Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the availability of up to $1 million in funding for Opioid Treatment Program Providers to establish additional locations outside of their current facilities.
This initiative is designed to help bring these services to currently underserved locations and to address the growing need for OTP services throughout New York State.
Up to five currently operating OTP providers will receive one-time awards of up to $200,000 to establish additional OTP locations. These facilities are established as part of an existing OASAS certified OTP, but are not co-located, and there are no minimum or maximum distance requirements from the original OTP. Funds awarded can be used for building repairs and maintenance, including renovations, medical supplies and equipment, and furniture.
Funding is provided through the federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Supplemental Grant and administered through the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. The RFA for this project and other information is available here.
New York State has instituted an aggressive, multifaceted approach to addressing the overdose epidemic and has created a nation-leading addiction care continuum with comprehensive prevention, treatment and recovery services.
New Yorkers struggling with addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY ( 1-877-8-HOPENY (877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369).
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