New York Behavioral Health Advocates Rally at Capitol, Win Support of 100+ Legislators for Critical Funding Increase

• By: | The Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS)
• May 1st, 2026
• behavioral health advocacy, community-based services, inflationary increase, mental health funding, mental health services, New York State budget, public policy, workforce crisis
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The Mental Health Association in New York State and leading statewide behavioral health and human services organizations have been rallying with legislators at the State Capitol in support of the final budget for FY 2026-27 including a 4% targeted inflationary increase (formerly known as the cost...

NY State Governor Hochul Receives National Award for Outstanding Leadership in Mental Health Policy

• By: | The Office of The Governor of New York State
• March 31st, 2026
• continuum of care, Governor Hochul, Mental Health America, mental health funding, mental health policy, New York State, public policy, youth mental health
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Mental Health America’s 2026 Governor’s Leadership Award Cites Administration’s ‘Significant and Sustained Investments’ in Mental Health Governor Hochul has Channeled Approximately $2 Billion into Expanding Access; Strengthening New York State’s Continuum of Care Governor...