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Addiction can happen to anyone, any family, at any time. There is Hope. Help us #CombatHeroin. Go to CombatHeroin.ny.gov. Learn more about Governor Cuomo's Task Force to Combat Heroin. Start the conversation about risks of opioids: CombatHeroin.ny.gov/kitchen-table-toolkit

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You can help keep kids safe from alcohol and drugs. Talk2Prevent underage drinking and drug use. Parents: Get tools and tips at Talk2Prevent.ny.gov.

NYS OASAS announces the release of its Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2015-2019 developed in accordance with Section 5.07 of Mental Hygiene Law. The Plan summarizes policy initiatives to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic. It highlights collaborative efforts with state and local partners to implement a more coordinated system of care that addresses the addiction and physical health care needs of individuals with substance use disorders. The Plan also discusses initiatives to enhance prevention, treatment, and recovery services for New Yorkers.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the grand opening of Creative Connections Clubhouse, a first-of-its-kind recovery center for teens and young adults in Montgomery County. The clubhouse, located in Amsterdam, provides a safe, welcoming space for teens and young adults who are in recovery or are at risk for substance use disorders to develop social skills that promote long-term health, wellness, recovery and a drug-free lifestyle. In January, as part of his multi-pronged approach to combating addiction, Governor Cuomo awarded HFM Prevention, a Mohawk Valley substance use prevention provider, a $250,000 annual grant to support the clubhouse’s long- term viability, recovery and prevention services. “New York is leading the fight against addiction by providing critical life-saving resources to those battling substance abuse,” Governor Cuomo said. “Young people struggling with addiction often don’t know where to turn for help, but this new clubhouse will provide more youth in the Mohawk Valley with the relief and long-term support they need while on the path to recovery.”

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a coordinated effort by several state agencies and institutions to prevent underage drinking on college campuses and in college towns as the fall semester begins across the Empire State. The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services , the New York State Liquor Authority, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, and the New York State Police are aligning resources to prevent underage drinking on campuses across New York. These efforts will build upon the Governor’s commitment to protect college students and increase safety on New York’s college campuses, most recently through his "Enough is Enough" legislation. These efforts will begin this month as college students head to campus. "Underage drinking can lead to life-altering consequences for college students, and as the fall semester gets underway, we are working to educate college students about this reckless behavior," Governor Cuomo said. "These coordinated efforts will build on our progress to help avoid needless tragedies and create a safer learning environment on campuses statewide."

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) announced today that registration is open for the National Prevention Network Conference to be held September 13-15 in Buffalo. The conference, to be held at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in downtown Buffalo, offers an opportunity for addiction specialists and researchers from across the nation to network and discuss best practices in alcohol and substance use prevention. Attendees will have the opportunity to about prevention in an era of health systems reform, emerging drug issues and trends, building prevention partnerships and collaborations, prevention-focused media messaging, and prevention workforce development.

Registration is now open for the Behavioral Health Value Based Payment Conference on September 27th in Albany, NY. The conference will include keynote speakers from OpenMinds as well as presentations by NYS OMH, NYS OASAS and MCTAC around the vision for value based payments in behavioral health as well as future technical assistance offerings for providers. This training is open to all adult and child-serving NYS behavioral health providers and is geared towards senior leadership and executive management staff.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving through Labor Day weekend, one of the deadliest times of year for drunk and drugged driving fatalities. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which begins statewide on August 18 and ends September 5, will be carried out with assistance from local law enforcement and aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving drunk or impaired by drugs. “Drunk drivers are a danger to themselves and others, and law enforcement is committed to ensuring the safety of everyone on the road,” Governor Cuomo said. “Impaired driving is a reckless and dangerous crime with potentially fatal consequences, and I urge New Yorkers to drive responsibly to avoid senseless tragedies.” Impaired driving is a major contributor to crash fatalities. One-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers. In New York State, alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor in more than 7,000 police-reported crashes in 2015, while illegal drugs contributed to more than 800 crashes. Additionally, impaired-driving crashes cost the United States $44 billion each year. The penalties for impaired driving are accordingly strict. Drivers convicted of DWI or DWAI three or more times in 15 years face a Class D felony charge, up to seven years in prison, and a fine up to $10,000.

The NYS OASAS Learning Thursdays featured presentation for August is a report on the Heroin and Opioid Task Force and other important OASAS updates. OASAS credentialing hours are available for those who pass the 10 question quiz after watching the presentation. Please review this Learning Thursdays session to about Heroin and Opioid Task Force initiatives.

The Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program will make targeted investments throughout the State in capital projects that will improve or maintain the quality, efficiency, accessibility, and reach of nonprofit human services organizations that provide direct services to New Yorkers through State contracts, State payment rates, or State authorized payments which represent funding appropriated by the State and passed through to a local government which then provides that funding directly to the nonprofit organization.

Did you know that FASD is 100% preventable? Every year on September 9, communities throughout the United States and the world observe FASD Awareness Day. Events are held at 9:09–the 9th minute of the 9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month of the year. This date and time is used to remind women not to drink during the 9 months of pregnancy.

The New York State Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program is well into year two. As a requirement of DSRIP, the Independent Assessor will be performing a Mid-Point Assessment starting August 1, 2016 to evaluate the PPS Compliance with the approved DSRIP project plan and core components as well as performance. This review will allow PPS to identify opportunities to improve project implementation and performance. During this same time, PPS will have the opportunity to add new providers to the networks using the MAPP Provider Network tool from August 8th until September 8th. These added providers will then be available for assignment to projects and eligible to share in the flow of funds in the Implementation Project Plan (IPP) on October 1, 2016. We strongly encourage providers to reach out to the PPSs in their region regarding participation.

Registration is now open for the NPN Conference scheduled for September 13-15, 2016 in Buffalo, NY. The conference provides a forum for prevention professionals, coalition leaders, researchers, and federal partners to share information, best practices and evaluation results for the purpose of integrating research into prevention practice. There are also opportunities for various levels of support.

OASAS has released an RFA relating to $10M in capital grants available to develop approximately 50 Part 820 Residential Services Beds (820 beds) and 335 Part 822.2 Opioid Treatment Program (OTP slots) throughout New York State. Funding is available only for new beds/slots, not conversions of current operating programs.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $1 million has been awarded to Horizon Village, a treatment provider in Niagara County, to assist New Yorkers battling substance use disorders. The funding will support the creation of a new 25-bed treatment facility, advancing Governor Cuomo’s multi-pronged approach to combating substance use disorders across the state. The new treatment facility, located in Sanborn, will offer a spectrum of addiction services including counseling, skills training and long-term support. “We are continuing New York's fight against substance abuse and, with this funding, providing more tools and more access to resources for those seeking help to battle an addiction,” Governor Cuomo said, “These new treatment beds will help more Western New Yorkers get on the path to recovery and build on our efforts to end the heroin and opioid crisis in this state once and for all.”

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez visited Buffalo today to congratulate Lake Shore Behavioral Health, Inc., a substance use disorder treatment provider that was recently awarded $1.75 million to create a Recovery Community and Outreach Center in Buffalo. Lake Shore was one of six providers selected through a competitive request for proposal process. Lake Shore is partnering with Preventionfocus, Inc. on the recovery center, which will be located at 69 Linwood Avenue in Buffalo. The new center will provide supports for individuals and families who are recovering from a substance abuse disorder, or are seeking recovery services. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo first announced the funding awards in June. Other new centers will be located on Long Island and Staten Island and in Newburgh, Saratoga Springs and Watertown. These centers will complement recovery programs in Rochester, Brooklyn and Oneonta.

On July 20, 2016, the New York State Department of Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York announced the availability of funds under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, established pursuant to Section 2825-d of the Public Health Law. A total of up to $195 million is available under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program through a Request for Applications (RFA) to health care providers that are deemed by the Commissioner of Health to fulfill or will fulfill a health care need for acute inpatient, outpatient, primary, home care or residential health care services in a community. A minimum of $30 million of this total amount is available for community-based health care providers, which are defined as diagnostic and treatment centers, mental health and alcohol and substance abuse treatment clinics, primary care providers and home care providers. The objective of the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program (RFA #1607010255) is to provide grants to health care providers that primarily support capital projects - but may include non-capital expenses such as debt restructuring - for the purpose of strengthening and protecting continued access to health care services in communities throughout New York State and are associated with a merger, consolidation or significant corporate restructuring activity that is part of an overall transformation plan intended to create a financially sustainable system of care. The Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program RFA can be accessed through the New York State Department of Health website or through the Grants Gateway website . Applications must be submitted in Grants Gateway by 4:00 PM EST on Friday, September 16, 2016. Questions regarding the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program (RFA #1607010255) can be e-mailed here. An informational Applicant Webinar will be held in early August. Registration information will be posted on the Grants Gateway when available. Potential applicants should check Grants Gateway for details about the Applicant Webinar.

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez visited Watertown today to congratulate PIVOT (Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County, Inc.) , which was recently awarded $1.75 million to create a Recovery Community and Outreach Center in Watertown. The site was one of six selected through a competitive NYS OASAS request for proposal evaluation and will receive annual funding for five years. The new centers will provide supports for individuals and families who are recovering from a substance abuse disorder, or are seeking recovery services. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo first announced the funding awards in June. Other new centers will be located on Long Island, Staten Island, Newburgh, Saratoga Springs and Buffalo. These centers will complement recovery programs in Rochester, Brooklyn and Oneonta.

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today marked the launch of two new programs to expand access to substance use disorder treatment services and family supports in Central New York. In April, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo awarded $150,000 to the Onondaga County Department of Adult & Long Term Care Services to support substance use disorder peer engagement and support services and $100,000 to Prevention Network/Onondaga Council on Alcoholism Addictions, Inc. in Syracuse to support a family support navigator initiative. Today, staff have been hired and services are being delivered to those in need. The initiatives were developed by NYS OASAS. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez joined County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney to mark the start of these services at a press conference at Prevention Network in Syracuse today.

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today awarded $1 million in funding to support 25 new treatment beds to provide care for New Yorkers with substance use disorders. The funding was awarded to Tompkins County addiction treatment services provider Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services for the creation of a new 25-bed adult residential treatment facility. The residential treatment facility, in Trumansburg, will offer a full spectrum of addiction treatment services to residents including counseling, life-skills training and after-discharge support. These services will be delivered at a new building on the Trumansburg treatment provider’s campus, bringing jobs and economic and community benefits to the region, and is aligned with Southern Tier Soaring — the region’s comprehensive blueprint for economic growth.

Dear Colleagues: September is quickly approaching which means it’s almost time for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Recovery Month! Recovery Month is an annual observance month aimed at increasing awareness and the understanding of mental and substance use issues and celebrating working toward and those thriving in recovery. You can help to promote Recovery Month by: · Reviewing and sharing the 2016 Recovery Month toolkit. This comprehensive guide for event organizers and attendees, includes media templates, current data on behavioral health conditions, resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services, and tips for event planning and community outreach. The 2016 toolkit is available in English and Spanish. · Hosting and participating in community events in your area. Local and national events, no matter how large or small can go a long way in promoting the benefits of recovery. · Following and engaging with SAMSHA’s Recovery Month on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. For these resources and more, visit RecoveryMonth.gov and join the voices for recovery! Thank you for your participation in helping to promote recovery from substance use disorders during the month of September and the whole year through.

New Recertification Review Instruments have been developed, in consultation with providers, based on the current Part 822 Regulation for Outpatient and Opioid Treatment Programs. Program Review Unit staff will resume recertification reviews of Part 822 Outpatient and Opioid Treatment Programs beginning July 1, 2016. Please view a new YouTube Training resource which provides further guidance to the current Part 822 Regulation, Clinical Standards, and the impact of Medicaid Managed Care.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $10.5 million in funding over five years to support six new Recovery Community and Outreach Centers in communities across New York. The new centers, funded by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, will provide health, wellness and other critical support for individuals and families who are recovering from a substance use disorder or are seeking recovery services. “Addiction devastates the lives of far too many New Yorkers and their families,” Governor Cuomo said. "These new centers will provide the necessary resources and support to those seeking recovery and will help us build a stronger and healthier New York for all." These model recovery centers are the latest addition to the Governor’s multi-pronged approach to addressing substance use disorders in New York State. The Governor’s Heroin Task Force has heard from New Yorkers about the importance of ongoing, locally-based recovery services. These new centers will respond directly to that need expressed by Task Force meeting participants. The centers will engage peers and volunteers to assist those in recovery on their path toward wellness. Center staff will provide resources and host activities that foster a lifetime of wellness for individuals, families and community members. New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez announced the awards at a press conference today at the Family & Children’s Association in Mineola, New York, joined by representatives from the recovery community.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein today announced a final agreement on new legislation to combat heroin and prescription opioid abuse in New York State. The agreement comes on the heels of the recent release of the Governor’s Heroin and Opioid Task Force’s final report and recommendations. The legislation builds on the state’s aggressive efforts to better monitor prescription drugs, increase access to treatment, and break the cycle of heroin and opioid addiction in New York. The package of three bills includes wide-ranging initiatives to address the state's current heroin and opioid crisis, including provisions to limit the over-prescription of opioids and remove barriers to access for inpatient treatment and medication. The legislation aims to address issues and concerns raised by individuals in recovery, families, and treatment providers across the state.

A letter has been sent to educators in school districts across the state urging them to utilize free resources to help them hold discussions about addiction with students. The letter, signed by New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez, Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker and State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, guides educators to education materials found on the state's Combat Heroin and Talk2Prevent websites.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the final report and recommendations from the Heroin and Opioids Task Force – a diverse group of experts in healthcare, advocacy, education, law enforcement, as well as parents and New Yorkers in recovery – charged with developing a comprehensive plan to combat the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic. The Task Force’s key recommendations include mandating prescriber education on pain management and addiction, reducing the number of days for first-time opioid prescriptions for acute pain from 30 to seven, requiring consumer education on prescription opioids, increasing public outreach and awareness, eliminating prior authorization for needed inpatient treatments and medications to treat addiction, expanding access to overdose-reversal medication, increasing treatment beds and opioid treatment program slots, expanding access to spaces and supports for individuals in recovery, and updating the controlled substances schedule.

The Value Based Payment (VBP) Regional Bootcamp learning series will be provided by the Department of Health to the plan and provider communities to deliver necessary information about VBP Medicaid. They will provide an overview of VBP arrangements, focusing on what it means to be a VBP contractor and how to make a VBP contract successful. The Bootcamp sessions will also aim to facilitate networking between plans and providers. The series will be completed over the course of three all-day sessions in each of the five regions.

OASAS announces the availability of funding to assist providers in the conversion to the new Part 820 Residential Services. There is $5 million in Medicaid funding under the Vital Access Program (VAP) available for start-up costs associated with the conversion for each program being converted.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today hosted a Heroin Task Force public listening session on Staten Island, where nearly 200 elected officials, health experts, community members and families impacted by addiction convened to discuss strategies and solutions to combat the opioid epidemic in New York State. Members of the Task Force received testimony on recommended changes to law, as well as new policies and best practices regarding heroin and opioid addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. Community input received at listening sessions will be included in the Task Force’s final report. The Task Force will complete its review and deliver final recommendations to the Governor in June. "The state is taking aggressive action to tackle the opioid epidemic and keep New Yorkers safe," Governor Cuomo said. "Heroin and prescription opioids are equal-opportunity killers that don’t discriminate based on race, class or gender – and the number of deaths statewide are staggering. By traveling to affected communities and hearing directly from New Yorkers, we can find smart solutions to combat this public health crisis and increase access to prevention, treatment and recovery services across the state."

The statewide Youth Development Survey (YDS) Report summarizes findings from the 2014-2015 survey of 7th to 12th grade students conducted in 272 schools across New York State. The survey measured the prevalence of substance use and gambling as well as 11 risk and 9 protective factors that predict levels of youth substance use and other problem behaviors. These include school drop out, delinquency, violence, and teen pregnancy. OASAS-funded prevention providers use evidence-based programs and strategies to increase protective factors and reduce risk factors.

NYS OASAS Division of Practice Innovation and Care Management (PICM) would like to announce the availability of Consumer Information Presentations on Medicaid Managed Care. These brief presentations, beginning with, “Transition to Medicaid Managed Care – What it means for you,” will give consumers an overview of the upcoming changes to Medicaid, information that they need to know, and actions they need to take. OASAS providers are encouraged to view and share these presentations with individuals in treatment. For more information, contact the PICM mailbox at [email protected].

In an effort to encourage the implementation of Peer Services in OASAS certified outpatient clinics, OASAS has approved a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Provisional certification, which will be accepted for payment for peer services in reimbursable Medicaid APG and HCBS settings. The CRPA Provisional may be implemented by the approved Certification Boards as soon as June 1, 2016 and must be implemented by November 1, 2016. OASAS outpatient providers who are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should be aware of the following resources/information: Reimbursement Rate for Peer Services : $10.28-$13.05 per 15 minutes (depending on location and clinic type), Peer Support Toolkit, Certification Boards: NYCA or email [email protected]. NYCB or email [email protected].

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a statewide heroin task force charged with ending the heroin and opioid crisis in New York. The group, comprised of a broad coalition of experts in healthcare, drug policy, advocacy, education, and parents and New Yorkers in recovery, will build on the state’s previous efforts and use their expertise and experience to develop a comprehensive action plan to combat the state’s opioid epidemic. Members of the task force will hold public listening sessions across New York to inform their recommendations.

The Problem Gamblling Training Partnership will be offering four free regional problem gambling trainings for specific licensed practitioners. For more information or to register, click here.

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today announced the launch of the latest phase of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Talk2Prevent education campaign, an initiative focused on preventing underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use ahead of prom and graduation season. The statewide campaign includes a new radio public service announcement and digital ads urging parents to have regular discussions about alcohol and drug use and the importance of making a plan with their child on how to exit situations involving drinking or drug use.

The NYS OASAS Division of Practice Innovation and Care Management (PICM) would like to announce the availability of newly developed clinical supervision training modules. Clinical Supervision Overview and Clinical Supervision Alliance have been posted to the NYS OASAS YouTube Channel. These trainings present information that will be beneficial to both new supervisors and those who already have supervisory experience.

The list of NYC providers designated to provide Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) is now available. The linked spreadsheet contains the names of NYC providers designated to provide HCBS, along with which services they have been designated to provide. Each provider listed has been approved through the process established by New York State.

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services - OASAS 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 518-473-3460

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Relapse prevention from naltrxone
• Buprenorphine used in treatment
• Naltrexone (oral)
• Vivitrol (injectable Naltrexone)
• Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach
• Trauma-related counseling
• Rational emotive behavioral therapy

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking not permitted

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Residential
• Short-term residential
• Psychiatric hospital

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• State Government
• State substance abuse agency

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment
• Medicaid
• State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
• Private health insurance
• Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
• Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

• Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
• Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
• Clients referred from the court/judicial system
• Adult men
• Transitional age young adults

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Ancillary Services

• Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
• Treatment for gambling disorder
• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Martix Model
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Young adults
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Male

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Exclusive Services

• Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
• Methadone clients only

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