Roots empowers individuals and families by providing clear, reliable information about health and support services available across New York State. Navigating the mental health system can be overwhelming—Roots is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you understand your options and connect to the care you deserve.
Root educators understand the growing need for mental
health programs and services in the community.
Roots strives to simplify the process of searching for the
right service by providing readily accessible resources and
professional mental health navigators to guide you through
the various support services and help you connect to the
best program that will meet your needs.
We partner with a wide range of community stakeholders to make sure everyone has access to the services they need:
Each service below includes a “Find Out More” button that leads
directly to our contact form for personalized assistance.
Roots provides end-to-end support—from education and referrals to onboarding and matching with quality staff and programs. We’re here to make the process simple and stress-free.
New York State offers a wide variety of services to ensure every child’s emotional, mental and mental physical health services are taken care of. Whether you’re a family member, school professional, provider, or community leader, we’re here to help you:
Early intervention and ongoing
support for children and youth at
risk of or currently experiencing
emotional or behavioral health
challenges.
Comprehensive, in-home supports
for children and youth with
significant physical, developmental,
or mental health needs.
Personalized support from certified
Peer Specialists who have lived
experience in mental health
recovery or substance use.
Coordinated care for individuals
with complex health needs to
improve outcomes and simplify the
healthcare journey.