ALBANY, NY –
The New York State Office of Mental Health, the Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services and the Department of Health today announced
that New York has been selected to participate in a two-year
demonstration program to better integrate community-based physical and
behavioral healthcare services and promote access to improved primary
care, mental health, and substance-use disorder services.
New York is
one of only eight states selected to participate in the demonstration
phase of this federal initiative, awarded by Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). New York was originally one
of
twenty-four states selected to receive planning grants in the winter
of 2015, to strengthen community-based mental health care and substance
use disorder programs through the development of new Certified
Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) in pilot
sites across the state.
“Integrating
behavioral health services with primary health care gives all New
Yorkers the chance to find holistic wellness right in their
communities,”
said New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan.
“The opportunity to develop these Certified Community Behavioral Health
Clinics across the state will enrich New York’s behavioral health
system and advance the state’s vast Medicaid
and healthcare reform plans initiated by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Being
selected as a recipient for this federal program proves that New York
State is viewed as a leader in providing accessible mental health care
for anyone who needs it.”
“Expanding
access to high quality community-based health and behavioral health
services is critical for New York communities. As part of Governor
Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Initiative, New York State is changing
healthcare delivery systems to offer results-driven, person-centered
care, where and when people need it most. These clinics exemplify New
York’s commitment to integrating primary care and mental health care
within communities and the promise of better health
outcomes for all.” said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker.
“Substance use
disorders need to be treated like any other chronic health condition,
taking into account the overall whole health of a person,”
said New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez.
“This demonstration project will help us show that our clinics can
provide primary care, mental health and substance use disorder services
in
an integrated clinic setting.”
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Source: New York State Office of Mental Health
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