(October 3, 2023) Talia.Santiago, Office of Mental Health

Saludos/Greetings,

As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this year, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) recognizes and honors the remarkable contributions and commitment that so many Hispanic and Latinx individuals have made to the mental health field. OMH recognizes the unique challenges faced by Hispanic and Latinx individuals and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring marginalized, underserved and minority communities receive equal access to quality mental health services and supports.

OMH is committed to holding the mental health system accountable for making progressive change and breaking down barriers that prevent special population groups from accessing services. The Agency continues its efforts to diversify our workforce and ensure it is reflective of the populations being served. Some of these efforts include the creation of the SUNY & CUNY diversity pipeline program, participating in diversity focused job fairs and utilizing language on job postings that showcases OMH’s commitment to hiring a diverse workforce. Additionally, OMH continues to develop and distribute content to educate providers and the community on best practice approaches to serving individuals from special population groups. These resources include the Spotlight on Hispanic and Latinx individuals.

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