Mental Health Services Council

Authorized under Section 7.05 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law, the Mental Health Services Council (MHSC) considers matters relating to the improvement of mental health services in the State and advises the Commissioner on any such matter.

• MHSC Overview
  This overview offers a brief description of the Council's roles and responsibilities.
• MHSC Bylaws
  These bylaws describe the governance of the Mental Health Services Council.
• MHSC Membership
  This listing contains the current Council membership.
• MHSC Prior Approval Review (PAR) Activities Report
  See the status of an application.
• Meeting Schedules and Agendas
  Review meeting dates for 2012 and 2013. Links to the meeting agendas will be added when they become available.
• MHSC Member Travel Guidance
  Brief travel instructions and forms for submitting travel reimbursement are attached.
  Brief Directions for Completing Council Travel Forms, Standard Voucher , Statement of Automobile Travel
• Guidelines for Observers of MHSC meetings
  Interested observers are welcome to Council meetings; the following guidelines have been established to make meetings as productive as possible.
• Upcoming webcasts of MHSC meetings
  Links to upcoming webcasts and live meetings.
• Archived webcasts of MHSC meetings
  Links to meetings that have already taken place.

Questions about the Council may be directed to Meredith Ray-LaBatt, Executive Secretary of the Council.

Comments or questions about the information on this page can be directed to the Office of Planning.