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Grading the States 2009 Report Card: New York
In 2006, New York chose not to provide survey information on its mental health system, receiving a "U" grade for "unresponsive." Three years later, the state receives a B. Despite this high grade, all is not perfect. New York has many strengths, but it also has many problems. Full narrative (PDF).
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Health Promotion and Measurement: C 25% of Total Grade
Basic measures, such as the number of programs delivering evidence-based practices,
emergency room wait-times, and the quantity of psychiatric beds by setting.
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Financing & Core Treatment/Recovery Services: B 45% of Total Grade
A variety of financing measures, such as whether Medicaid reimburses providers for all, or part of evidence-based practices; and more.
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Consumer & Family Empowerment: B 15% of Total Grade
Includes measures such as consumer and family access to essential information from the
state, promotion of consumer-run programs, and family and peer education and support.
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Community Integration and Social Inclusion: C 15% of Total Grade
Includes activities that require collaboration among state mental health agencies and other state agencies and systems.
Innovations
- Progress on evidence-based practices
- Mental health parity
- "Housing First" model
Urgent Needs
- Acute care and crisis beds
- Housing
- CIT programs
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"No help from law enforcement agency or mental health system unless something bad happens."
"Emergency rooms at hospitals ... It’s like a nightmare and ignorance prevails with staff ..."
"Most of the providers are dedicated and very caring."
