The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. is the umbrella advocacy organization of New York’s behavioral health community, representing over 100 non-profit community based mental health agencies that serve more than 300,000 clients in the five boroughs of New York City and its environs. Founded in 1972, The Coalition is membership supported along with foundation and government funding for special purpose advocacy and assistance projects.
Why The Coalition Matters
Advocacy–Advocating with City, State, and Federal elected officials and agencies on behalf of community-based mental health providers.
Communications–Informing members about developments in governmental agencies, and the general public about news affecting the mental health sector.
Research and Information--Gathering of facts and figures which inform our policy positions and offering credible recommendations to legislators and regulators.
Technical Assistance–Providing up-to-date strategies for coping with industry-wide changes like HIPAA, Managed Care, Corporate Compliance, etc.
Diverse Missions and Shared Goals–Our committee structure allows for vibrant discussions which inform our policy positions. [See list of committees]
Project-Specific Activities-Includes the The Coalition's Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery designed to promote rehabilitation and recovery opportunities for recipients of New York City behavioral health services and assistance to providers and organizations.
Our member organizations sustain some of New York’s most vulnerable citizens: those with psychiatric and addictive disabilities, the homeless, victims of domestic violence, persons with HIV, struggling families, the fragile elderly, and troubled children.
Under The Coalition’s umbrella are:
- Community mental health centers
- Private voluntary hospitals
- Outpatient clinics
- Day and continuing day treatment programs
- Clubhouses
- Outreach teams
- Housing and residential programs
- Intensive case management programs
- Settlement houses
- Alcoholism and substance abuse services
The Coalition is a (501)(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, governed by a Board of Directors of 30 agency executives and leaders of New York’s mental health community.
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