This series consists of press release files maintained by the administration of Willard Psychiatric Center (previously Willard State Hospital). These files were maintained to help executive staff keep abreast of news relating to the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene and Office of Mental Health (OMH).
Creator
Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of annual reports published by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled. Reports relate to the status of care of the mentally disabled at state-run psychiatric centers throughout New York. Topics addressed in the reports include the living conditions at state psychiatric centers, legal rights of patients, and changes in the quality of care at these facilities over time.
Creator
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Office of Mental Health Bureau of Planning Coordination statewide mental health plan development schedules
Series Number
B1365
Summary
This series consists primarily of planning documents and research materials used to produce five-year comprehensive plans for mental health services. The plans generally include an executive summary of significant events, goals, and setbacks; a statement of goals, strategies, and objectives; sections on administration, finance, operating costs, capital plans, research, framework for prevention and serving target groups, and service supply and demand estimates. Also included are records of and interdepartmental Working Group on Mental Health.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Bureau of Planning Coordination
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Office of Mental Health direction and supervision of program records
Series Number
B2435
Summary
This series documents long range plans; the development of policy for department programs; and the direction, control, and supervision of these programs. Records include budgets, reports, correspondence, memorandums, and long-term plans. Records that provide identifiable information regarding clients are excluded.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Assistant Counsel to the Governor Subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B2556
Summary
This series consists of correspondence and subject files relating to mental health policy, clemency, the care of people with mental disabilities, the Willowbrook State School investigation, the reorganization of the Department of Mental Hygiene, the Rockland Psychiatric Center investigation, mental health and criminal justice legislation, and a state prison task force. Records include outgoing and some incoming correspondence, reports, draft memorandums, studies, notes and background materials.
Creator
New York (State). Assistant Counsel to the Governor
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Records may contain restricted material. Consult with archivist before use.
This series documents long range plans and establishment of policy for department programs. Records include budgets, reports, correspondence, memoranda, and long-term plans. These records help to establish activities of direction, control, and supervision of programs. Excluded are records that provide identifiable information pertaining to clients.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.