New York State Office of Mental Health Email Format
Government AdministrationNew York, United States1001-5000 Employees
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is a state government agency based in Albany dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being across New York. Its mission includes facilitating recovery for individuals from children to older adults who experience serious mental illness, supporting families in social and emotional development, and advancing early identification of serious emotional disturbances. The agency oversees a large statewide system that serves more than 700,000 people each year. OMH operates psychiatric centers and regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 4,500 programs delivered by local governments and nonprofit organizations. These programs encompass inpatient and outpatient care, emergency services, community supports, residential options, and family care. Through these efforts, OMH aims to strengthen communities' capacity to address mental health needs across the state.