Governor Hochul Announces $21 Million to Expand Emergency Programs for Individuals Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

• By: | The Office of The Governor of New York State
• August 12th, 2026
• behavioral health, CPEP, crisis services, hospital funding, mental health crisis, new york, Office of Mental Health, psychiatric emergency
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Comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs provide 24/7 emergency services, extended observation, and crisis outreach. Funding to establish new programs at hospitals in New York City, the Hudson Valley, and northern New York regions; help improve four others. On August 10, 2026, Governor...

New York State Announces $660,000 Awarded to Strengthen Suicide Prevention Efforts in Five Rural Counties

• By: | New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• August 11th, 2026
• behavioral health, community-based programming, crisis response, funding, new york, Office of Mental Health, rural mental health, suicide prevention
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Funding Will Support the Establishment of Sustainable Prevention Activities in Schools, Clinical Settings, and in the Community Office of Mental Health's Suicide Prevention Center of New York to Assist in Implementing Local Initiatives Statewide The New York State Office of Mental Health...

Peer Services in Behavioral Health: New York State Leading the Way

• By: Dr. Ann M. Sullivan Liz Breier Em Wasserman Ian Pickus New York State Office of Mental Health
• April 21st, 2026
• Clubhouse model, lived experience, New York State, Office of Mental Health, peer advocates, peer support, recovery, Spring 2026 Issue, workforce development
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Individuals with lived experience with mental illness have a unique perspective that can play a crucial role in helping others on the path to recovery. A key facet of reaching and forming bonds with individuals seeking support is the strong connection peer support workers offer. We have made...