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NYAPRS Health Home Learning Collaborative presents Greg Allen
The NYAPRS Health Home Learning Collaborative is kicking off its 2012 webinar series with a conversation with DOH’s Greg Allen. […]
Change of a Lifetime March 29-30 NYAPRS Annual Exec Seminar Program, Registration Materials Up
Our program has been updated with more presenter details and program descriptions. Please register today at http://www.nyaprs.org/conferences/registration/index.cfm! NYAPRS Note: […]
Register Now for ACMHA Summit 2012
ACMHA<http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs064/1102543198066/img/6.jpg> Hurry and Register NOW! ACMHA Summit for the First Time in Charleston, SC Healthy Supports, Healthy Communities: Improving the […]
Study: African Americans More Likely Diagnosed w Schizophrenia
Race And Mental Illness: Do African Americans Suffer More Schizophrenia Or Is It Bias? By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times […]
NYAPRS Mental Hygiene Budget Testimony (updated)
NYAPRS Note: Following is NYAPRS testimony at yesterday’s NYSlegislative mental hygiene budget hearing, updated to include the open access to […]
Copeland Feb 29 Webinar: A Path To Eliminating Seclusion and Restraints
Webinar: Creating A Culture of Wellness: A Path To Eliminating Seclusion and Restraints February 29, 2012 from 2-3:30pm EST […]
NYAPRS Mental Hygiene Budget Testimony
NYAPRS Note: Following is NYAPRS testimony at yesterday’s NYSlegislative mental hygiene budget hearing. Key themes for us are: * Services […]
Groups Unite to Provide Timely Health Home Care Management Training
Groups Unite to Provide Timely Health Home Care Management Training February 14, […]
CIHS: New Research Review of Wellness Programs
Research Review: Effective Characteristics of Wellness Programs for People with Mental Illness The SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions […]
Obama Budget on Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare
NYAPRS Note: Thanks to Lauri Cole of the NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare for passing these on. Obama […]
Feb 16 Webinar: Applying for BRSS TACS 2012 State Peer Awards for Health Care Reform Education
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Feb 17 Webinar: Holistic Cognitive Fitness & Emotional Wellness in Community Based Settings
Holistic Cognitive Fitness & Emotional Wellness in Community Based Settings Friday, February 17, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM […]
PeerLink TA: Focus on Improving Heart Health Through Walking
The Friday Health Beat February 4, 2012 Be one in a million hearts. Heart Disease and […]
MHW: Essential Health Benefit Lacks MH Services Access Protections
Field: EHB Does Not Ensure Protections For Mental Health Service Access Mental Health Weekly February 13, 2012 The mental […]
Bazelon: Health Reform Case May Risk Host of Federal-State Programs, Antidiscrimination Laws
The Reporter Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Vol. XI, No. 1, February 10, 2012 While the administration continues to […]
UOD: Ward Closures Yield Reinvestable Savings
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center to See Layoffs, Ward Closings 70 to 100 Jobs to be Affected By Elizabeth Cooper Utica […]
DOH Releases RFP for Assessments of Nursing Home Residents for Community Housing
http://www.health.ny.gov/funding/rfp/1107151113/1107151113.pdf The New York State Department of Health seeks a vendor to conduct assessments of certain nursing home residents […]
Corrected Copy: Free NYAPRS Thursday, March 1 Member Briefing Features Myers, Allen, Bearden
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Board and staff are pleased to announce programdetails of our upcoming annual March 1st Albany member […]
Free NYAPRS March 1 Member Briefing Features Myers, Allen, Bearden (2)
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Board and staff are pleased to announce programdetails of our upcoming annual March 1st Albany member […]
NCMHR: Feb 16 Webinar on Emotional CPR: Assisting Others through Emotional Crisis
Emotional CPR (eCPR): An Introduction to Assisting Others through Emotional Crisis Thursday, February 16, 2012, […]
GNS: NYS Seeking Federal Approval to Reinvest Medicaid Savings
Medicaid Faces More Reform To Cut $1B-Per-Week Tab By Cara Matthews Gannett News Service February 10, 2012 Medicaid costs […]
Bazelon, AP: Advocates File Olmstead Law Suit vs New Hampshire
Advocates For The Mentally Ill Sue NH By Lynne Tuohy Associated Press / February 9, 2012 Advocates for the mentally ill […]
Today at 3pm: Free Webinar on SBIRT, Older Adults
Free SBIRT Webinar – Earn 1 CE Thursday, 9 February 2012 3pm – 4pm EST 12pm – 1pm PST SBIRT […]
Albany, Renns, Columbia Co Directors Join Tomorrow’s NYAPRS BHO/Health Homes Forum at CDPC
NYAPRS is pleased to invite Capital District peers and providers to the NYAPRS Regional Forum in Albany: What Will […]
Apply for SAMHSA’s 2012 BRSS TACS Peer-Run Organization/Recovery Community Organization Awards
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Dear Peer-Run Organizations and Recovery Community Organizations, SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale […]
Reminder: HIT Adoption Training Webinars , # 2 Privacy and Security in Practice
Register now for the second webinar presented by the NYS Department of Health, Office of Health Information Technology Transformation (OHITT), […]
OMH Posts 2012 State Facility Downsizing Plans
“Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2011, at least 30 days notice isrequired prior to the closure of […]
NYAPRS Health/Medicaid Budget Hearing Testimony
Testimony Before the NYS Legislative Joint Fiscal Committees Health/Medicaid Budget Hearing February 8, 2012 Presented by Harvey Rosenthal Executive Director […]
Davidson: The Issue of Insight
NYAPRS Note: The following was passed on by NYAPRS’ Chacku Mathai who writes that “insight remains a highly controversial and […]
MNT: Study Pinpoints How Antipsychotic Meds Cause Obesity, Diabetes
Metabolic Side Effects Such As Obesity And Diabetes Caused By Antipsychotic Medications Medical News Today February 3, 2012 In 2008, […]
MHW: Employment Program Positive for Veterans with PTSD
Employment Program Positive for Veterans with PTSD Mental Health Weekly February 6, 2012 Bottom Line…Citing evidence from a new […]
Feb. 13 Webinar: Addressing Obesity and Chronic Illness among People with Mental Illnesses
If you have difficulty viewing this message please click here. Addressing Obesity and Chronic Illness among People with Mental Illnesses: […]
NKI: Toolkit for Modifying Evidence Based Practices to Increase Cultural Competence
Toolkit for Modifying Evidence Based Practices to Increase Cultural Competence FREE ONLINE COURSE For NY State Mental Health Professionals and […]
LG: MH Advocates Say Housing, Jobs Needed to Help Their Recovery
NYAPRS Note: Here’s some great coverage of last week’s terrific NYAPRS Annual Legislative Day. Thanks so much to all who […]
Feb 15 ACMHA DIG Webinar: Leadership in the Age of Diversity”
ACMHA DIG Webinar: Leadership in the Age of Diversity Join us for a Webinar on February 15 Space is […]
Free NYAPRS March 1 Member Briefing Features Myers, Allen, Bearden
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Board and staff are pleased to announce program details of our upcoming annual March 1st Albany […]
Don’t Miss This Friday’s NYAPRS Albany Regional Forum on BHOs, Health Homes, Managed Care
NYAPRS is pleased to invite Capital District peers and providers to the NYAPRS Regional Forum in Albany: What Will […]
DOH: CMS Approves NYS Health homes Medicaid State Plan Amendment
From: HealthHomes BML [mailto:hh2011@health.state.ny.us] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:59 AM To: HHOMES-L@listserv.health.state.ny.us Subject: NYS Medicaid State Plan Amendment (#11-56) […]
Full Program, Registration Materials Up for March 29-30 NYAPRS Annual Exec Seminar: The Change of a Lifetime!
Updated with more presenter details and program descriptions. Pleaseregister today at http://www.nyaprs.org/conferences/registration/index.cfm NYAPRS Note: Everyone’s saying they’ve never seen so […]
Study: States Moving Long Term Services to Managed Care
Study Finds States Moving to Managed Care for Older Americans Who Need Long-Term Services and Supports Under Budget Pressure, States […]
MHW: House Votes to Repeal CLASS Act, Advocates Focus on Senate, Obama
House Votes to Repeal Long-Term Care Insurance Program Mental Health Weekly February 6, 2012 Mental health advocates and disability […]
BRSS TACS State Peer Awards for Health Care Reform Education
NYAPRS Note: Please see below information about a funding opportunity for State Peer Awards for Health Care Reform Education through SAMHSA’s […]
DN: Kingsboro PC Closing Plans Advance Despite Union Opposition
Unions Lobby, But State Goes Forward with Closing Plans for Kingsboro Psychiatric Center Advocates Say Service Is “Below Par” […]
RFP Trauma Informed Care Webinar Up on Web
Trauma-Informed Care Webinar Recovery to Practice Highlights February 3, 2012 RTP held its seventh successful Webinar on January 25, 2012. […]
SSA Releases 2012 Social Security Benefit Amount, Details
Please see link below for 2012 social security benefit amounts and other key figures, such as threshold amount for SGA […]
SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Support to Scale TA Center Summary
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is a proud partner in this new SAMHSA-funded national initiative to ‘bring recovery to scale’ across our […]
Final Program, Registration Materials Up for March 29-30 NYAPRS Annual Exe Seminar: The Change of a Lifetime!
NYAPRS Note: Everyone’s saying they’ve never seen so many sweeping fast-paced changes and challenges presented to our broad community in […]
Feb 3 8:30 am Helgerson MRT Budget Twitter Chat
You are invited to a Twitter Q&A on the MRT Budget Briefing: Join NYS Medicaid Director, Jason Helgerson, in a […]
LG: NYS Budget Calls For Mental Hygiene Reforms
Budget Calls For Mental Hygiene Reforms By Andrew Carden Legislative Gazette January 23, 2012 In his Executive Budget for […]
Optum, OMH Promote Remembrances of Forgotten State Hospital Residents
A New Year and a New Look For The Traveling Memorial Exhibit OptumHealth February 2, 2012 The Gardens at […]
Bazelon Seeks Sign Ons for Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion: Act Today!
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law which writes, “as you know, the Supreme […]
CIHS: The Power of Positive Reinforcement, Personal Strength to Improve Health
The Power of Positive Reinforcement and Personal Strength One Consumer’s Experience of Integrated Care Translates to a Healthier, Brighter Futureby […]
DOH: Electronic Health Record Incentive Payments Begin
Electronic Health Record Incentive Payments Begin NYS Department of Health Medicaid Update January 2012 The New York Medicaid Electronic […]
OMH Feb 14 Webinar: How to Work & Win: Without Worrying about Your Benefits!
How to Work & Win: Without Worrying about Your Benefits! Join us for a Webinar on February 15 Space […]
GNS: NYS MH Advocates Want “Reinvestment” In Housing, Supports
NYAPRS Note: Almost 800 self and system advocates turned Albany green yesterday afternoon, as they ringed the state Capitol sporting […]
More Details on March 29-30 NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar: The Change of a Lifetime
NYAPRS Note: We’re very pleased to share with you more presenter and workshop details about our upcoming March 29-30 NYAPRS […]
Free Online Course in Cultural Competence from NKI Center of Excellence in Culturally Competent MH
NYAPRS Note: Attached is a press release for a new FREE online course for mental health, public health, public administration […]
Laura’s Law ‘Off the Table’ in Orange Co, CA
NYAPRS Note: Despite concerted efforts to advance involuntary outpatient commitment in Orange County, California, the county mental health director continues […]
NYAPRS Leg. Day Agenda: Reinvestment, Rights, Olmstead, Alternatives, Self Direction
NYAPRS Note: Today, upwards of 800 self and system mental health advocates are coming to Albany to participate in NYAPRS’ […]
Alert: Call the House to Save the CLASS Act from Repeal!
Having trouble viewing this email? http://www.bazelon.org/What-You-Can-Do/Take-Action House to Vote on Repealing CLASS Act Voice Your Support for Long-Term Care […]
DOH: Medicaid Redesign Team 2012-13 Executive Budget Budget Briefing
You are invited to register for a webinar hosted by the Department of Health: 2012-13 Executive Budget Proposal – MRT […]
Peerlink TAC: Feb 16 Webinar Poverty and Psych Disabilities
PEERLINK NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER W E B I N A R Thursday, February 16, 2012 “Poverty and Mental […]
DN: Silver to Propose Minimum Wage Hike to $8.50/hr
New York State Democrats Will Propose Hike In State Minimum Wage To $8.50 An Hour Speaker Sheldon Silver Confirms Automatic […]
DOH Posts Health Home Quality Measures, Provider Enrollment Information
The Quality Measures for Health Homes have now been posted on the Health Home website, as a bullet entitled New […]
DOH Posts Health Home Roll out Plan
The Health Home roll out plan for the first wave has been posted on the Health Home website. It is […]
Save the Date! March 29-30 NYAPRS Executive Seminar (2)
Save the Date! The NYAPRS Collective Presents NYAPRS 8th Annual Executive Seminar on System Transformation “The Change of a Lifetime” […]
AAPD Alert: Fight for Home and Community-Based Care
Can’t view this message? Read it online. An estimated 10 million Americans currently need long-term services including personal care […]
Deegan: Web Application to Support Recovery, Shared Decision Making
A Web Application to Support Recovery and Shared Decision Making by Pat Deegan, Ph.D. Recovery to Practice E News January […]
DOJ Reaches ADA/Olmstead Agreement with Virginia
Justice Department Obtains Comprehensive ADA Agreement Regarding the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Developmental Disabilities System WASHINGTON – The Justice Department […]
NYSDOH: Health Home Consent Form Posted
The final version of the Health Home Patient Information Consent Form has been posted on the Health Home website. […]
Class Action Lawsuit Seeks an End to Segregated Sheltered Workshops
Class Action Lawsuit Seeks an End to Segregated Sheltered Workshops PORTLAND, ORE. – Jan. 25, 2012 – Advocates for […]