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Mental Health Update

June 12, 2020
Mental Health Update

MH Update – 6/12/20 – UPDATED: OMH COVID-19 Disaster Emergency FAQs


OMH has updated the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the OMH Guidance page: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/omh-covid-19-disaster-emergency-faqs.pdf.

This update includes new answers relevant to OMH-licensed programs and designated services, background check and fingerprinting requirements, telemental health, Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (Adult BH HCBS), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Children’s Day Treatment, Continuing Day Treatment, and Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS).

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