Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Office of

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Agency Web Site: http://www.oasas.ny.gov/Link to External Website

Mission

The mission of the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is to improve the lives of all New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive premier system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Organization and Staffing

The Executive Budget recommends a total workforce of 741 full time equivalent employees (FTEs), the same level as FY 2017. OASAS is responsible for planning, developing and regulating the State's system of substance use disorder (SUD) services and gambling treatment programs. As part of this mission, OASAS certifies, funds and supervises over 1,400 local government and community-based programs and 12 State-Operated Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs).

Budget Highlights

The FY 2018 Executive Budget recommends $693 million in All Funds appropriations, including $504 million for Aid to Localities, $121 million for State Operations and $68 million for Capital Projects. This represents an increase of $37 million from FY 2017. The new funding will be used to combat the growing heroin and opioid epidemic in communities across the State, preserve community-based treatment facilities, and renovate and modernize the State-Operated ATCs.

The Executive Budget supports OASAS' continued efforts to better serve individuals with dependencies on alcohol and chemical substances and those experiencing problem gambling issues. Specifically, the budget will invest nearly $200 million to combat the heroin epidemic, an increase of $30 million from FY 2017. These funds will continue to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs targeted toward chemical dependency, residential service opportunities, and public awareness and education activities. Specifically, the funding will enable OASAS to implement the following initiatives:

  • Residential Treatment Beds. Funding for 80 new residential beds run by not-for-profit providers to ensure widespread service availability for those in need of inpatient care.
  • Opioid Treatment Program Slots. The State will authorize 600 additional Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) slots, which will provide individuals with the medications they need, including buprenorphine, to help with the State’s whole-patient approach to services and care.
  • Community Coalitions. Funding for 10 new regional coalitions and partnerships will allow families, service providers, educators, law enforcement, State agencies and local leaders to increase cross-sector collaboration on the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.
  • Family Support Navigators. OASAS currently supports 10 Navigator programs to assist and inform those seeking treatment and their families of options for insurance coverage and OASAS treatment systems. The Budget includes funding to add another 10 programs, for a total of 20 programs statewide, including two in each Regional Economic Development Council of the State.
  • Peer Engagement. Similar to family navigators, OASAS also currently supports 10 Peer Engagement programs, one in each Regional Economic Development Council of the State. These programs help individuals in need of treatment make connections from hospital emergency rooms to the OASAS treatment system, putting them on the path to recovery. The Budget includes funding to add another 10 programs, for a total of 20 programs statewide.
  • Adolescent Clubhouses. These safe, welcoming spaces help teens and young adults who are in recovery or are at-risk for substance use disorders (SUDs) to develop social skills that promote long-term health, wellness, recovery and a drug-free lifestyle. The Budget supports 8 new Clubhouses, for a total of 15 statewide, including five in New York City, two in the Mohawk Valley and one in each of the remaining Regional Economic Development Council of the State.
  • Recovery Community and Outreach Centers. These facilities provide recovery supports in a comfortable environment to individuals and their families that are in, or seeking, recovery from SUDs. The Budget supports 5 new centers, for a total of 14 centers statewide, which provide information and education on how to access treatment supports and wellness activities, and extend peer supports and volunteers to assist in all areas of the Centers’ operations.
  • 24/7 Urgent Access Centers. Urgent Access Centers will be opened throughout the State to offer round-the-clock access to substance use disorder treatment services. These 10 centers will help alleviate traditional “work day” delays in linking clients with appropriate treatment.
  • Recovery High Schools. These “schools within a school” will help students in recovery learn in a substance-free and supportive environment. Legislation is included in the budget to site and establish a pilot program at up to two schools. These schools are expected to be operational in FY 2019 in hard-hit regions of the State.

For more information on this agency's budget recommendations located in the Executive Budget Briefing Book, click on the following link:

Briefing Book – Mental Hygiene (PDF)

Program Highlights

New York State has one of the nation's largest addiction services systems with over 1,400 prevention, treatment and recovery programs. OASAS offers a wide range of services, which fall into the following three main categories:

  • Prevention -- Prevention services seek to prevent substance use and abuse in individuals, families and communities. Prevention services include education, environmental strategies, community capacity building, positive alternatives and information dissemination. These services are delivered by approximately 160 providers in a variety of settings, including schools and community-based organizations, reaching over 300,000 youth annually.
  • Treatment -- Treatment programs are various clinically appropriate services for individuals with problem gambling or SUDs, including crisis, residential, outpatient and opioid treatment (e.g. methadone). Treatment includes individual and group counseling, educational services, case management, vocational assessment, and training for job skills, employment readiness, parenting, personal, and social and community living skills.
  • Recovery -- Recovery programs assist individuals in recovery with emotional, informational, and social support services to help initiate and sustain recovery from SUDs, as well as provide support to family members. Services are provided through Recovery Community Centers, Youth Clubhouses and Permanent Supported Housing.
ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2017
Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2018
Change From
FY 2017
Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2018
State Operations 121,902,000 121,162,000 (740,000) 4,159,000
Aid To Localities 501,490,000 504,177,000 2,687,000 127,488,000
Capital Projects 33,000,000 68,000,000 35,000,000 466,364,000
Total 656,392,000 693,339,000 36,947,000 598,011,000

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2017
Estimated FTEs
03/31/17
FY 2018
Estimated FTEs
03/31/18
FTE Change
Community Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Facilities (CCP)
Capital Projects Funds - Other 16 16 0
Executive Direction
Special Revenue Funds - Other 285 285 0
Institutional Services
Special Revenue Funds - Other 440 440 0
Total 741 741 0

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2017
Recommended
FY 2018
Change
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 7,010,000 8,310,000 1,300,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 114,892,000 112,852,000 (2,040,000)
Total 121,902,000 121,162,000 (740,000)
Adjustments:
Transfer(s) From
Special Pay Bill
General Fund (2,398,000)
Appropriated FY 2017 119,504,000

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2017
Recommended
FY 2018
Change
Executive Direction
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 5,800,000 7,100,000 1,300,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 46,384,000 44,669,000 (1,715,000)
Institutional Services
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 1,210,000 1,210,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 68,508,000 68,183,000 (325,000)
Total 121,902,000 121,162,000 (740,000)

STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2018 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service
Amount Change Amount Change
Executive Direction 51,769,000 (415,000) 25,798,000 (500,000)
Institutional Services 69,393,000 (325,000) 34,640,000 (378,000)
Total 121,162,000 (740,000) 60,438,000 (878,000)
STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2018 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Nonpersonal Service
Amount Change
Executive Direction 25,971,000 85,000
Institutional Services 34,753,000 53,000
Total 60,724,000 138,000

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2017
Recommended
FY 2018
Change
General Fund 52,350,000 25,325,000 (27,025,000)
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 134,160,000 145,160,000 11,000,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 314,980,000 333,692,000 18,712,000
Total 501,490,000 504,177,000 2,687,000

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2017
Recommended
FY 2018
Change
Community Treatment Services Program
General Fund 52,350,000 25,325,000 (27,025,000)
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 105,160,000 116,160,000 11,000,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 257,877,000 265,139,000 7,262,000
Prevention and Program Support
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 29,000,000 29,000,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 57,103,000 68,553,000 11,450,000
Total 501,490,000 504,177,000 2,687,000

CAPITAL PROJECTS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Comprehensive Construction Program Available
FY 2017
Recommended
FY 2018
Change Reappropriations
FY 2018
Design and Construction Supervision
Capital Projects Fund 5,000,000 5,000,000 0 6,683,000
MH Capital Improvements - Authority Bonds 1,000,000 1,000,000 0 1,000,000
Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Capital Projects Fund 0 3,000,000 3,000,000 0
Community Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Facilities
Capital Projects Fund 15,000,000 10,000,000 (5,000,000) 25,109,000
MH Capital Improvements - Authority Bonds 0 32,000,000 32,000,000 392,049,000
Institutional Services Program
Capital Projects Fund 1,000,000 1,000,000 0 6,391,000
MH Capital Improvements - Authority Bonds 10,000,000 15,000,000 5,000,000 35,132,000
Non-Bondable
Capital Projects Fund 1,000,000 1,000,000 0 0
Total 33,000,000 68,000,000 35,000,000 466,364,000

Note: Most recent estimates as of 1/17/2017