CSEA statement on Cuomo Mental Health Announcements

ALBANY, NY (12/19/2013)(readMedia)-- CSEA President Danny Donohue statement on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcements on Greater Binghamton Health Center, Elmira and St. Lawrence Psychiatric Centers

"Governor Cuomo's announcements about Greater Binghamton Health Center, Elmira and St. Lawrence Psychiatric Centers are welcome news for people and families struggling with mental illness and those local communities.

It is clear that many people, including members of the state legislature, such as Senators David Carlucci, Thomas Libous, Thomas O'Mara, Patty Ritchie, and James Seward, Assembly members Aileen Gunther, Donna Lupardo, Barbara Lifton, Addie Russell, Clifford Crouch, Christopher Friend, and Philip Palmesano helped deliver a strong message about unmet needs.

There are still far too many areas of mental health care, services and policy that need improvement in every part of New York. CSEA can only hope that this is an opportunity for broader and more meaningful action."

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