What does the acronym OASAS stand for?
Office of Addiction Services and Supports
What is the name of the 24/7 toll-free hotline operated by New York State for addiction and gambling help?
the HOPEline 1-877-8-HOPE
The Certification unit is frequently confused with which other unit at OASAS?
What is Credentialing?
I was the Commissioner at OASAS in 2020.
who is Arlene Gonzalez Sanchez
OASAS certified programs are required to have a formal Quality Improvement Plan to monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided to patients?
True
In what year was OASAS formed through the merger of the Division of Substance Abuse Services and the Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse?
What is 1992
Certification received this type of application the most in 2025.
New Treatment Services
Most certification applications are held up due to the lack of the provider's ability to meet which regulatory requirement?
what is staffing
Who is the Deputy of Commissioner of Programs at OASAS
An OASAS issued Operating Certificate is permanent once issued and does not require renewal as long as the facility remains in the same location?
False
OASAS is one of the largest addiction services systems in the US. Approximately how many programs does OASAS oversee?
What is 1700?
Name 5 Certified Providers whose name begins with the letter P.
Name 5
NYC LGU's typically will not sign off on an application until this is completed?
what is community board notification?
Who is the General Counsel at OASAS?
Who is Trishia Allen?
A CASAC-T has the same authority and scope of practice as fully credentialed CASAC's
False
This Board was established under OASAS to provide recommendations on how to best allocate funds resulting from New York's opioid trials.
What is the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board
What is Mental Hygiene Law?
Operating Certificates do not expire. What is the name of the document that serves to bridge the gap between an anticipated review date and an updated renewal date?
A State Administrative Procedures Act (SAPA) letter
Who is the Associate Commissioner for Grants Management and Special Projects at OASAS
Who is Connie Burke?
Part 818 regulations specifically govern outpatient programs
False
This Council, advises OASAS and the Office of Mental Health on issues relating to the improvement of behavioral health services in the New York.
What is BHSAC?
BONUS question-
what does BHSAC stand for?
How many OASAS Regional offices exist?
What is 5
Name 2 common errors typically found within ColdFusion
Free answers!
Who is the Associate Commissioner for Internal and External Affairs at OASAS?
Who is Jerry Gretzinger
Every OASAS certified program must have a designated medical director who is a physician, regardless of which state they are licensed under
False