This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, minutes, rough notes, newspaper clippings, proposed legislation, reports, publications, legal briefs, trial transcripts, and other printed material. In addition, this series contains files dealing with the Constitutional Convention of 1967, the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental and Physical Handicaps, discharges and conditional releases of patients in mental health facilities, community services, state aid programs, and draft files for new legislation pertaining to mental illness.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Office of Counsel
Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Office of Mental Health Associate Commissioner subject and correspondence files
Series Number
11956
Summary
This series contains general administrative subject and correspondence files of the Associate Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, and as such concern the direction and supervision of the department. Topics include developing long-range plans; supervision, direction, and control; and setting broad policy. Additionally, the series includes budgets, correspondence, memorandums and reports on both internal and external issues that affect the Office of Mental Health.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.