Uncivil Commitment: Mental Illness May Deprive You of Civil Rights ByThea Amidov PsychCentral March 4, 2013 Americans take considerable pride […]
Archives for March 2013
Safeway Foundation Invites Applications From Nonprofit Organizations
NYAPRS Note: On March 1st, the Safeway Foundation announced the availability of funding for non-profit organizations in hunger relief, education, […]
Sponsorship, Exhibitor Opportunities at April NYAPRS Executive Seminar
NYAPRS Note: Each year, the NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar brings together some of the state’s and nation’s most prominent experts […]
March 5, 12 NC Webinars: Grant Writing Boot Camp, Integrated Treatment
National Council March Webinars The National Council is showcasing key trends and practices in mental health and addictions treatment in […]
Parachute NYC Launches Crisis Innovations, Respite Center, Warm Line
Parachute NYC: Innovation in Crisis SituationsBy Jamie Neckles, Parachute NYC Project Manager – New York City Department of Health and […]
Politico: ACA MH Parity Gurantees Limited…When Therapists Don’t Accept Insurance
Loophole For Mental Health Care By Paige Winfield Cunningham Politico March 4, 2013 Even if you get insurance under the […]
OMH Announces Dates for Regional Centers of Excellence Listening Sessions
NYAPRS Note: This year’s Executive Budget proposal includes a provision to downsize NY’s current state psychiatric hospital system and to […]
AP: Cuomo Sees Federal Budget Impact On New Yorkers
Cuomo Sees Federal Budget Impact On New Yorkers Associated Press March 3, 2013 ALBANY, N.Y. – The federal budget fight […]
OMH Releases SAFE Act Reporting Guidance, March 12 Webcast Scheduled
NYAPRS Note: The NYS Office of Mental Health has released the following guidance on how the state intends to implement […]
MHW: Advocates Hail Parity Provisions in Final EHB Rule; Med Access, Habilitation Concerns Linger
MH Advocates Encouraged by Parity in Final EHB Rule; Concerns Linger Mental Health Weekly March 4, 2013 (subscribe at http://www.mentalhealthweeklynews.com/) […]
SAMHSA Offers Grants for Peer-Run Organizations/Recovery Communities, March 11 Webinar
Dear Peer-Run/Recovery Community Organization: Please find a letter, located here, announcing the opportunity to apply for a subcontract […]
TU: Legislative Hearing Focuses on State Hospital Plan, OPWDD Cuts
State Hospital Plan Draws Concern Cuomo Administration Sees Savings, But Others Fear Effect Of Closings By Rick Karlin Albany Times […]
NYAPRS Decries Criminalization, Testifies on NYS Budget Proposal
NYAPRS Note: Following is a copy of our testimony at this week’s Legislative mental hygiene budget hearing, which: decries the […]
TU: March 14 Webinar: Peer Specialists Promoting Employment
Free Webinar The Role of Peer Specialists in Promoting Competitive Employment for the People they Serve March 14, 2013 / […]
2013 Peer-Run Organization/Recovery Community Organization Awards
NYAPRS Note: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy […]