Organizations Working to Improve Integrated Services
Statewide, local, and national mental health and substance use organizations and agencies are playing a critical role in improving care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. While most of the following organizations are more focused on addressing either mental health or substance use issues, several have developed policies and programs aimed at improving care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
The van Amerigen Foundation
The van Ameringen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation with a broad focus on mental health.
The Foundation is interested in encouraging and attracting innovative and practical programs in areas which: 1. increase the accessibility of mental health services to the poor and needy to; 2. offer preventive and early-intervention strategies; 3. advocate for systemic change with national impact.
Mental Health Association in New York State
The Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) is a voluntary nonprofit association with 32 local affiliates serving 52 counties throughout New York State.
National Development and Research Institutes, Inc.
National Development and Research Institutes, Inc. (NDRI), established in 1967, is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, non-governmental agency. NDRI was chosen by the New York State Health Foundation to lead the first statewide Center of Excellence for the Integration of Care (CEIC) for Individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
New York State Office of Mental Health
New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 500,000 individuals each year. The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State, and regulates, certifies and oversees more than 2,500 programs operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies.
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is one of the nation’s largest addiction services systems. It is dedicated to making strides on behalf of the 2.5 million New Yorkers dealing with drug, alcohol, or gambling addictions.
Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI), a facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health, has a national and international reputation for its pioneering contributions in psychiatric research, especially in the areas of psychopharmacological treatments for schizophrenia and major mood disorders, and in the application of computer technology to mental health services.
The Center for Policy and Advocacy of the Mental Health Associations of NYC and Westchester
The Mental Health Association of New York City and The Mental Health Association of Westchester County have joined together to establish The Center for Policy and Advocacy to promote the development of, and to advocate for mental health policies that anticipate future mental health needs.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a federal agency overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Co-Occurring Center for Excellence
The Co-Occurring Center for Excellence (COCE) was created in September 2003 by SAMHSA. As the first national resource in the field of Co-Occurring Disorders (COD), COCE has been the main source of support for efforts to integrate mental health and substance use services at the state, community, and provider level
Addiction Treatment Technology Centers
The Addition Treatment Technology Centers Network (ATTC), a network of 14 regional centers and a National Office was founded by SAMHSA in 2003 as a technical assistance resource for professionals in the addictions treatment and recovery services field.
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health was founded in 1940 to promote improved mental health for the people of Texas through the support of effective mental health services, research, policies, and education.
Ohio SAMI Coordinating Center of Excellence
The Ohio Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Coordinating Center of Excellence (Ohio SAMI CCOE) is a technical-assistance organization that promotes knowledge development and the implementation of evidence-based practices for the treatment and recovery of people with mental illness
