State Links

State Agency Links

New York State Department of Health

New York State Department of Health: Information on current health issues in NYS, language assistance, site content organized for easy access, local and government news, immunization information

Child Health Plus: Health insurance to children and families throughout NYS regardless of income

New York State's 911 Good Samaritan Law Protects YOU

Vaccines and Immunizations: Information on the importance of immunizations, immunization safety, the diseases each immunization protects against

New York State Education Department

New York State Education Department: Current news regarding education, lists of employment resources, information on the Nurse Practice act/guide to practice

New York State Center for School Health: Contracted technical assistance center and information portal for the New York State Education Department assisting NYS school nurses, medical directors and school health educators through email and phone support, onsite and online professional development and website resources

Health Information Portal (HIP): Email subscription of critical information related to school health in NYS

Other State Agencies

nystateofhealth, New York State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace: Open enrollment for Child Health Plus and extended period for Qualified Health Plans

Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS):Help, information, and support services to prevent and stop addiction

Office of Mental Health

Office of Mental Health > Mental Health Resources During an Emergency: Links and hotline numbers for numerous trauma and grief support resources

Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT): Information on areas set up to provide meals for children; please share with families/students in need of this assistance

Other State Links

Mental Health Association in New York State: Works to end the stigma against mental illness and promote mental health wellness in New York State, through training, education, advocacy and policy, community-based partnership programming, and by connecting individuals and families to help

New York State Association of School Psychologists: Provides resources and information related to students mental health and wellness and school psychology

Paris Coalition for Children’s Mental Health Services: Providesa unified voice for children mental health care providers and the families they serve through the maze and challenges of public policies, legislation and funding of the children’s mental health system

New York State Nurses Association: Provides information on the NYS nurses’ union

New York State PTA: Provides news and announcements related to teachers, students and parents; Lists events happening in your area and provides resources for parents, teachers and health care professionals

New York State School Boards Association: Information on educational events in your area, up-to-date news on issues in the public school system including health issues, education issues, and changes in education law etc., resources for faculty, school staff and parents

New York State School Counselor Association: Resources and information related to students and school counseling

New York State School Social Workers Association: Resources and information related to school social work

New York State United Teachers: Information related to union issues, concerns and activities for working and retired faculty, staff, and health care personnel, membership information, services, legislative information and educational offerings

Nurse Practitioner Online: Updates for current and prospective nurse practitioners on industry trends, advanced certifications, and continuing education opportunities; valuable insights into specialty areas, licensure renewals, and career advancement options