Resource Directory

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations (OSI) serves as the Department's investigative body. OSI is a 24-hour a day, 365-day a year operation that is never “off-duty.” OSI members respond to and investigate fatalities of incarcerated individuals; allegations of excessive fo...

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations (OSI) serves as the Department's investigative body. OSI is a 24-hour a day, 365-day a year operation that is never “off-duty.” OSI members respond to and investigate fatalities of incarcerated individuals; allegations of excessive force; sexual abuse and misconduct; physical assaults and harassment, narcotics and contraband smuggling; biological threats; counterterrorism, violent extremism, and anti-radicalization efforts...and much more.

The New York State Department of Health (the Department) has been overseeing the health, safety, and well-being of New Yorkers since 1901 from vaccinations to utilizing new developments in science as critical tools in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. In the face of today's new public health challenges and evolving health care s...

The New York State Department of Health (the Department) has been overseeing the health, safety, and well-being of New Yorkers since 1901 from vaccinations to utilizing new developments in science as critical tools in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. In the face of today's new public health challenges and evolving health care system, health equity is foundational to everything we do to help all people achieve optimal physical, mental and social well-being.

DOL's mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and businesses that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find the careers they will love by connecting them to employment, training, and up-skilling opportunities. We build and support New York’s businesses, helping them find qualified workers and keeping them info...

DOL's mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and businesses that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find the careers they will love by connecting them to employment, training, and up-skilling opportunities. We build and support New York’s businesses, helping them find qualified workers and keeping them informed about tools and incentives to make their businesses thrive. We empower and protect New York’s workers by supporting the unemployed and by ensuring all workers have a safe workplace where they receive a fair wage.

The New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. (NYSDRA) is a not-for-profit membership organization committed to the promotion of quality conflict management and peaceful dispute resolution. Through leadership, education, promotion of professional standards and training and development of innovative statewide programs, NYSDRA provides oppo...

The New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. (NYSDRA) is a not-for-profit membership organization committed to the promotion of quality conflict management and peaceful dispute resolution. Through leadership, education, promotion of professional standards and training and development of innovative statewide programs, NYSDRA provides opportunities for people, communities, organizations and businesses to effectively respond to conflict.

The New York State Education Department is part of the University of the State of New York (USNY), one of the most complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. Our mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York. Our vision is to provide leadership for a system that yields th...

The New York State Education Department is part of the University of the State of New York (USNY), one of the most complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. Our mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York. Our vision is to provide leadership for a system that yields the best educated people in the world.

The Hate Crimes Task Force addresses bias-motivated threats, harassment, discrimination, and violence throughout New York State. Run by the State Police with the assistance of the State Division of Human Rights, and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, the Task Force works together to prevent, investigate, and monitor Hate Crimes and violatio...

The Hate Crimes Task Force addresses bias-motivated threats, harassment, discrimination, and violence throughout New York State. Run by the State Police with the assistance of the State Division of Human Rights, and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, the Task Force works together to prevent, investigate, and monitor Hate Crimes and violations of Human Rights Law. The Task Force works collaboratively with local law enforcement and prosecutors. Referrals are received from these entities, as well as from the hotline, the textline and various other channels.

UnderNew York State Executive law Article 4-A, the Inspector General has jurisdiction over all executive branch agencies, departments, divisions, officers, boards and commissions, and over most public authorities and public benefit corporations. The Inspector General's functions and responsibilities include receiving and investigating complaints co...

UnderNew York State Executive law Article 4-A, the Inspector General has jurisdiction over all executive branch agencies, departments, divisions, officers, boards and commissions, and over most public authorities and public benefit corporations. The Inspector General's functions and responsibilities include receiving and investigating complaints concerning allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse in any entity under the Inspector General's jurisdiction. This jurisdiction includes state-funded infrastructure investments and projects.

The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) was created to restore public trust in the institutions and individuals charged with caring for vulnerable populations by protecting the health, safety, and dignity of all people with special needs. The agency operates a toll-free hotline 24 hours a day, seven days ...

The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) was created to restore public trust in the institutions and individuals charged with caring for vulnerable populations by protecting the health, safety, and dignity of all people with special needs. The agency operates a toll-free hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week for receiving reports of allegations of abuse and neglect. The Justice Center is authorized to investigate these reports and pursue administrative sanctions against staff found responsible for misconduct. The Justice Center also issues recommendations for corrective actions.

ONA assists all new Americans in accessing and navigating a variety of free services and supports their inclusion as an integral part of New York State's diverse cultural fabric. Office for New Americans established a network of 27 neighborhood-based Opportunity Centers, which teach English for speakers of other languages; increase the number of na...

ONA assists all new Americans in accessing and navigating a variety of free services and supports their inclusion as an integral part of New York State's diverse cultural fabric. Office for New Americans established a network of 27 neighborhood-based Opportunity Centers, which teach English for speakers of other languages; increase the number of naturalized citizens; help start or grow a business; and, reduce the exploitation of New Americans. ONA also provides legal representation through the Liberty Defense Project and ONA Legal Counsels, and connects New Americans to immigrant service providers through the New Americans Hotline.

The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York's public by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, and funding and providing quality services. OCFS is responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption and adoption assistance, child protective services including operating the Statewide Central Register ...

The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York's public by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, and funding and providing quality services. OCFS is responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption and adoption assistance, child protective services including operating the Statewide Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. The agency provides oversight and monitoring of regulated child care and also provides services and programs for infants, toddlers, and school-age children and their families. The agency is responsible for all elements of the state’s juvenile justice programs.

New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 900,000 individuals each year. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State. OMH also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 4,500 programs, operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies. Our mission is to promote the ...

New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 900,000 individuals each year. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State. OMH also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 4,500 programs, operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies. Our mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances OMH offers resources for New Yorkers to support their mental wellness.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), created in 1992, is the country's only cabinet level state agency dedicated to the issue of gender-based violence. The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence's work is completed under four main bureaus: Bureau of Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Programming; External Affairs; ...

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), created in 1992, is the country's only cabinet level state agency dedicated to the issue of gender-based violence. The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence's work is completed under four main bureaus: Bureau of Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Programming; External Affairs; Law and Public Safety, and; Finance and Administration. Our role is to advise the governor and legislature on policies and best practices; train professionals across the state and; serve as a resource on the issue of domestic violence.