New York State Office of Mental Health Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 29, 2026 - 21:06 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Request for Proposals to Redevelop Six Acres on Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center Campus for Residential ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of six acres of property located within the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center Campus in Utica, Oneida County. The 6.13-acre site is part of …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 16:19 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million to Expand Behavioral Health Services Into Primary Care Settings

Governor Hochul today announced that the State will receive $10 million in federal funding to ensure more primary care settings offer behavioral health services to support individuals with complex needs. Administered by the state Office of Mental Health …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 04:19 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $4.3 Million Crisis Residence for Youth in Queens

OMH Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan, right, joins the ribbon-cutting for YAI's Children's Crisis Residence. YAI Children’s Crisis Residence to Support Young People Experiencing Behavioral Health Challenges State Now Supports 21 Licensed Children’s …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 04:18 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces $26 Million to Expand and Modernize Emergency Department in Binghamton

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that United Health Services has been awarded a total of $26 million to conduct a massive overhaul of the emergency department at Binghamton General Hospital that will also modernize and expand its behavioral health …

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Published on October 22, 2026 - 18:16 GMT

New York State Announces Opening of Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center in Binghamton

Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier Opens State-Licensed Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center New Facility Results from a $6 Million Investment of State Funding; Provides Alternative to Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits The New York …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 19:18 GMT

New York State Announces $1.6 Million To Prevent Suicides in Rural Areas

Dr. Jay Carruthers, director of the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State, speaking during the Rooted in Action – Innovative Approaches for Rural Suicide Prevention Conference in Ithaca. Rural Suicide Prevention Initiative to Strengthen Community-led …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 19:18 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Psychiatric Hospital Groundbreaking to Bolster Inpatient Capacity in Central New York

Governor Hochul today announced the groundbreaking on a state-funded overhaul of the psychiatric unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse that will increase inpatient capacity and address safety issues. Funded primarily through a $16.9 …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 00:59 GMT

New York State Announces Recognition of the Office of Mental Health’s Chief Advocacy Officer

Chief Advocacy Officer Liz Breier, center, celebrates with OMH colleagues after being honored by the Alliance for Rights and Recovery. Alliance for Rights and Recovery Selects Office of Mental Health’s Chief Advocacy Officer to Receive 'Brendan Nugent …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 03:25 GMT

During Suicide Prevention Month, Governor Hochul Announces New Mental Health Training to Support First Responders

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of a new online training for mental health professionals working with or considering a career helping first responders such as 911 dispatchers, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians and …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 16:52 GMT

New York State Announces the Opening of the First State-Funded Youth Safe Space

The first New York State-funded Youth Safe Space opens in Albany Sept. 23, 2026. NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE FIRST STATE-FUNDED YOUTH SAFE SPACE New Program at the LaSalle School to Provide Free, Voluntary, Peer-Led Programming for Youth …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

New York State Announces $8 Million to Establish Additional Behavioral Health Crisis Response Teams

NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES $8 MILLION TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS Office of Mental Health Funding to Help Four Communities Establish a Behavioral Health-Led Crisis Response System Pilot Programs to Incorporate Trained …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

New York State Announces $1.8 Million To Establish Specialized Crisis Line Serving LGBTQIA+ Youth and Young Adults

Initiative Aimed at Filling the Gap Left After 988’s 'Press 3' Option was Suspended by the Federal Government Funding Also Earmarked to Provide Specialized Training for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Counselors The New York State Office of …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 21:32 GMT

Governor Hochul Celebrates Official Groundbreaking of $167 Million Chelsea Beacon Redevelopment in Manhattan

Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the official groundbreaking of Chelsea Beacon, a more than $167 million redevelopment that will transform the long-vacant, State-owned former Bayview Correctional Facility at 550 West 20th Street in Manhattan's …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 20:34 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces ‘Roadmap’ for Suicide Prevention Statewide

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the New York State Roadmap for Suicide Prevention to create a comprehensive approach to guide these efforts over the next five years. Issued on World Suicide Prevention Day, the roadmap includes three …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 18:43 GMT

New York State Recognizes ‘988 Day’

More New Yorkers Utilizing State’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Following Robust Statewide Investments State Landmarks and Bridges to be Illuminated in Green and Teal at Dusk Today The New York State Office of Mental Health recognized ‘988 Day’ today, …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 12:58 GMT

New York State Encourages Individuals Living with Mental Illness to Visit State Parks, Historic Sites, And Recreational Sites

NEW YORK STATE ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TO VISIT STATE PARKS, HISTORIC SITES, AND RECREATIONAL SITES New Streamlined ‘Access Pass’ Process Helps Individuals Living with Mental Illness Verify Eligibility for Free or Discounted …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:46 GMT

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

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $21 million in capital and start-up funding was awarded to establish three new Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Programs and improve four others across the state. Administered by the State Office of Mental …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 02:15 GMT

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

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 …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:11 GMT

New York State Launches Initiative to Promote Mental Health Preparedness During Emergencies

NEW YORK STATE LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH PREPAREDNESS DURING EMERGENCIES Office of Mental Health Launches Public Education Push Aimed at Helping New Yorkers Prepare, Cope, and Reduce Stress Ads in English and Spanish Now Running …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 22:44 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces New Data Showcasing Investments Into Strengthening Mental Health Care Statewide

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of new data tracking the programs established and expanded following her landmark $1 billion mental health initiative and subsequent investments to strengthen New York State’s system of care. In an …

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