New York State Office of Mental Health

OMH joined in a celebration of National Disability Pride Month and the 36th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The day featured a program to award nine advocates for their dedication to people with disabilities or mental illness. Read more in the latest edition of OMH News 👇 https://lnkd.in/ekArP_Yz

More than $6 million has been awarded to establish seven Clubhouses in upstate New York, providing services and supports to individuals living with mental health challenges and promoting self-determination. WXXI Public Broadcasting Council reported on how East House in Rochester plans to use the funding to improve mental health. https://lnkd.in/eAFZdpib

New York State is celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In Albany this week, OMH and other state agencies honored advocates for people with disabilities and mental illness as part of National Disability Pride Month. https://lnkd.in/gHfpyywj

We are strengthening mental health services for young people and their families. If you have lived or work experience with mental health services and have feedback to share, we want to hear from you.   Register for one of our 4 in-person sessions: Brentwood: https://lnkd.in/gDawd6sW Liverpool: https://lnkd.in/gAdKfrmQ Rochester: https://lnkd.in/g49ZJzt2 Newburgh: https://lnkd.in/grmvyfhm OR   Join one of our 2 virtual sessions: July 27: https://lnkd.in/giJc5nSV September 2: https://lnkd.in/gCnEVyB9

Extreme heat is expected to continue for several days. OMH is warning of the increased risk to those receiving antipsychotic and anticholinergic medications and offering tips for everyone to stay cool. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTRPqitS

Monroe Plan for Medical Care's Safe Options Support (SOS) team serving Steuben and Chemung counties was profiled by the New York Public News Network, which joined the OMH-funded program during a homeless outreach effort this summer. https://lnkd.in/gFfhrDYJ

Can you truly hold space for someone else when your own body is in survival mode? Join us July 29th for our third Quarterly Network Meeting, Holding Space for Big Emotions, where we'll explore the science of stress responses and practice a somatic micro-tool to help you stay grounded when emotions run high. 📅 Wed, July 29th | 9–10am | Virtual 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/eMR28Rth

Commissioner Ann Sullivan has released a statement regarding the Department of Justice's Memorandum Opinion on Olmstead v. L.C. "We recognize that this DOJ memo has raised serious concerns. However, this memorandum is not legally binding, and OMH remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing access to services and supports that enable individuals to live in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs, consistent with federal and state law." Read her entire statement: https://lnkd.in/e-D_F56Y

Specialized housing units at Sparrow Square are transforming a dormant section of the Kingsboro Psychiatric Center campus in Brooklyn — part of Governor Hochul's record investments in mental health. https://lnkd.in/e-ftHNMb

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? OMH has jobs for every career level. Meet our team this week at these events: • 6/16/26: Rensselaer Workshop: Civil Service Careers and NY HELPS • 6/18/26: NYS Civil Service & Office of Mental Health: Careers in NYC/Long Island Register for the NYS Civil Service & Office of Mental Health: Careers in NYC/Long Island - https://lnkd.in/egmYkY9a For details on job opportunities and events in your area, email us at OMHRecruiter@omh.ny.gov #OMHjobs