Archives for March 2013

Bazelon Center Backs Evidence-Based Alternatives to Increased Law Enforcement in Our Nation’s Schools Washington -March 28, 2013 – “The Judge […]

NYAPRS Note: Especially timely given recent stats showing 40% of cigarettes in the US are smoked by people with BH […]

[http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1103157461522/img/78.jpg] It’s National LGBT Health Awareness Week! This week (March 25-29) is National LGBT Health Awareness Week, with a theme […]

NYAPRS Note: All across our nation, policymakers, the public and the media continue to wrongly tie violence with psychiatric conditions […]

[Bazelon Center logo and image of Supreme Court and Capitol dome] Tell NPR to Retract its Startlingly Distorted Series on […]

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS NYAPRS 31st Annual Conference Keeping the Focus on Recovery and Rights September 10-12, 2013 Hudson Valley Resort […]

            NYAPRS is a rapidly growing not-for-profit organization based in Albany, NY that is dedicated […]

  Save the Date The Central New York BHO – Magellan Health Services – is pleased to offer: Peer and […]

Budget Battle Over The Disabled Crain’s Health Pulse March 27, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s amended executive budget proposed $120 million […]

NYAPRS Note: A newly published Oxford University study has found that “in well coordinated mental health services the imposition of […]

NYAPRS note: please see link below to attend “listening tours” and offer feedback to OMH regarding the state operated mental […]

NYAPRS Note: If you are not a current NYAPRS member now is your chance to join NYAPRS and benefit from […]

Latino Youth Look to Help Address Complexity of Mental Health Associated Press Published March 19, 2013 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Arturo […]

NYAPRS Note: Consumers and providers are busily preparing for New York’s transfer of fee for service behavioral health services into […]

U.S. Wants State to Pay After Audit Of Youth Care By JESSE Mckinley New York Times March 26, 2013 ALBANY […]

NYAPRS Note: Here’s a follow up to yesterday’s NYAPRS NYS Budget First Look including A list of NYS budget legislative […]

NYAPRS Note: The following comes to us from Joseph Rogers, Chief Advocacy Officer of the Mental Health Association of SE […]

Report Urges Managed Care Reform For BH, Other Disabilities Mental Health Weekly March 25, 2013 As a growing number of […]

Serious Mental Illness No Barrier to Weight Loss Success Mar. 21, 2013- Through a program that teaches simple nutrition messages […]

Here are some quick initial details of the budget agreement reached by the Governor and NYS Legislature that is expected […]

Best Practices in Peer Support and Peer Recovery Coaching Presenters Oryx Cohen, MPA National Empowerment Center Moe Armstrong, MBA Vet-to-Vet […]

Media Coverage of Gun Violence May Further Stigmatize Mental Illness ByRick Nauert PhdSenior News Editor Psych Central March 22, 2013 […]

CMS Awards New York $598m to Create Greater Access to Long-Term Services, Supports NYAPRS Note: The following are taken from […]

NYAPRS Note: “To the extent that we believe we are making ourselves vastly safer, I think we are fooling ourselves.” […]

NYAPRS Note: See the attached notice giving more details about the state’s plan to move our Protection and Advocacy system […]

NYAPRS Note: Stronger rationale for more smoking cessation programs! People With Mental Illness Make Up Large Share of U.S Smokers […]

NYAPRS Note: A Practical Guide for People With Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work. Although a staggering number of […]

NYAPRS Note: As Albany budget makers worked into the night, so did mental health advocates, especially on giving feedback around […]

It Sounds Like The Senate’s Proposed 5% Reduction In Medicaid Optional Services Is Still On The Table!The proposal would mean […]

NYAPRS Note: The following piece looks at the appointment of Jeff Wise to head New York State’s new Justice Center […]

PEOPLe Inc. is seeking a Chief Operating Officer PEOPLe, Inc., a consumer-run 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Poughkeepsie, NY dedicated […]

The Long Road Back: Resources for Women Veterans Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Central Time) The […]

WRAPIs Successfully Being Implemented In A Variety Of Ways With People Involved In The Criminal Justice System Copeland Center March […]

Health IT for Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Integration Date:Monday, March 25, 2013, 2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT SAMHSA-HRSA Center for […]

New, Notable Integration Research and Resources Healthcare research evolves at a rapid pace. Literature on the integration of primary and […]

SAMHSA ADS CenterHousing and Social Inclusion ———————————————————————————— Safe and stable housing is an essential part of the foundation for personal […]

It Sounds Like The Senate’s Proposed 5% Reduction In Medicaid Optional Services Is Still On The Table! The proposal would […]

Ruminating About Stressful Events May Increase Inflammation In The Body by Christian Nordqvist Medical News Today March 17, 2013 Dwelling […]

Gun Law’s Focus On Mentally Ill Stirs Anger And Confusion By James T. Mulder Syracuse Post Standard March 16, 2013 […]

NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Open Minds whose CEO, Monica Oss, is one of the behavioral health service community’s […]

NYAPRS Seeks Public Policy/Advocacy Director, Sr. Administrative Assistant NYAPRS is a not-for-profit organization based in Albany, NY that is dedicated […]

NYAPRS Note: Larry Fricks is an historic figure in the development of whole health peer support in our country, first […]

[cid:PNUTXZVNOUCJ.IMAGE_2.jpeg] Understanding the Jargon, Concepts and Structure of the NYSOMH System Join us for a Webinar on March 20 [cid:CSGPKSEBRONP.IMAGE.gif]<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/815747297> […]

Here’s a follow up alert also asking Medicaid advocates to also call Senate Finance Committee Chairman John DeFrancisco, a major […]

ACTION ALERT As 5 way budget negotiations continue today, NYS legislators are looking to move around existing state dollars to […]

Join us Friday, March 15, 2013 3:30 – 4:30 pm ET (12:30 – 1:30 pm PST) for the 3rd annual […]

NYAPRS Note: As legislative leaders reach agreement on this year’s state budget, NYAPRS has been continuing to work on several […]

Lawsuit: UnitedHealth illegally denies mental health coverage ByDina Overland Fierce Health Payer March 13, 2013 UnitedHealth isn’t providing equal coverage […]

NYAPRS Note: If you are not a current NYAPRS member now is your chance to join NYAPRS and benefit from […]

NYAPRS is very pleased to announce that Jeff Wise, JD, Acting Executive Director, The Justice Center for the Protection of […]

Mentally Ill Medicare Patients Cost More To Treat Hospitals May Need To Turn To High-Tech Solutions By Ron Shinkman Fierce […]

Several NYS Democratic state legislators and mental health advocates held a news conference a few hours ago in Albany calling […]

Editorial: A valid concern over NY-SAFE Act Mandatory reporting provision needs revisit A Journal News Editorial  March 13, 2013 It’s […]

NYAPRS Note: Several NYS Democratic state legislators and mental health advocates held a news conference a few hours ago in […]

Report: Patients With Mental Health Problems Need Culturally Sensitive Treatment Review in Journal of Psychiatric Practice addresses communication and other […]

NYAPRS Note: New York State agencies have released more information on the procedures involved in the new clinician reporting requirements […]

Just released is the printed version of this year’s information packed program at http://www.nyaprs.org/conferences/executive-seminars/documents/ExecutiveSeminarAgenda2013.pdf! NYAPRS Note: In two days, you […]

Mandatory Reporting Provision Of The SAFE Act Raises Concerns In The Mental Health Community By TG Branfalt Jr. Legislative Gazette […]

VA Says No To SAFE Act U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Says It Won’t Comply With New York Mandate To […]

NYAPRS Note: The NYS Assembly and Senate have responded to Governor Cuomo’s budget proposals for the coming year with their […]

NYAPRS Note: Below is an interesting article about the various models for integration of behavioral and physical health from our […]

A National Model For Medicaid Reform By Jason Helgerson, Commentary Albany Times Union March 7, 2013 Last week, theHouse Committee […]

Assembly Health Chair: 2013 ‘A Superb Year’ To Pass Single-Payer Insurance byJessica Bakeman Gannett News Service March 8, 2013 Assembly […]

Mental Health Advocates Protest Some Provisions of Gun Law ByKaren DeWittNYS Public Radio/WNYC News Blog March 7, 2013 Second amendment […]

NYAPRS Note: Below is a hopefully historic development…the issuance of guidance to reporters affiliated with the largest news service in […]

According to the NYS Office of Mental Health, NY SAFE Act Reporting Requirement Webcast for Providers is in the process […]

Study: MH Providers Less Comfortable With Bi Men, Trans People By Dan Avery Queerty March 6, 2013 A rather unique […]

RECOVERY IS FOR EVERYONE! Thursday, April 4, 2013 The Marriott, Albany, NY Recovery is about doing things differently. It’s about […]

Over the past 25 years, Pat Deegan has been a major force for change, launching numerous smart and strong world […]

NYAPRS Note: Thanks to SAMHSA’s Dennis Romero, this report should be required reading for mental health providers who need to […]

NYAPRS Note: In two days, you can learn all of the latest information and breaking news about how national and […]

Study: People With Mental Illness Are Five Times More Likely to Be Murdered Violent acts directed at, not committed by, […]