New York State - Office of Addiction Services & Supports

1450 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 www.oasas.ny.gov
Main Phone
518-473-3460

Patient Advocacy Services
800-553-5790

Primary Services
Specialized Information and Referral, State Government Agencies/Departments, Substance Use Disorder Service Provider Complaints

Description
Works to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a premier system of addiction services through prevention, treatment, and recovery. Website provides information about how to access treatment, prevention education, recovery and housing, as well as credentialing and training. Patient Advocacy Services helps people in treatment, or their families, by answering questions and addressing problems that cannot be resolved by programs. Patient Advocacy also advises professionals about issues concerning patient rights, treatment services, and accepted standards.

Does not provide direct services to individuals.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Eligibility
Open to all New Yorkers.

Service Area: New York State.

Intake Process
Call for more information.

Program Fees
None.

Languages
Language interpretation available.

Handicap Accessible?
No

Date of Official Change
Dec 09, 2019

Contacts
Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez (Primary)
Commissioner
communications@oasas.ny.gov
518-473-3460