COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

Last Updated: 06/17/21

Reopening Guidance

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, New York State is here to provide resources, guidance, and support for certified programs to safety serve individuals and families while navigating the pandemic.

General Reopening Guidance

Prevention Programs

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SAMHSA - Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

SAMHSA guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and...

NYS Department of Health - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For up-to-the-minute updates on COVID-19 symptoms, preventive measures, and...

NY Project HOPE

Project Hope is New York’s COVID-19 emotional support helpline. Learn more and...

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Resources for Individuals and Families

Information on accessing addiction services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Services Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

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COVID-19 Vaccine, Print

Get Vaccinated!

The vaccine is the best way to fight against the virus. Download/print and share vaccine posters to raise awareness of the safety of the COVID vaccine.

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COVID-19 Guidance, COVID-19 Vaccine, Outpatient Programs

OASAS Guidance COVID-19 Vaccination Outpatient Staff

Date last modified: 1/5/21
Guidance Summary for COVID-19 Vaccination Access for Staff in Outpatient and Community-based Programs Certified or Otherwise Authorized by the New York...

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COVID-19 Vaccine

DOH Guidance for OPWDD, OMH and OASAS for COVID-19 Vaccination

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COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccine Administration Scheduling

COVID-19 vaccine scheduling guidance for hospitals with OASAS-licensed programs administering vaccinations to: hospital staff, EMS, medical examiners, coroners, and funeral directors.

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COVID-19 Vaccine, State and Local

COVID Vaccine Access

Guidance on the State's vaccine prioritization plan for congregate settings such as OASAS programs.

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COVID-19 Vaccine, Guidance

COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance

Guidance from OASAS General Counsel on confidentiality and consent for programs referring patients externally for a COVID-19 Vaccination.

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COVID-19 Vaccine, Consent and Authorization (TRS)

Vaccine Consent Form

COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form. Information will be disclosed to thee Citywide Immunization Registry for New York City orThe New York State Immunization Information System for the...

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Inpatient & Residential Programs, Health Alerts

Congregate Facilities Visitation

Health Advisory: All Residential Congregate Facilities Please distribute immediately to: Operators, Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Medical Directors, Activities Professionals

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Health Alerts, Infection Control

COVID-19 Testing Requirements

NYS DOH health advisory: Requirements for all healthcare providers who conduct tests and all laboratories to report results for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

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Opioid Treatment Programs, Infection Control, Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid Treatment Program Reopening Guidance

Preliminary guidance for reopening Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) services on a regional basis amid New York Forward and the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated 6/17/21)

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Last Updated: 07/20/21

Daily COVID-19 Data

The OASAS Division of Outcome Management and System Information provides daily updates of COVID-19 data for certified, community based, non-hospital bedded and outpatient programs.

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