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a vile of the non human sedative xylazine which has been appearing in the unregulated drug supply.

Testing Drugs for Harmful Additives

Governor Hochul announced $2.9 million to support community prevention/intervention and drug test strips availability.

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Supporting NY's Addiction Prevention Services

Governor Hochul announced the award of more than $2.9M for 10 providers to fund prevention services for high-need populations in underserved communities across the state.

The Ways That Stigma Hurts People Who Use Substances and How to ...

April 18, 2023 | 11 AM EDT

OASAS' Patricia Lincourt and Kelly S. Ramsey share the ways stigma harms people who use drugs & what anti-stigma work looks like.

Highlighting Opioid Treatment Services

April 25, 2023 | 10 AM EDT

The new “Routine for Recovery” public awareness video highlights the work of opioid treatment providers through client stories.

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Prevention of Prescription Drug & Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths

Governor Hochul announced the receipt of grant of $4.25 million over a five-year period from the SAMHSA to help prevent prescription drug and opioid overdose-related deaths...

Learn more about On First Ever NYS Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, Governor Hochul Announces Receipt of $4.25 Million for the Prevention of Prescription Drug and Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths

Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council Meetings, Advisory

BHSAC to Meet Virtually on September 22

September 7, 2021

11:24 AM EDT

Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council to Meet Virtually on Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council Meetings, Advisory

BHSAC to Meet on June 17

June 2, 2021

3:08 PM EDT

Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council to Meet Virtually on June 17, 2021

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Peer Advocate Cynthia supporting a fellow New Yorker in recovery.

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Consumer Protection Initiatives For Mental Health & Substance Use

For Mental Health Awareness month, NYS DFS announces “Mental Health Matters,” a series of initiatives to ensure consumers who need mental health and substance use disorder services...

Learn more about During Mental Health Awareness Month, Superintendent Lacewell Announces “Mental Health Matters”: Consumer Protection Initiatives For Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Parity In Insurance Coverage

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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)...