November 12, 2025

On The Hill:  

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders is scheduled to speak with reporters at 2:00 in advance of a House vote on the Senate-backed funding measure that could reopen the government after a record-long shutdown.

The Democrats have been whipping votes against the continuing resolution, which includes funding for some departments through the next fiscal year and the rest through at least Jan. 30. Many party members have already declared their opposition as the bill does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies as requested.

Despite the push, several moderate Democrats could back the bill, giving GOP leaders a little breathing room. 

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OASAS PROVIDERS:

Today’s NYS Register includes an entry re: OASAS proposed amendments to Part 822 (General Services Standards for Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Programs).   This proposed rulemaking also includes a repeal of Part 823 and minor additions to Incorporation by Reference in Part 800. The 60-day public comment period will end on January 11, 2026.

View the state register.

View the regulation text.

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ADDICTION POLICY FORUM WEBINAR COMING UP ON FRIDAY!!!

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OMH Funding Opportunity: Forensic Assertive Community Treatment, Central New York Region

The New York State Office of Mental Health has issued a Request for Proposals to develop one Forensic Assertive Community Treatment team in the Central New York Region.

ACT takes a holistic approach to treating serious mental illness, serving people who haven’t had success in the traditional mental health treatment and rehabilitation system. Forensic ACT builds on the ACT model, making use of adjustments that are based on involvement in the criminal justice system to address risk and protective factors associated with arrest and recidivism.

The RFP details and full funding information can be found on the OMH website: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2025/fact/index.html

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OMH Funding Opportunity: Reallocation of a Community Residence, Oneida County

The New York State Office of Mental Health has issued a Request for Proposals for the reallocation of a Community Residence in Oneida County. This procurement opportunity is for the redevelopment and operation of an eight-unit program for individuals recovering from a serious mental illness. All housing units target adults with serious mental illness or who have a co-occurring substance use disorder. OMH is committed to investing in community-based services that will reduce the demand for psychiatric hospitalization and long lengths of stay in inpatient settings.

The full RFP can be found on the OMH website: https://qa-omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2025/r-cr-oc/index.html

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