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

Opioid Treatment 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.

Get Vaccinated!

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Services Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Public awareness campaign to highlight the availability of addiction services...

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COVID-19 Vaccine

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 12 years of age and older fact sheet for recipients and caregivers.

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COVID-19 Vaccine, Press Release

OMH/OASAS Vaccination Program Has Administered 70K Vaccine Doses

A vaccination program developed and managed by the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) in partnership with the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)...

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Opioid Treatment Programs, Opioid Use Disorder, Medication-Assisted Treatment

Opioid Treatment Program COVID-19 Guidance

Best practices in an Opioid Treatment Program during COVID-19. April 19, 2021.

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Health Alerts

COVID-19 Virtual Office Hours

OASAS is pleased to be working with the Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care to provide a follow-up session to the virtual office hours we offered...

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COVID-19 Vaccine, Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Health Alerts

Article 31/32 Providers COVID-19 Vaccination Status Guidance

Guidance regarding COVID-19 education of clients and vaccination reporting status in OMH/OASAS faciltiies.

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Reimbursement, Coverage and Reimbursement

Reimbursement Addendum

Overview and updates on the current statutory, regulatory, clinical, and reimbursement changes that were put into place since the beginning of the pandemic pursuant to Executive Order...

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Opioid Treatment Programs, Inpatient & Residential Programs, Health Alerts, Infection Control

Antigen Testing for Inpatient and Residential Facilities and OTPs

This guidance provides information on SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) POC Ag testing for New York State (NYS) Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) licensed, funded, and...

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Prevention Providers

Reopening Guidance for Prevention Programs

OASAS re-opening guidance for funded and certified prevention programs offering prevention services. (updated 6/17/21)

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols

Return to Work Guidance

Guidance for personnel in clinical and direct care settings to return to work following COVID-19 exposure or infection or travel. (Updated 4/20/21)

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols

Return to Work Attestation

Return to work attestation for employees in OASAS-setting who have been exposed to COVID-19, quarantined, and are now returning to work.

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Last Updated: 09/24/21

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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