More than $4.7 million is coming to New York state to help support the development of new comprehensive integrated outpatient treatment programs for addiction, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. This is the second round of funding to be awarded through the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund.
These programs provide more opportunities to access person-centered comprehensive services, including medication treatment for opioid use disorder. Programs receiving this funding will operate both an outpatient treatment program and an opioid treatment program at the same site.
"Far too many New Yorkers have been impacted by addiction, and my administration remains committed to addressing the opioid and overdose epidemic across our state,” Gov. Hochul said. "Through the Opioid Settlement Fund, we are supporting New Yorkers and families who have been affected by expanding access to important services and programs throughout the state to send a message that help is available for anyone in need."
Awardees include:
Finger Lakes
- CASA-Trinity, Inc. - $660,000
- Helio Health, Inc. - $760,000
Mid-Hudson
- St. John's Riverside Hospital, Inc. - $373,598
Mohawk Valley
- Helio Health, Inc. - $760,000
New York City
- START Treatment & Recovery Centers, Inc. - $400,614
- Odyssey House, Inc. - $760,000
North Country
- St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center, Inc. - $652,644
Western N.Y.
- The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. - $401,990
"Providing comprehensive addiction treatment, as well as additional health services in one location, is making it easier for us to reach people in need, and save lives," OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham said. "The approach offered by these new facilities is helping to address some of the barriers that people may face when seeking treatment, and increasing their access to lifesaving help and support."
These programs are designed to centralize medication treatment, including methadone, and other addiction and healthcare services to make it easier for New Yorkers seeking treatment for substance use disorders to access multiple services in one location.