N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 5.01
Department of mental hygiene

There shall continue to be in the state government a department of mental hygiene. Within the department there shall be the following autonomous offices:

(1)

office of mental health;

(2)

office for people with developmental disabilities;

(3)

office of addiction services and supports.

Source: Section 5.01 — Department of mental hygiene, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MHY/5.­01 (updated Sep. 20, 2019; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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§ 5.01. Dept. of mental hygiene's source at nysenate​.gov

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