Nearly 1.4 million people in New York State suffer simultaneously from mental health and substance use disorders. However, only 10% of people with mental health and substance use disorders receive treatment for both conditions.

NYSHealth is committed to breaking down the clinical, regulatory, and financial barriers to the integration of mental health and substance use services for people who cope with both issues at that same time.

Fact sheet on Integrating Mental Health and Substance Use Services.

Foundation Strategies and Projects for Integrating Mental Health and Substance Use Services.

Publications, information, and data in the NYSHealth Mental Health and Substance Use Services Integration Resource Center.

NYSHealth Initiative for Returning Veterans and Their Families

As a component of this priority area, NYSHealth has identified returning Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and their families as a high-need, sub-population whose broad mental health needs are not being met. More information on the NYSHealth Initiative for Returning Veterans and Their Families.