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Mental Health Update

November 23, 2021
Mental Health Update

MH Update 11/23/2021 – OMH is holding Q&A sessions on investments to recruit and retain Certified and Credentialed Peer Specialists and Advocates – November 29, December 6, and December 15


The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is providing one-time targeted investments to recruit and retain Certified and Credentialed Peer Specialists and Advocates providing services in OMH licensed, funded, and designated voluntary operated programs to improve consumer experience and outcomes. The investments will fall into two distinct categories: Retention Investment and Recruitment Investment.

The OMH Office of Consumer Affairs is conducting three question-and-answer sessions regarding this opportunity. The announcement and application process will be explained in detail.

Questions can be submitted during the session, by using the Webex chat function.

Please pre-register at one of the events below:
Monday November 29, 2021 – 3 to 4:30 p.m. 
Monday, December 6, 2021 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday, December 15, 2021 – 1:30 to 3 p.m.

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