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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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  • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities,
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Senator Ortt Leads Mental Health, Disability Hearing

February 6, 2017

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  • Mental Health,
  • Developmental Disabilities

Sen. Ortt Shares Concerns About Possible Psychiatric Merger

March 17, 2015

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  • Mental Health,
  • Developmental Disabilities,
  • Budget

Ortt Seeks Mental Health, Disability Answers

February 27, 2015

Press Release

  • Mental Health,
  • Developmental Disabilities

McDonald Applauds Passage of Legislation to Protect People with Special Needs

June 22, 2012

Press Release

  • Mental Health,
  • Developmental Disabilities

McDonald Announces Suicide Prevention Awareness Effort

January 5, 2012

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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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