To our valued partners,
We are all anxious about the federal spending plan recently signed into law and the impact it will have on New Yorkers and the mental health programs which serve as a safety net for hundreds of thousands of individuals and families across our state. We continue to evaluate the impact of this bill and fully recognize there will be challenges ahead, and some of them will be significant.
On Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) will host a town hall meeting to go over what we know about the impact of recent Federal actions and discuss how OMH can support you during this challenging time. We do know these cuts will have a broad-reaching impact on Medicaid eligibility and funding for programs and institutions that rely on these reimbursements.
We have a champion in Governor Kathy Hochul, who is deeply committed to strengthening our state’s mental health system and advocating for the rights of all New Yorkers to have access to this care. Under her leadership, we have seen unprecedented investments in mental health care throughout our state. We have encountered formidable challenges before, and we’ve always been able to overcome them by relying on the strength of our collective partnerships.
OMH remains committed to promoting mental health for all New Yorkers and providing hope and recovery for anyone living with mental illness. We will continue valuing diversity and serving our state equitably. Most of all, we will continue to support those living with mental illness, their families, our providers, counties, and countless other stakeholders.
As always, please accept our heartfelt thanks for all that you do and your dedication to the people we serve. We’re proud to be standing with you during these uncertain times.
If you wish to attend the town hall meeting, no advance registration is necessary. When you click on the link, you will be asked to provide your name and an email. Please enter ‘omh123’ if you are prompted for a password, or ‘664123’ when dialing from a phone or video system. You may also join us by phone by calling +1-929-251-9612 in New York City or +1-415-527-5035 elsewhere and using the access code 282 618 24942 and the phone password above, if prompted .
Respectfully,
Dr. Ann Sullivan
Commissioner,
New York State Office of Mental Health