Health Committee Meeting - June 25, 2026

The Albany County Legislature Health Committee met on June 25, 2026, focusing primarily on mental health and substance use disorder initiatives. Key procurement actions included authorizing a new five-year contract with Cantata Health Solutions for patient and billing software at the Department of Mental Health, incorporating a new web-based product line called Arise to enhance workflow and data reporting. The committee also approved multiple agreements funded by opioid settlement monies, allocating grants ranging from $18,304 to $25,000 to various local organizations such as Healthy Capital District, Hospitality House, LaSalle School, Second Chance Opportunities, and Addiction Care Center of Albany. These grants support projects including workforce research, expanded recovery center hours, outdoor recreational equipment, neurofeedback programs, transportation services, and substance use disorder treatment at emergency shelters. All motions related to these contracts and budget amendments were unanimously approved, reflecting a coordinated effort to enhance mental health services and opioid treatment infrastructure in Albany County.