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Hochul allocates $43 million to psychiatric services as the debate over involuntary hospitalization rages on
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Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that she would allocate $43 million to expand psychiatric services amid the debate over involuntary hospitalization in the Big Apple.
Hochul’s office says the state Office of Mental Health has issued $23 million to develop new and expand existing resources, while an additional $20 million has been provided to solely increase bed capacity.
“Part of our efforts to strengthen our mental health care system is ensuring any New Yorker in crisis can access treatment services whenever and wherever they need them,”Hochul said.
“Adding new inpatient beds and establishing more comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs will help provide timely care to those New Yorkers who are experiencing a mental health emergency.
This funding reflects Governor Hochul’s ongoing commitment to expanding inpatient capacity and strengthening our mental health care system,” New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said.