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COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

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COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers
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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.
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All COVID-19 Guidance
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Inpatient & Residential Programs, Guidance
Guidance to Residential Providers - COVID-19

Guidance for admissions and continued stay in community-based OASAS Inpatient and Residential Settings during the COVID-19 disaster emergency. Issued 3/20/20.
Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Regulations
Regulatory Relief for Providers amid COVID-19

OASAS is temporarily waiving certain rules and regulations to ensure maximum flexibility and support for certified and/or funded providers. Issued 3/20/20. Updated 3/16/21.
Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Health Alerts, Infection Control, Laws
Staff Reductions in OASAS Programs Amid COVID-19

Guidance for OASAS residential and community-based providers regarding workforce reductions ordered by Executive Order 202.6.
Opioid Treatment Programs, Health Alerts, Medication-Assisted Treatment
COVID-19 FAQs for Opioid Treatment Programs

Frequently asked questions and recommendations to support Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) operating in the wake of the evolving COVID-19 situation in New York State.
Prevention Providers, Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Health Alerts
Prevention Services via Telepractice

Certified/funded prevention programs are permitted to provide telepractice services (telephonically and/or audiovisually) if a school district or building closes in relation to the COVID-19 emergency.
Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Guidance
Telepractice Waiver Update - 3/18/20

Guidance outlining an update to the telepractice service waiver to include peer services provided by a Certified Recovery Peer Advocates during the COVID-19 emergency.

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.