S 1797 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the office of addiction and mental health services

This bill creates a new "Office of Addiction and Mental Health Services" in New York by merging the existing Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports. It integrates care for individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both under one office, replacing outdated references to previous agencies. The office will be led by a single commissioner with dual authority, supported by two deputy commissioners focused on addiction and mental health services, respectively. This structural change aims to streamline service delivery and coordination for people seeking treatment for co-occurring conditions.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 13, 2025
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