New York Governor Proposes Merging Offices Of Mental Health & Addiction Services

The New York Governor’s Budget includes a proposal to create a new, integrated agency - the Office of Addiction and Mental Health Services (OAMHS). The new agency will replace the Office of Mental Health and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. The new agency will be able to regulate both mental health and addiction treatment provider organizations. The creation of this new integrated agency will allow for administrative regulatory simplification and may enhance the delivery of treatment for individuals with comorbid mental health and substance use conditions. The goal is to maintain all services for mental health and substance . . .