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Mental Health

Standing Committee

The legislative advocate for individuals and families facing mental illness, disabilities, or substance abuse - those most in need of compassionate, efficient, and effective government.

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Senator Samra G. Brouk

Op-Ed: Managed Care Carve Out Urgently Needed for New Yorkers with Behavioral Health Needs

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  • Crisis Services,
  • Mental Health,
  • Substance Abuse Disorder

Historic Daniel’s Law Crisis Services Legislation Passes Senate Mental Health Committee

May 18, 2024

Senator Brouk speaking at press conference

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  • Daniel's Law,
  • Mental Health

Senator Samra Brouk, Chair of the Senate Mental Health Committee, Introduces “Daniel’s Law” to Ensure that New Yorkers in Crisis Get the Help They Need

February 4, 2021

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  • Mental Health,
  • MLK Weekend

Senator Samra Brouk Thanks Mental Health Care Staff for their Service

January 18, 2021

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  • Suicide Prevention

Senator David Carlucci Calls for Investigation into Black Youth Suicide

September 10, 2019

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  • bfair2directcare,
  • direct service professionals,
  • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Ortt to be Honored at Arc National Convention

November 1, 2017

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Committee Chair

Samra G. Brouk

(D, WF) District 55
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Ranking Member

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

(R, C) District 9

Siela A. Bynoe

(D) District 6

Nathalia Fernandez

(D) District 34

Anthony H. Palumbo

(R) District 1

Gustavo Rivera

(D, WF) District 33

Lea Webb

(D, WF) District 52

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