New York State Office of Mental Health

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), located at 44 Holland Avenue in Albany, New York, serves as the central administrative and regulatory body for the state’s mental health system. OMH oversees 23 state psychiatric centers, research institutions such as the Nathan S. Kline Institute and New York Psychiatric Institute, and more than 6,500 programs operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies. The office provides comprehensive oversight, regulation, and certification to ensure consistent, high-quality mental health services across New York State.

OMH focuses on promoting hope, recovery, and wellness for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, particularly those with serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbances. Key services include crisis prevention, mental health program directories, resource navigation, and provider referral services. Through evidence-based policy guidance, research initiatives, and data-driven planning, OMH strengthens community mental health programs and supports local agencies in delivering effective psychiatric care and crisis intervention throughout the state.