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COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

Check here for the latest guidance and best practices for certified providers and treatment settings amid the ongoing pandemic.
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COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

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Last Updated: 07/18/22
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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Inpatient & Residential Programs, Health Alerts, Infection Control
Interim Inpatient and Residential Program Guidance

Interim infection control guidance for non-hospital based inpatient and residential addiction treatment providers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Issued 4/9/20. Updated 07/18/22.

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Health Alerts, Infection Control
OASAS Reopening Guidance

Preliminary reopening guidance for all OASAS-certified or funded programs about addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention services during NY Forward. Updated 07/18/22.

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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 07/18/22)

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Guidance & Local Service Bulletins
Guidance on Mask Wearing Requirements

Guidance on the new Part 808 COVID-19 mask wearing requirements in certified, funded or otherwise authorized settings. Updated 09/12/22.

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Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Guidance & Local Service Bulletins
Continued COVID-19 Regulatory Waivers

This chart is intended to supplement the June 25, 2021 waiver issued by OASAS regarding the continued COVID-19 regulatory flexibilities. Updated 04/20/22

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Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Guidance & Local Service Bulletins
Continuing COVID Flexibilities

Guidance and waiver continuing COVID-related statutory and regulatory flexibilities related to New York's COVID-19 public health emergency which ends at 12:00am June 25, 2021. Updated...

Last Updated: 09/26/22
Weekly COVID-19 Data
The OASAS Division of Outcome Management and System Information provides weekly updates of COVID-19 data for certified, community based, non-hospital bedded and outpatient programs.