Prioritizing the Mental Well-Being of Our Youth
As New York State's first female governor and the only mother to hold the office, Governor Hochul is deeply concerned about the rise in teen depression — especially following the isolation and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic — and is committed to supporting the mental well-being of our youth. By listening to what they're going through and gaining a deeper understanding of this issue, policymakers will be able to meaningfully address the problems young New Yorkers face.
Governor Hochul hosted a series of youth listening sessions and a spring summit aimed at exploring the issues impacting the mental health of youth throughout New York State. Coordinated by the State Office of Mental Health and the Office of Children and Family Services, the listening sessions were moderated by youth peer leaders and gave young New Yorkers an opportunity to speak directly to State leadership.
The spring Summit on Youth Mental Health brought together youth, parents, and subject experts from the mental health, education, technology, and law enforcement fields to discuss the challenges and opportunities impacting the well-being of our youth.
It's time we put the mental well-being of our youth at the forefront and listen what they're going through to gain a deeper understanding of this issue and meaningfully address the problems young New Yorkers face.
Tackling the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Watch the New York State Youth Mental Health Summit held on June 15, 2023 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
Transforming New York State's Continuum of Mental Health Care
Governor Hochul proposed a $1 billion, multi-year plan to transform New York’s continuum of mental health care.
Supporting New York's Youth
Expanding School-Based Mental Health Clinics
Governor Hochul announced actions to expand mental health support for children and protect them from harmful social media features.
$50M to Expand Inpatient Mental Health Services
This funding will help facilities add new inpatient capacity for children and adults to access mental health treatment across New York State.
Expanding Efforts to Protect the Mental Health of Kids & Teens
Efforts include establishing a school-based mental health clinic in schools, pass new legislation to protect kids online and more.
Establishing School-Based Mental Health Clinics
More than $5.1 million was awarded to support 137 school-based mental health clinic satellites throughout New York State.
Findings of Statewide Youth Listening Tour Released
The summary report outlines both findings and recommendations on how to best address the youth mental health crisis.
All Counties Under 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The new 988 Lifeline ensures that anyone with a New York area code contacting 988 will be connected to one of New York's 988 crisis centers.