SDMC serves mentally disabled persons in facilities or programs licensed, operated or funded by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities or the Office of Mental Health who do not have capacity to make informed decisions regarding major medical treatment and do not have a legally authorized surrogate to act on their behalf.

     SDMC functions using specially trained volunteer panels that review declarations regarding a person’s capacity and need for treatment, then render a decision at a hearing. SDMC decisions are rendered on average within 14 days from the time a case is received in our office.

     SDMC offers a more timely, person centered and cost-free alternative to the court system to obtain informed consent for non-emergency major medical treatment. The SDMC process keeps all interested parties involved while putting the needs of the patient first.

We are currently serving the following counties:

      If you have questions or concerns about the quality of care being provided to a New York State citizen with a mental disability, would like Commission assistance, or need additional information about the Commission’s services, please contact us:

TOLL FREE [New York State]:
1-800-624-4143 [Voice/TDD]
Fax: (518) 388-1276
E-mail: webmaster@cqc.state.ny.us

NYS Commission on Quality of Care for The Mentally Disabled
401 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305-2397
Website: www.cqc.state.ny.us

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