Mental Health Comes First
90% of US adults say the US is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Let’s do our work NYS and make mental health a priority in Education, Workforce, & Community.
Five reasons to take action with five mental health initiatives.
Learn more about the specific policies for each issue in the MHANYS 2023 Legislative Briefing Book.
“New York needs to take immediate steps to address the mental health crisis in higher education”
Support a Cost of Living Adjustment of 8.5%
Support Mental Health Literacy and Whole Health Parity Legislation
Support the Mental Health Literacy of Students and School Personnel
Support Increased Funding for Supportive Housing
Support Funding for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer to Peer Program
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Want to learn about mental health-related policy? Check out our policy documents.
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Throughout the years, MHANYS has had several legislative victories.
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The following are policies that MHANYS has supported.
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