The Consumer & Business Outreach Program (CBOP) is a state-funded initiative promoting the employment and job retention of New Yorkers living with psychiatric disabilities.

Program Information - Mission Statement and Program History

IN THE NEWS MHANYS’ Business Advisory Council Project is now featured on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website as part of the Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma Spotlights on Campaigns and Programs to Stop Stigma. Statewide Business Advisory Council Topic – Find out more about the National Work Readiness Credential, the first national standards-based assessment for entry-level workers to provide a universal, transferable, national standard for work readiness, featured on NYS’ Department of Labor’s Workforce New York.

Resources - Websites, articles, and studies for employers, supported employment programs, and job-seekers.

Training and Technical Assistance - Links to Business Advisory Council Partners who offer a range of educational opportunities that promote workforce development across NYS.

Business Advisory Councils (BACs) - Collaborations with business partners, employment specialists, and member organizations for the purpose of promoting job opportunities for recipients of mental health services and increase awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Events & Trainings - Upcoming events and trainings.

Job Opportunities - Available openings through our partners.

Brochures (requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)

• MHANYS Consumer & Business Outreach Program – This brochure outlines the program’s mission statement and the Business Advisory Council initiative.
  
• MHANYS Supported Employment Brochure – This brochure provides a general description of the resources and tax incentives available to employers and human resource professionals hiring from our affiliate supported employment programs.

For Your Information - Related links and information.

For information on mental health and the workplace, call the Consumer & Business Outreach Program at (518) 434-0439, ext. 224 or by e-mail at businessoutreach@mhanys.org.