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Connections Are Stronger Than Addiction

'Connections' campaign to remind New Yorkers of the importance of social support in the fight against addiction.

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School Districts To Participate In Student Health Surveys

June 29, 2021 | 11 AM EDT

OASAS and NYSED announced the opportunity for school districts across NY to participate in two youth surveys.

More Than $200K to Expand Mobile Treatment On LI

April 20, 2021 | 10 AM EDT

OASAS announced the award of $208,554 to Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services for a new mobile addiction treatment van.

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 are not discriminated against when seeking coverage under their health insurance policies.

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New Women’s Addiction Treatment Program on Long Island

September 29, 2020

11:15 AM EDT

OASAS announced the opening of Outreach's Recovery Residence for Women on Long Island.

Learn more about The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Announces Opening of New Women’s Addiction Treatment Program on Long Island

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BHSAC to Meet on September 17, 2020

August 31, 2020

11:37 AM EDT

Learn more about Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council to Meet Virtually on September 17, 2020

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Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Authorizing the Use of Life-Savi...

Governor Cuomo signed legislation authorizing the use of opioid antagonists by additional people and entities for opioid overdose prevention.

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Investments to Expand Telepractice Addiction Services

Governor Cuomo announced the award of funding to 33 providers for the purchase and installation of equipment to enhance telepractice addiction services statewide.

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Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly $1 Million to Expand Mobile Addic...

Governor Cuomo announced $972,717 has been awarded to five addiction treatment service providers across New York State to enable them to purchase and operate mobile...

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New Public Awareness “Prevent Overdose” Campaign to Save Lives

July 20, 2020

1:45 PM EDT

The new campaign is designed to prevent overdose deaths and empowers the public with information that can save lives.

Learn more about New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Announces New Public Awareness “Prevent Overdose” Campaign to Help Save Lives

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BHSAC to Meet on June 26

June 18, 2020

2:12 PM EDT

The Project Review Committee is scheduled to meet at 12:00 p.m.

Learn more about Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council Project Review Committee to Meet on June 26, 2020

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BHSAC to Meet on June 24

June 18, 2020

10:38 AM EDT

The Project Review Committee will meet from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Learn more about Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council Regulations Committee to Meet on June 24, 2020

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Governor Cuomo Announces Insurance Fraud Action Against Global Op...

Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Financial Services has filed charges and initiated administrative proceedings against Endo International plc and its subsidiaries.

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Insurance Fraud Action Against Major Opioid Manufacturer

Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Financial Services has initiated administrative proceedings and filed charges against Mallinckrodt plc and its subsidiaries, Mallinckrodt LLC and SpecGX LLC.

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School Districts To Participate In Student Health Surveys

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