OC Legislature's Health and Mental Health Committee 5/19/2026 @ 4pm

The Orange County New York Legislature's Health and Mental Health Committee met on May 19, 2026, focusing primarily on public health initiatives and mental health programs. Key procurement-related discussions included the acceptance and appropriation of $1.5 million in state funds for a New York State Private Well PFAS Testing and Mitigation Rebate Fund Pilot, aimed at testing and mitigating PFAS contamination in private wells. The county's role involves distributing rebates to residents for approved water treatment systems, with detailed eligibility and reimbursement processes outlined. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Valley View Center's 2025 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including financial updates and performance metrics, with a motion passed to approve the plan. Other topics included mental health awareness events, suicide prevention training, and community engagement activities, but no new contracts or vendor selections were reported beyond the PFAS rebate program funding acceptance.