Article 41 of the New York
State Mental Hygiene Law requires the direction and administration,
by each local governmental unit, of a local comprehensive planning
process for its geographic area, consistent with established
statewide goals and objectives. All providers of services, including
state facilities, are directed to participate in and provide
information for this planning process. This process represents a
cooperative effort involving state and local governments, providers
of services, recipients of services, and other local stakeholders.
The Local Services Plan is
intended to promote continuity of care through the development of
coordinated and integrated systems of care and treatment for
individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and
those suffering from diseases of alcoholism and substance abuse.
The Subcommittees of the
Community Services Board examine local needs and gather input from
various local stakeholders and data sources. The Local Service Plan
is developed and approved annually by the Community Services Board.
The approved Local Services Plan is submitted annually to the
following New York State Offices: the Office of Mental Health (OMH),
the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), and
the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). The
state uses the county plans in part to formulate a statewide
comprehensive plan for services.
