New York State Office of Mental Health

New York State is committed to building a public workforce that reflects the diversity of our community—including people with disabilities. Employment first means real jobs for disabled New Yorkers. Find yourself here. Learn about Employment First with New York State: ny.gov/EmploymentFirst

Commissioner Sullivan spoke this week at our 2025 Health Equity Summit, cosponsored with the Mental Health Association in New York State The conference explored how social determinants of health and socio-economic factors shape access to care, quality of services and treatment outcomes for New Yorkers living in rural areas.

OMH supports real jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities. Find yourself here. Learn more about Employment First with New York State: ny.gov/EmploymentFirst #Hiring #DisabilityEmployment #EmployementFirst

Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan discusses New York's commitment to providing services amid federal cuts. Sullivan addressed non-profit leaders from across the state at the Association for Community Living, Inc. conference in Bolton Landing.

New York is leading all states in having the lowest prevalence of mental illness and the best access to mental health care. ‘The State of Mental Health in America’ report ranked New York as a national leader in 17 common measures of mental health based on federal data. New York had the lowest prevalence of mental illness and highest rates of access to care for adults, according to the report. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/embcMJVk  

Happening next week! Be sure to sign up and have your voice heard. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eY79Wv2W 

Did you know that the design of a space impacts recovery? OMH was at the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York "Designing for Wellness" workshop today sharing how elements of design can reduce stigma for people getting mental health care.

The latest edition of OMH News is now available on the OMH website. The lead story of this edition discusses the initiatives by New York State and OMH promote awareness, education, and action to prevent suicide. https://lnkd.in/esMkBS4E

Registration for our upcoming Child & Adolescent Mental Health Fall Intensive Training is now open! This interactive training series spans over four days on October 26-27 and November 2-3, and offers 15 CME credits upon completion. Those who attend every training event will have the opportunity to sign-up for site-based learning and consultation time with their local Project TEACH child and adolescent psychiatrist. Topics to be discussed include: ADHD, Anxiety and Aggression, Depression and Suicide Assessment/Management, Trauma Informed Care, Eating Disorders and Collaborating with Schools. Space is limited, so we encourage those interested to register now! Link: https://lnkd.in/eVtNxB3j #ContinuingMedicalEducation #YouthMentalHealth #ADHD #Depression #Anxiety #AdolescentMentalHealth

OMH, in partnership with the Western New York Departments of Community Services, is hosting in-person Community Engagement Sessions across Western New York, and we want to hear from you! Locations:  Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 9, 9-11 a.m. –  Rochester Central Library, 115 South Ave, Rochester, NY, 14605 Hornell Community Arts Center, 58 Broadway Mall, Hornell, NY, 14843 Thursday, Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 10, 9-11 a.m. –  Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, 14203 Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY, 14850 The sessions are open to all community members, and all ages are welcome to attend! We especially want to hear from people who receive or have received mental health services, and people who have wanted to get services but haven’t. If you are a peer provider, advocate, other mental health provider, or anyone else who works with groups or people who may be interested, please share this information with them. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eY79Wv2W