Collaborative Initiatives
Addressing Public Health Challenges and Expanding Addiction Services
We are implementing key initiatives to address public health challenges, including the opioid crisis. These efforts also offer procurement opportunities to expand access and improve addiction services. Together, they represent a coordinated approach to enhance services and supports statewide.
Key Initiatives Funding Opportunities in NYS
Recovery Friendly Workplace Tax Credit
Removing Stigma from the Workplace
This first-of-its-kind program supports the employment of people in recovery, as well as the reduction or elimination of addiction stigma in the job market and workplace.
Eligible employers can apply to receive up to $2,000 of tax credit per employee in recovery for the current tax year, and/or the year immediately prior.
Applications for tax credits can be submitted at any time during the year, but not later than January 15 of the following year. OASAS staff can help walk you through the process.
Other Financial Information
Supplemental Block Grant Funding
Federal legislation provides supplemental funding to offset the negative impact of COVID-19 on the provider system.
