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.

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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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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COVID-19 Guidance

SAMHSA - Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

SAMHSA guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states dealing with the COVID-19 emergency.

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COVID-19 Guidance

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

For up-to-the-minute updates on COVID-19 symptoms, preventive measures, and information for health care providers visit the NYS DOH Novel Coronavirus website.

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Health Alerts

Return to Work Guidance - COVID-19

NYS DOH updated protocols for personnel in healthcare and other direct care settings to return to work following COVID-19 exposure or infection. Updated 7/24/20

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Infection Control

Updated Testing Guidance

Updated New York State COVID-19 testing guidance for Office of Addiction Services and Supports and Office of Mental Health certified president licensed providers.

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COVID-19 Guidance, Merchandise

COVID-19 Materials Request Form

Use this order form to request free print materials form the NYS Department of Health. Limited quantities available.

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Print

COVID-19 Testing - Next Steps

Updated NYS DOH printable flyer regarding COVID testing, symptoms and quarantine.

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COVID-19 Guidance

Updated Lifeline Assistance Program

The Federal Communication Commission has paused/revised requirements through 8/31 to allow individuals recently unemployed or social distancing to more easily apply for the federal benefit program. Updated...

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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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