OMB Virtual Forums: Learn How Federal Actions Could Impact NY’s Mental Health Systems
The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent federal actions and plan for potential impacts on New York’s mental health system. These forums – five virtual and one in-person – follow two town hall meetings that were hosted by the agency this summer, and are designed to gather feedback from provider agencies, associations, advocacy organizations, and county leadership.
One virtual forum is slated for each OMH region and there will be one in-person discussion in Albany:
Western New York Region
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0c6a3bd3b204ed2b50406c37468696a5
Hudson River Region
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9955dee7b3b15b48eba3f5b8992c3aa
New York City Region
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7dd04b113835fd961fa4ef0319bc37b0
Long Island Region
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r47dfbf2ecdf7860649ca4afb6b77f5ba
Central New York Region
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21
Webex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r492f9437095f4376642675d63d4304d5
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Albany In-Person Forum
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19
Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Albany 12205
In-Person Only Registration: https://redcap.link/nov19omhforum
Each forum will cover the same content, featuring an opening presentation, followed by small break-out group discussions. During the break-out discussions, an OMH facilitator will ask participants specific questions aimed at planning ahead to help New Yorkers maintain coverage and access to care, provide technical support to help agencies maintain revenue streams, and discuss other topics related to the federal actions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Attendance will be limited at both the virtual and in-person meetings to ensure the break-out groups are small. Advanced registration is required to join, for your applicable region. Please limit attendance to those who will be able to communicate during these discussions organizationally. OMH staff attendance is limited to those supporting the presentation or break-out groups.
Questions may be directed to Planning@omh.ny.gov.
