Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking for Mohawk Heights, a 34-unit housing development in Schenectady for adults living with mental illness who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless — marking a milestone in her administration’s $2 billion in investments in strengthening the state’s mental health system.

Governor Hochul was presented with a national award for her outstanding leadership in mental health policy, recognizing her efforts to expand access to life-saving care throughout New York State.

Governor Hochul announced the release of a new online training for mental health professionals who currently work with or are considering working with first responders such as 911 dispatchers, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians and firefighters.

Governor Hochul announced the launch of a public awareness campaign to educate New Yorkers on regulations that improve access to mental health and substance use disorder care.

Governor Hochul announced the availability of funding to expand comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs and to increase inpatient capacity statewide.

Governor Hochul unveiled initiatives that will combat the youth behavioral health crisis in New York and expand the resources and tools available to protect New York’s kids as part of her 2026 State of the State.

Governor Hochul unveiled proposals to build more resilient communities across New York by strengthening behavioral health care, expanding supports for veterans and families, and making New York more inclusive for people with disabilities as part of her 2026 State of the State.

Governor Hochul unveiled her first State of the State proposals, which will continue to build on her progress to keep New York’s kids safe online and combat the youth mental health crisis statewide.

Governor Hochul unveiled her first State of the State proposals, which will continue to build on her progress to keep New York’s kids safe online and combat the youth mental health crisis statewide.

Governor Hochul negotiated a chapter amendment and signed legislation that will require social media platforms to display labels warning of the dangerous impact certain features can have on young users’ mental health.