Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $9 million in state funding for a loan repayment program for mental health workers. The Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program will be administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health. It will … [Read more...]
Three Local Agencies Awarded Funds to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth
Three Chautauqua County agencies are among community-based healthcare providers statewide being awarded funds to expand mental health services for youth. Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $3.3 million in federal funding will be … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Awarded $150,000 to Support Mental Health in Area Schools
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene was recently awarded $150,000 to support eligible Chautauqua County schools with their students’ mental health needs. Administered by the Office of Mental Health and developed in consultation with … [Read more...]
Rally Held at North County Hospital that Is Slated for Closure
IRVING - A coalition of community leaders, healthcare workers, and elected officials gathered at a press conference and rally Friday in Irving to call on the Board of Directors and administration of TLC/Lakeshore hospital to cease its move towards … [Read more...]
State Mental Health Facilities Need to do a Better Job Communicating with Family Members About Abuse, Neglect
ALBANY - New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. In May 2007, the state legislature enacted … [Read more...]
State Suicide Prevent Task Forces Releases First Report
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced the release of the first report from the New York State Suicide Prevention Task Force. Established by the Governor in November 2017, the Task Force serves to increase awareness of and access to … [Read more...]
State Panel Approves WCA, UPMC Agreement
NEW YORK - A State panel has given its approval to a merger between WCA Hospital and UPMC. The Establishment and Project Review Committee for the state Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) reviewed and approved the application for … [Read more...]