Diversion Is Prevention: How New York Is Supporting Mental Health Around the Legal System

• By: Dr. Ann M. Sullivan New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• October 12th, 2026
• assisted outpatient treatment, criminal legal system, crisis intervention, diversion programs, Fall 2026 Issue, forensic services, mental health services, new york, serious mental illness
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We all deal with mental health challenges in our lives. In New York State, we are doing everything in our power to guarantee that nobody has to face these challenges alone by expanding community-based services, supporting individuals during all stages of life, and promoting sustained recovery. For...

Commentary on Treating Vulnerable, Mentally Ill Patients

• By: Richard A. Sheola Health and Justice Strategies, LLC
• July 1st, 2017
• behavioral health, care coordination, criminal justice reform, diversion programs, mass incarceration, recidivism, reentry services, trauma-informed care
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Dr. Falconer effectively drives home the travesty of the disproportionate representation of those with serious behavioral health issues behind bars. Alarming, but not new, the “trans-institutionalization” of the 80’s and 90’s continues unabated to its tragic conclusion. She cogently...