brody, CEO of Search...

Carmen Collado: Championing Community Care and Strategic Growth in Mental Health Services

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• January 14th, 2025
• community services, cultural competence, mental health, nonprofit, social equity, underserved communities, Winter 2025 Issue
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Carmen Collado, LCSW-R, is a seasoned leader in the behavioral health field, recently appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Community Counseling & Mediation (CCM). With over 30 years of experience in human services, Collado brings a wealth of expertise in delivering compassionate,...

Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview with Jihoon Kim, CEO of InUnity Alliance

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• July 24th, 2024
• addiction recovery, advocacy, behavioral health, community-based care, health disparities, interview, mental health, new york health initiatives, overcoming stigma, overdose crisis, policy, reimbursement rates, substance abuse prevention, Summer 2024 Issue, workforce crisis
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Overview In this interview, Jorge R. Petit, Founder/CEO of Quality Healthcare Solutions, LLC, speaks with Jihoon Kim, CEO of InUnity Alliance (asapnys.org / coalitionny.org). Jihoon discusses his strategic vision and priorities for addressing the growing mental health and addiction crisis in New...

Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview with Mary Brewster, Associate Commissioner for Harm Reduction at the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction, buprenorphine, compassionate care, drug overdose deaths, Fall 2023 Issue, fentanyl testing, harm reduction, HIV/AIDS epidemic, life-saving care, low-threshold services, medication-assisted treatment, naloxone distribution, non-stigmatizing language, opioid epidemic, opioid use disorder, saving lives, stigma reduction, substance use disorder, syringe exchange programs
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Overview David Minot, Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, the non-profit organization that publishes Behavioral Health News, interviewed Mary Brewster, Associate Commissioner for Harm Reduction at the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). The mission of...

Jorge R. Petit, MD, Appointed to SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• October 13th, 2023
• access to treatment, addiction treatment services, Fall 2023 Issue, news, recovery services, SAMHSA, substance use disorders, wellbeing
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We are thrilled to announce that Jorge R. Petit, MD, was recently appointed to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) National Advisory Council. Dr. Petit will be joining the SAMHSA CSAT National Advisory Council...

Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview with Mitchell Netburn, President & CEO of Samaritan Daytop Village

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• January 5th, 2023
• addiction treatment, asylum seekers, Board training, fentanyl, harm reduction, mental health treatment, mental illness, methadone clinics, Narcan, opioid crisis, saving lives, staff training, substance use disorder, supportive housing, telehealth, Winter 2023 Issue, workforce shortage
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Overview David Minot, Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, the non-profit organization that publishes Behavioral Health News, interviewed Mitchell Netburn, President and CEO of Samaritan Daytop Village, a nonprofit organization that has been improving the quality of life for New...