Mental Hygiene Legal Service Department

The New York State Department of Health assesses the public health status and responds to disasters. The department assures the quality and accessibility of health services and provides family planning and pediatric care assistance. It administers the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, which is a federal health, nutrition and prevention program for infants, pregnant women and children under the age of 5. The department additionally offers environmental protection and dental health services. The New York State Department of Health administers the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which helps HIV-positive individuals to stay healthy by assisting with the purchase of HIV prescription medications. In addition, the department supports various intervention, nutrition and veteran programs. The New York State Department of Health administers food programs for child and adult care.

The Attorney General's Office in Rochester, NY, led by Letitia James, serves as the chief legal and law enforcement entity for the state of New York. The office is dedicated to combatting crime, protecting civil rights, ensuring public safety, advocating for workers, safeguarding the environment, and more. Under Letitia James' leadership, significant settlements have been secured, including a $7.4 billion agreement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to address the opioid crisis. Additionally, the office provides legal guidance on reproductive health care rights and offers assistance in various areas such as civil rights, consumer issues, tenants' rights, and voting rights. Generated from the website content

The Office of the New York State Attorney General, led by Letitia James, operates regional offices throughout New York to address matters of social and economic justice. These offices investigate and take action to protect consumers, civil rights, charitable donations, workers' rights, and the environment, engaging deeply with local communities through outreach and educational initiatives. Each regional office is staffed by Assistant Attorneys General who represent the state in various legal matters, including elder abuse, consumer fraud, tenant rights, and election fraud. Additionally, specialized units such as the Extreme Risk Protection Order Unit and the Cannabis Enforcement Unit support statewide initiatives to enhance public safety and enforce cannabis regulations. Generated from the website