Research: Topics: Health Care: Preliminary Guide to Mental Health Documentary Sources in NY
Preliminary Guide to Mental Health Documentary Sources in New York State
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISIONS
OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Current Functions. The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities is charged with developing a comprehensive and integrated system of services for New York State citizens with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The office operates 16 developmental centers that provide intensive care for approximately 6,800 clients. The office also funds and regulates a network of State and voluntary community-based services consisting of approximately 22,000 residential beds and outpatient services supporting another 43,000 clients. In addition, the office provides respite, crisis intervention, and other support services for the 16,000 families who presently care for disabled family members at home. The office also operates the Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, which performs basic research into the causes of developmental disabilities, provides laboratory and clinical services, and prepares materials for public and professional education.
Organizational History. The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities was created in 1977 (Chapter 978) as one of three autonomous offices established within the restructured Department of Mental Hygiene. While continuing the Department of Mental Hygiene's previous functions in mental retardation services, the office's autonomy allows it to develop programs and funding specifically designed to meet the needs of New York State's mentally retarded and developmentally disabled population as the State's mental health system becomes increasingly community-based.
OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Schools and Developmental Centers
SYRACUSE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Syracuse State School)
Syracuse State School
B1699 Publications and newsletters, 1942-1960, bulk 1950-1957. 0.2 cu. ft.
