Details for providers regarding a federal benefit program developed by Assurance Wireless and Virgin Mobile as it pertains to clients of OASAS-certified programs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guidance for non-hospital based inpatient and residential addiction treatment providers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated 3/28/20.

NYS DOH Health Advisory to behavioral health providers regarding release from home isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated policies on reporting for court, probation and/or parole appearances amid the COVID-19 pandemic in New York State. Issued 03/26/20.

A NYS DOH update on specimen collection and handling to include nasal swab and oropharyngeal swab specimen alternative amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 public health emergency response and 42 CFR Part 2 guidance amidst COVID-19 pandemic.

Guidance for providers on delivering telepractice services while maintaining patient confidentiality amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Issued 03/23/20.

Two sample letters, one for a program employee and one for a patient, which would allow both to travel to and from a treatment program.