Bill > A05991

This bill requires the New York State Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and Department of Education to collaboratively create and maintain a comprehensive behavioral health website. The website will provide detailed information on various mental health conditions, including depression, eating disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder. The website must include specific details about each condition such as signs, symptoms, and coping mechanisms. Additionally, the site will feature a resource guide organized by county that provides contact information for local behavioral health services, including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and websites of these resources. The goal of the website is to offer accessible, centralized information to help individuals understand and seek support for behavioral health issues. The bill will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, providing these state agencies time to develop and launch the website.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5991