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Office of Mental Health
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New York State Office of Mental Health
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omh.ny.gov
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersAlbany, United States
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United States
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North America
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Offices2 records

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Keyword5 values
public mental health services, psychiatric inpatient care, behavioral health programs, crisis intervention services, forensic mental health
Industry4 codes
1Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units
CodeHLAFACABPrimaryYes
2Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services
CodeHLAFACAHPrimaryNo
3Specialty HMOs (e.g., Behavioral Health, Dental, Vision)
CodeHLAEAMAJPrimaryNo
4Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD)
CodeHSABAIAFPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals622210
  • Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)621330
  • Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists621112
  • Administration of Public Health Programs923120
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities8050
  • Hospital & Medical Service Plans6324
  • Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service6411
Product category
Public Mental Health Services
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Revenue model2 records
1Medicaid Reimbursement
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

OMH facilities and licensed providers receive Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services. The agency oversees Medicaid reimbursement rates and behavioral health managed care programs.

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2State Budget Funding
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

OMH operates under New York State budget allocations, including FY 2026-27 Executive Budget provisions for behavioral health services and integrated care frameworks.

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New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates as the state government agency responsible for providing and overseeing mental health services across New York State. It runs 24 state-operated psychiatric facilities delivering inpatient, outpatient, and crisis care, licenses and regulates behavioral health providers, and operates specialized programs including PSYCKES behavioral health data integration, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and forensic mental health services for justice-involved individuals.

Differentiator
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Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Teen Mental Health First Aid program reaching 180,000+ students annually
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Product overview1 text field

The New York State Office of Mental Health operates as a state government agency providing a comprehensive system of mental health services through 24 state-run psychiatric facilities, community-based programs, and data integration systems. The portfolio includes PSYCKES (behavioral health data system integrated with EHRs via SMART on FHIR), crisis response services (988 Lifeline, SOS Teams, CPEP), treatment programs (PROS, ACT, AOT/Kendra's Law), Children's Mental Health Services, Forensic Mental Health Services, and Mental Health First Aid training. The agency serves as both a direct provider of inpatient psychiatric care and a regulatory/licensing body for mental health services statewide.

Product and service14 records
1State-Run Psychiatric Centers
CategoryState-Operated Psychiatric Facilities
Description

Network of 24 state-operated psychiatric facilities providing inpatient treatment, outpatient services, and specialized programs across New York State, including adult, children's, and forensic centers.

2PSYCKES (Psychiatric Services and Clinical Knowledge Enhancement System)
CategoryBehavioral Health Data System
Description

Behavioral health data system containing patient clinical data from New York State mental health programs, integrated into Hixny's community health record to provide clinicians with access to patient behavioral health history within their existing clinical workflows.

3988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
CategoryCrisis Services
Description

Suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline service providing 24/7 call, text, and chat support for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

4Behavioral Health Managed Care
CategoryManaged Care Oversight
Description

Managed care organization oversight and coordination for behavioral health services in New York State.

5Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS)
CategoryRecovery Services
Description

Comprehensive rehabilitation program providing recovery-oriented services for individuals with serious mental illness, integrating treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.

6Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
CategoryCommunity Mental Health
Description

Evidence-based community mental health program providing intensive, team-based treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for individuals with serious mental illness.

7Safe Options Support (SOS) Teams
CategoryCrisis Response
Description

Peer-led mobile crisis response teams providing immediate mental health support and connection to services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

8Forensic Mental Health Services
CategoryForensic Mental Health
Description

Specialized mental health services for justice-involved individuals, including three secure forensic psychiatric centers, prison-based mental health units, and the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (SOMTA) program.

9Children's Mental Health Services
CategoryChildren's Mental Health
Description

Comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents including inpatient, day treatment, outpatient, and community-based programs across state-run psychiatric facilities.

10Mental Health First Aid
CategoryMental Health Training
Description

Training program teaching adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in youth and adults.

11Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)
CategoryEmergency Psychiatric Services
Description

Emergency psychiatric services program providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and referral for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

12Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) / Kendra's Law
CategoryCourt-Ordered Treatment
Description

Court-ordered outpatient treatment program for individuals with serious mental illness who meet statutory criteria, designed to provide treatment while respecting patient rights.

13Critical Time Intervention
CategoryTransition Support Services
Description

Evidence-based practice providing time-limited supports to individuals during transitions from institutional to community settings to prevent homelessness and ensure continuity of care.

14Transition Age Youth Services
CategoryYouth Transition Services
Description

Resources and programs supporting young people ages 16-25 transitioning to adulthood, including housing, benefits, education, and mental health services coordination.

Scale indicator5 records

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Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-28
Description

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, which administers the Mental Health First Aid program, partnered with OMH for the $17.5 million Teen Mental Health First Aid expansion. The program will be offered to all 10th graders statewide, reaching more than 180,000 students annually, along with Youth Mental Health First Aid training for adults who work with youth.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-05-07
Description

Hixny, a health information exchange serving New York State, partnered with OMH to integrate PSYCKES behavioral health data directly into Hixny's community health record system. The integration uses SMART on FHIR technology to make PSYCKES data accessible within major EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athena, and Medent, with June 2026 rollout for Medicaid recertification alerts. This collaboration establishes a technical and policy model for behavioral health data integration that New York plans to expand statewide.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
1New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
TypeRegional player
Description

City-level counterpart to NYS OMH responsible for mental health services within New York City. Operates NYC municipal mental health programs and shares regulatory and service delivery overlap with NYS OMH, particularly across the five boroughs.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level behavioral health authority operating county-based mental health plans and inpatient psychiatric facilities. Closest functional analog to NYS OMH at scale, with similar responsibilities over Medicaid behavioral health and state hospital operations.

3Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Federal agency within HHS that sets national behavioral health policy and funds state mental health systems. Comparable in mission scope (regulatory oversight, grants, crisis services) but operates federally rather than at the state-provider level.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level behavioral health authority overseeing state hospitals, community mental health services, and Medicaid behavioral health in Texas. Directly comparable in service portfolio and state-operated facility footprint to NYS OMH.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large nonprofit behavioral health system operating inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential programs, and outpatient services. Comparable as a multi-site psychiatric provider but operates as a private nonprofit rather than a state agency.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services and research. Comparable as a major psychiatric provider with research and data capabilities, though operating as a private nonprofit.

TypeOthers
Description

National membership and advocacy organization that administers Mental Health First Aid training — the same program OMH partnered with for the $17.5M Teen MHFA expansion. A direct strategic partner and comparable in mission around mental health workforce and access.

TypeOthers
Description

Regional health information exchange serving New York State, partnered with OMH to embed PSYCKES behavioral health data into EHR workflows. A direct technology/integration partner rather than a competitor, but highly comparable as an interoperable behavioral-health data infrastructure player.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level authority operating psychiatric hospitals and community behavioral health services in Ohio. Functionally analogous to NYS OMH in operating state inpatient facilities, community programs, and Medicaid behavioral health oversight.

TypeEmerging player
Description

New York-based nonprofit behavioral health providers operating within OMH's licensed provider network. Comparable as service-delivery operators under OMH's regulatory umbrella, though at smaller scale and without statewide authority.

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Office of Mental Health

Public Mental Health Servicesomh.ny.gov

Office of Mental Health firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Office of Mental Health
Legal name
New York State Office of Mental Health
Website
https://omh.ny.gov
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
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Office of Mental Health industry classification

Industry
Product category
Public Mental Health Services
NAICS
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)
SIC
Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324), Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)
akta.pro primary industry
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units (HLAFACAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services (HLAFACAH), Specialty HMOs (e.g., Behavioral Health, Dental, Vision) (HLAEAMAJ), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF)

Keywords

  • Public mental health services
  • Psychiatric inpatient care
  • Behavioral health programs
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Forensic mental health

Where Office of Mental Health is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

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Albany
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Office of Mental Health business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Medicaid Reimbursement: OMH facilities and licensed providers receive Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services. The agency oversees Medicaid reimbursement rates and behavioral health managed care programs.
  2. State Budget Funding: OMH operates under New York State budget allocations, including FY 2026-27 Executive Budget provisions for behavioral health services and integrated care frameworks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Office of Mental Health product offering

Product offering

Core offering

New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates as the state government agency responsible for providing and overseeing mental health services across New York State. It runs 24 state-operated psychiatric facilities delivering inpatient, outpatient, and crisis care, licenses and regulates behavioral health providers, and operates specialized programs including PSYCKES behavioral health data integration, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and forensic mental health services for justice-involved individuals.

Product overview

The New York State Office of Mental Health operates as a state government agency providing a comprehensive system of mental health services through 24 state-run psychiatric facilities, community-based programs, and data integration systems. The portfolio includes PSYCKES (behavioral health data system integrated with EHRs via SMART on FHIR), crisis response services (988 Lifeline, SOS Teams, CPEP), treatment programs (PROS, ACT, AOT/Kendra's Law), Children's Mental Health Services, Forensic Mental Health Services, and Mental Health First Aid training. The agency serves as both a direct provider of inpatient psychiatric care and a regulatory/licensing body for mental health services statewide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • State-Run Psychiatric Centers Network of 24 state-operated psychiatric facilities providing inpatient treatment, outpatient services, and specialized programs across New York State, including adult, children's, and forensic centers.
  • PSYCKES (Psychiatric Services and Clinical Knowledge Enhancement System) Behavioral health data system containing patient clinical data from New York State mental health programs, integrated into Hixny's community health record to provide clinicians with access to patient behavioral health history within their existing clinical workflows.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline service providing 24/7 call, text, and chat support for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
  • Behavioral Health Managed Care Managed care organization oversight and coordination for behavioral health services in New York State.
  • Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Comprehensive rehabilitation program providing recovery-oriented services for individuals with serious mental illness, integrating treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Evidence-based community mental health program providing intensive, team-based treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for individuals with serious mental illness.
  • Safe Options Support (SOS) Teams Peer-led mobile crisis response teams providing immediate mental health support and connection to services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
  • Forensic Mental Health Services Specialized mental health services for justice-involved individuals, including three secure forensic psychiatric centers, prison-based mental health units, and the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (SOMTA) program.
  • Children's Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents including inpatient, day treatment, outpatient, and community-based programs across state-run psychiatric facilities.
  • Mental Health First Aid Training program teaching adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in youth and adults.
  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) Emergency psychiatric services program providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and referral for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
  • Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) / Kendra's Law Court-ordered outpatient treatment program for individuals with serious mental illness who meet statutory criteria, designed to provide treatment while respecting patient rights.
  • Critical Time Intervention Evidence-based practice providing time-limited supports to individuals during transitions from institutional to community settings to prevent homelessness and ensure continuity of care.
  • Transition Age Youth Services Resources and programs supporting young people ages 16-25 transitioning to adulthood, including housing, benefits, education, and mental health services coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Teen Mental Health First Aid program reaching 180,000+ students annually
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Office of Mental Health

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Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Office of Mental Health technology and API

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Office of Mental Health partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • National Council for Mental WellbeingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, which administers the Mental Health First Aid program, partnered with OMH for the $17.5 million Teen Mental Health First Aid expansion. The program will be offered to all 10th graders statewide, reaching more than 180,000 students annually, along with Youth Mental Health First Aid training for adults who work with youth.
  • Hixny (Healthcare Information Xchange of New York)coreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2026Hixny, a health information exchange serving New York State, partnered with OMH to integrate PSYCKES behavioral health data directly into Hixny's community health record system. The integration uses SMART on FHIR technology to make PSYCKES data accessible within major EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athena, and Medent, with June 2026 rollout for Medicaid recertification alerts. This collaboration establishes a technical and policy model for behavioral health data integration that New York plans to expand statewide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Office of Mental Health competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: City-level counterpart to NYS OMH responsible for mental health services within New York City. Operates NYC municipal mental health programs and shares regulatory and service delivery overlap with NYS OMH, particularly across the five boroughs.

Direct peers

Broad incumbents

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Federal agency within HHS that sets national behavioral health policy and funds state mental health systems. Comparable in mission scope (regulatory oversight, grants, crisis services) but operates federally rather than at the state-provider level.
  • Sheppard Pratt Health System: Large nonprofit behavioral health system operating inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential programs, and outpatient services. Comparable as a multi-site psychiatric provider but operates as a private nonprofit rather than a state agency.
  • McLean Hospital: Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services and research. Comparable as a major psychiatric provider with research and data capabilities, though operating as a private nonprofit.

Others

  • National Council for Mental Wellbeing: National membership and advocacy organization that administers Mental Health First Aid training — the same program OMH partnered with for the $17.5M Teen MHFA expansion. A direct strategic partner and comparable in mission around mental health workforce and access.
  • Hixny (Healthcare Information Xchange of New York): Regional health information exchange serving New York State, partnered with OMH to embed PSYCKES behavioral health data into EHR workflows. A direct technology/integration partner rather than a competitor, but highly comparable as an interoperable behavioral-health data infrastructure player.

Emerging players

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Subsidiaries22 records

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Office of Mental Health M&A and investment

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Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Office of Mental Health

What does Office of Mental Health do?

New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates as the state government agency responsible for providing and overseeing mental health services across New York State. It runs 24 state-operated psychiatric facilities delivering inpatient, outpatient, and crisis care, licenses and regulates behavioral health providers, and operates specialized programs including PSYCKES behavioral health data integration, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and forensic mental health services for justice-involved individuals.

Is Office of Mental Health a public or private company?

Office of Mental Health is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Office of Mental Health founded?

Office of Mental Health was founded in -1. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Office of Mental Health based?

Office of Mental Health is headquartered in Albany, United States, in the North America region.

How does Office of Mental Health make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Medicaid Reimbursement is the primary driver. The others are state Budget Funding.

Who are Office of Mental Health's main competitors?

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are California Department of Health Care Services – Behavioral Health, Texas Health and Human Services Commission – Behavioral Health and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Broad incumbents are Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Sheppard Pratt Health System and McLean Hospital. Others are National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Hixny (Healthcare Information Xchange of New York). Camelot of Staten Island / Postgraduate Center for Mental Health is listed as an emerging player.

Does Office of Mental Health have an API?

No public API is recorded for Office of Mental Health.

What industry is Office of Mental Health in?

Office of Mental Health's product category is Public Mental Health Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFACAB, Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units, with a secondary code of HLAFACAH, Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services. Its NAICS code is 622210 and its SIC code is 8050.

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YahooResource specializing in mental health services launched in NYCMayor Zohran Mamdani announced the launch of NYC Mental Health Connect, a website helping New Yorkers find behavioral health services from over 600 providers. The site filters by service type, availability, age, language, and insurance, and is funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health and maintained by the city.WXXI NewsNew York levels up funding for mental health 'clubhouses'New York State recently announced a multimillion-dollar investment to expand clubhouses, community hubs that provide mental health support to people with conditions such as major depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar disorder and mood disorders. The report, from WXXI's Noelle Evans, includes commentary from Liz Breier of the New York State Office of Mental Health and representatives from East House and Fountain House.POLITICONew study torpedoes mental health treatment mandateA new evaluation of New York's Kendra's Law, which authorizes court-mandated outpatient treatment for seriously mentally ill individuals, found that the system's harms outweigh its benefits, with voluntary treatment participants showing better outcomes including fewer arrests and hospitalizations. The study, conducted by the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work and the Human Services Research Institute for the state's Office of Mental Health, discovered that many people under assisted outpatient treatment were unaware of voluntary alternatives, contradicting the state's framing of the law as targeting those who refuse services. The politically inconvenient findings come as Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed to expand civil commitment laws last year, and the law is set to sunset on June 30, 2027 unless reauthorized by the Legislature.Mental Health First AidNational Council for Mental Wellbeing Celebrates New York State’s $17.5 Million Investment in Teen Mental Health First AidNew York State announced a $17.5 million investment to expand the Teen Mental Health First Aid program, which will be offered to all 10th graders statewide, reaching more than 180,000 students annually. The New York State Office of Mental Health will manage the funds to broaden Mental Health First Aid training, helping youth recognize and address mental health and substance use challenges. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, which developed and administers the program, applauded the initiative and called on other governors to follow New York's lead.Mental Health First AidNational Council for Mental Wellbeing Celebrates New York State’s $17.5 Million Investment in Teen Mental Health First AidNew York State announced a $17.5 million investment to expand the Teen Mental Health First Aid program statewide, with funds managed by the New York State Office of Mental Health. The program will be offered to all 10th graders in the state, reaching more than 180,000 students each year, along with Youth Mental Health First Aid training for adults who work with youth. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, which administers the Mental Health First Aid program, applauded the initiative and expressed hope that other governors would follow New York's lead.BriefglanceNew York Bridges a Critical Gap in Healthcare Data IntegrationHixny (Healthcare Information Xchange of New York) and the New York State Office of Mental Health have launched an initiative to embed behavioral health data from the PSYCKES database into clinicians' primary workflows through Hixny's community health record, integrating data for over 1 million New Yorkers. The integration uses SMART on FHIR technology to make PSYCKES data accessible within major EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athena, and Medent, with a June 2026 rollout for Medicaid recertification alerts. The collaboration establishes a technical and policy model for behavioral health data integration that New York plans to expand statewide and that other states and national networks may replicate.PR NewswireHixny and New York State Office of Mental Health Expand Access to Behavioral Health Data Through PSYCKES IntegrationHixny, a health information exchange serving New York State, and the New York State Office of Mental Health have integrated PSYCKES behavioral health data directly into Hixny's community health record system. The integration allows providers to access patient behavioral health history within their existing clinical workflow through Hixny's snapshot application, eliminating the need to navigate to a separate system. Both organizations state this collaboration will help break down silos between general medical and behavioral health care, supporting more informed clinical decisions and whole-person care.Utica Observer DispatchOneida County awarded $60K to support first responder mental healthOneida County received a $60,000 grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health to implement the CARES UP wellness model supporting first responders and uniformed personnel. The initiative will establish a Peer Support and Wellness Team composed of personnel from the Oneida County 911 Center and partner agencies to provide peer-driven support, training, and programming addressing emotional, intellectual, financial, environmental, physical, and social wellness dimensions. County officials say the program aims to reduce stress and burnout while normalizing conversations about mental health across first responder agencies.The Post-StandardAre you a mental health worker? NY wants your help to train workforce of the futureThe New York State Office of Mental Health is launching a $2.5 million multi-year initiative to attract new mental health professionals by building a workforce website, with current providers being asked to take a survey to inform its development. The website, planned to launch next year, will feature videos, stories, job search functions by county and profession, and connections to potential employers. The initiative addresses a significant shortage, with nearly 3 million New Yorkers having a mental health condition and most rural counties already designated as professional shortage areas.PR NewswireCN Guidance & Counseling Services to Open Landmark Community Crisis Center in Hicksville, NY This DecemberCN Guidance & Counseling Services, a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving Long Island since 1972, announced it will open a Community Crisis Center in Hicksville, NY on December 6, providing 24/7 walk-in mental health and substance use crisis stabilization services for adults, children and families. The center, co-located with the organization's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, will offer services including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, outpatient detox, and peer support, aiming to reduce unnecessary hospital emergency room visits. The facility represents a collaboration with the New York State Office of Mental Health and Nassau County as part of the region's crisis care continuum.