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...

Public Awareness

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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 Guidance

Get Tested

Essential workers in New York State can make an appointment to be tested for COVID-19 at one of our drive-through or walk-in testing sites.

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Opioid Treatment Programs, Reimbursement, Coverage and Reimbursement

Billing Guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs Amid COVID-19

Billing guidance and updated rate codes for OTPs to ensure adequate reimbursement of services delivered after 3/16/20 and for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Revised April 26...

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Outpatient Programs, State and Local

COVID-19 Guidance for Outpatient Programs

Updated guidance for OASAS licensed outpatient treatment programs contending with the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated 6/17/21.

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COVID-19 Guidance

Nursing Home COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist

NYSDOH COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) preparedness checklist and self-assessment. Updated 4/17/20.

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COVID-19 Guidance

COVID-19 Control Measures for Adult Care Facilities

NYS Department of Health guidance for adult care facilities and nursing homes. Issued 4/17/20.

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COVID-19 Guidance

Resources for Individuals and Families

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

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COVID-19 Guidance, Campaign

Services Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Public awareness campaign to highlight the availability of addiction services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Consent and Authorization (TRS)

Telepractice Informed Consent (TRS-66)

Patient's consent to receive substance use disorder services via telepractice.

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Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Guidance

Modified Background Check Requirements

Interim guidance regarding modified background check requirements for existing and new staff of OASAS operated and certified providers during the COVID-19 emergency . Issued 4/10/20.

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COVID-19 Guidance, Health Alerts

Health Advisory: Cloth Masks

Guidance form NYS DOH on the use of cloth masks and coverings. Issued April 8, 2020.

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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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