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, Program History, and Contact Information

News & Notes from CBOP Microenterprise training and lending opportunities through SUNY ALBANY Small Business Development Center’s S.E.E.D. (Small Enterprise Economic Development) program From: Consumer and Business Outreach Program (CBOP) The Small Enterprise Economic Development (SEED) program -  a collaboration between the University at Albany School of Social Welfare, University at Albany School of Business, SUNY-Albany-based Small Business Development Center, SEFCU (State Employees Federal Credit Union) and Empire State Development – provides a wonderful opportunity for entrepreneurs, typically unable [...] more Are you looking to enhance your ability to support efforts of aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities? From: Consumer and Business Outreach Program (CBOP) “Already, we’ve been able to make use of the training,” Capital District Center for Independence Client Assistance Program Coordinator Ryan Pooler proudly reported.  “On the Tuesday following the ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARENESS training, Wheelchair Accessories by Dutcher became an official LLC!” “Very useful,” was Community Loan Fund of the [...] more Invaluable Small Business Start-Up Resource in the Capital Region From: Consumer and Business Outreach Program (CBOP) “At our November 9th Self-Employment Forum, Tonya Crew of the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region discussed her role as small business developer…”People come to me with their dreams and ideas.  I try to tailor their dreams into something that they can manage….For example,” Ms. Crew elaborated, “A [...] more

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.

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.

MHANYS would like to thank Janssen Pharmaceutica for their support of this project.