Executive Director Eva Wong
“New Yorkers in all walks of life have endured varying degrees of anxiety, fear, trauma and loss in the past two years. While I believe wholeheartedly that New Yorkers are resilient; we are also strong enough to acknowledge that we are exhausted and in need of healing. The work of OCMH is central to the city being a leader in closing critical gaps in care and promoting access to treatment for New Yorkers with mental health needs”
- Executive Director Eva Wong
The Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health (OCMH) is committed to improving mental health outcomes for all New Yorkers and ensuring that more people can get the mental health support they need to live healthy and content lives.
We advance our goals by coordinating the development of citywide policies and strategies to fill critical gaps in mental healthcare. OCMH works with City agencies to reduce barriers to mental health care for marginalized communities. Our priorities are rooted in equity, racial justice, and cultural responsiveness. We adopt a community-centered and strength-based approach that recognizes diverse perspectives, lived experiences, resilience, and the unique needs of New Yorkers.
Bio:
Eva Wong is a compassionate leader committed to improving equitable access to behavioral health resources. As Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health, Eva is spearheading the City's efforts to tackle NYC’s behavioral health workforce crisis and pioneering system-level solutions to promote mental health. By forging strategic connections between government, community and academia, Eva believes we can build a stronger and more equitable behavioral healthcare system, and a healthier and resilient city.
We believe in equitable mental health care and support for All New Yorkers. OCMH is here to build resilience, bridge gaps, and support communities.
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