Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services – OASAS’ mission is to effect improvement in the lives of New Yorkers through access to quality prevention and treatment which contribute to the reduction and/or elimination of alcohol and substance abuse. URL: http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
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Office of Children and Family Services – OCFS’ mission is to serve New York's public by promoting the well-being and safety of our children, families and communities. URL:http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/ (link opens in a new window)
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State Education Department – SED’s mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York. URL:http://www.nysed.gov/ (link opens in a new window)
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Department of Health – DOH’s mission works to protect and promote the health of New Yorkers through prevention, science and the assurance of quality health care delivery.
URL:http://www.health.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
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Office of Mental Health – OMH’s mission is to promote hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities. URL:http://www.omh.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
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Office for People with Developmental Disabilities –OPWDD’s mission is to develop a comprehensive, integrated system of services which has as its primary purposes the promotion and attainment of independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. URL: http://www.omr.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
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Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives – OPCA’s mission is to promote and facilitate probation services and other community corrections programs through funding and oversight. URL:http://www.dpca.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
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Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities – CQCMD’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities in New York State, and beyond, and to protect their rights. URL:http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
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Office Temporary and Disability Assistance – OTDA’s mission is to promote greater self-sufficiency of the State's residents through the efficient delivery of temporary and transitional assistance, disability assistance, and the collection of child support. URL:http://www.dfa.state.ny.us/ (link opens in a new window)
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