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Mental Health Update

April 30, 2026
Mental Health Update

4% For Mental Health and Human Services Advocacy Continues This Week


Our weekly rallies for the 4% targeted inflationary increase hit a monumental milestone this week as we garnered the support of 100 legislators (look for upcoming press release)! On Tuesday, Senators Fahy, Gounardes, and Scarcella-Spanton, along with Assemblymembers Seawright and Tague, joined us for a photo recognizing the critical need for this investment in community-based behavioral health and human services. These programs rely on this funding to maintain services, address rising costs, and recruit and retain the workforce needed to help New Yorkers access care, recover, and thrive in their communities. We are deeply grateful to the 100 legislators and look forward to growing the support from additional legislators in future rallies.

Join us as we work to make sure our voices are heard as the final decisions are made on the FY 2026-27 budget!

 

Thank you this week to our friends at:
ACL
Alliance for Rights and Recovery
NAMI-NYS
Northern Rivers
Rise of Saratoga
Davin Robinson – MHANYS Board Member

 

Come join us next week. Great group and outstanding advocacy!