Agency: New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

OASAS plans, develops and regulates the state’s system of substance use disorder treatment and gambling treatment agencies. This includes the direct operation of 12 Addiction Treatment Centers, which serve around 8,000 persons per year. The agency inspects and monitors the over 900 substance use disorder treatment programs to guarantee quality of care and to ensure compliance with state and national standards. OASAS is the single designated state agency responsible for the coordination of state-federal relations in the area of addiction services.