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Christopher Community and Crouse Community Break Ground on Community View Apartments
Aug.23.2023
On August 22nd, Christopher Community held a groundbreaking ceremony for Community View Apartments, an affordable/supportive housing project in Morrisville, New York. This 61-unit building has 20 units set aside for ESSHI seniors, with services provided by Crouse Community Health Care. Services will be funded by the NYS Department of Health and will include home aides, day programs, social activities and nutritional counselling.
NYS OMH Senior Deputy Commissioner Bob Myers Retires
Aug.07.2023
Bob Myers, New York State Office of Mental Health Senior Deputy Commissioner, Division of Community Program Management and Managed Care has retired after a half century of leadership in community mental health. Bob championed a succession of OMH housing initiatives from “creating a continuum of care to the creation of a large OMH portfolio of licensed and unlicensed housing, including the three New York/New York Agreements.
The Network Hosts a NetWorkshop with MATTERS on Harm Reduction and Xylazine
Aug.04.2023
On August 1st the Network hosted a NetWorkshop with Medication for Addiction Treatment and Electronic Referrals (MATTERS) on MATTERS' services for people with substance use disorder, harm reduction and information about Xylazine.
Summer Community Corner
Aug.03.2023
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, started by Bebe Moore Campbell who was a writer, teacher, NPR commentator and advocate for mental health, particularly for the Black community, is a dedicated time to raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.
New News from OMH
Aug.02.2023
OMH has added two new features to its website, that we want to highlight: