NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

Advocating for, protecting, and enhancing access to effective, recovery-focused mental health and addiction services for individuals and families in need

The New York State Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (“The Council”) is an outcome-oriented statewide, non-profit, 501(c)(3) membership organization composed of 165 community-based organizations that provide recovery-focused mental health and/or substance abuse/chemical dependence and addiction treatment programs and services for New Yorkers in need.

Latest News

DOB Approves TII Increase

The Department of Budget (DOB) has now approved the 2.6% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) enacted in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 budget, effective April 1, 2025. The NYS Council has strongly supported annual TIIs for providers.

Fidelis URM Postponement

As a result of the NYS Council advocacy, Fidelis has POSTPONED to January 1, 2026, its proposed OMH Group and Family Therapy Concurrent Authorization Process.

NYS Council Selected as One of NY’s Top 25 Trade Associations by City & State

The NYS COUNCIL has been selected by City & State magazine as one of New York’s Top 25 Trade Associations. 

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