NYAPRS Note: The Albany Times Union printed an OP ED this morning that I had titled “Invest in Cuomo’s Mental […]
Archives for 2013
Fricks: Apply for NCBH, Lily Reintegration Awards
As someone with lived experience of serious mental illness, I know that when I’ve been recognized for my struggles and […]
TU: Jan 24 Webinar on Peer Specialists Promoting Inclusion in Rural Communities
Free Webinar Peer Specialists in Rural Communities: Promoting Community Inclusion January 24, 2013 / 2:00 – 3:30 PM Greetings, […]
Jan 18 Webinar: Cornell Release New Disability Status Report
New Disability Status Report Cornell University’s Employment and Disability Institute (EDI) will host a free online webinar on Friday, January […]
NC Jan 15 Webinar: 8 Weeks to Whole Health Via Peer Support Groups
WHAM: Eight Weeks to Whole Health through Peer Support Groups Date: January 15, 2013, 2-3:30pm Eastern Presenters: Larry Fricks, Senior […]
Black: Are You Ready for March 1st Move to Electronic Delivery of SSA Benefits?
Did you know that recipients of benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) are required by March 1, 2013 […]
CIHS: Jan 18 Operationalizing Behavioral Health Homes Webinar
A (Health) Home Run: Operationalizing Behavioral Health Homes Date: January 18, 2013, 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST Webinar Presenters: […]
HC: Forced Mental Health Treatment Wrong
Forced Mental Health Treatment Wrong By Janet Van Tassel OP-ED The Hartford Courant January 7, 2013 In the past […]
Woodlock: Focus on Facts about Mental Illnesses and Violence
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a very timely message from OMH’s wonderful Acting Commission Kristin Woodlock. Acting Commissioner’s Message by Kristin […]
Come to NYAPRS NYC Jan 16 Educational Forum to Prepare for Jan 29 Legislative Day!
NYAPRS Note: The following comes to us from NYAPRS NYC leader Carla Rabinowitz, who writes that “due to Hurricane Sandy, […]
Olmstead Decision and Mental Health Systems Reform: Honberg
NYAPRS Note: The following timely piece underscore the great impact Olmstead Plans can have on reshaping state mental health service […]
TU: Cuomo’s Wed. State of the State Expected to Come w Hefty List
Cuomo’s to-do list heftier Governor’s Year Three issues include minimum wage, gambling, gun control in untested political landscape By Rick Karlin […]
WAMC: NY MH Advocates Deplore Media Coverage, Urge Alternatives to Expanding Kendra’s Law
NY Advocates: Mentally Ill Are Maligned By Dave Lucas WAMC January 4, 2013 Advocates say the mentally ill are far […]
Magellan Issues Peer Support Whole Health & Wellness Newsletter
Magellan Peer Support Whole Health & Wellness Fall 2012 Welcome to the first issue of Magellan’s Peer Support Whole Health […]
VA Peer Counselors Connect With Struggling Veterans
At VA, Peer Counselors Connect With Struggling Veterans By Bob Brewin Nextgov.com December 21, 2012 A decade ago, gripped by […]
MH Advocates Decry Defamatory Coverage, Urge Accleration of Cuomo Reforms
NYAPRS Note: A group of NYS mental health advocates pushed back yesterday against outrageous media depictions they say inaccurately and […]
Correction: Magellan Issues Peer Support Whole Health & Wellness Newsletter (with Active Links)
Magellan Peer Support Whole Health & Wellness Fall 2012 Welcome to the first issue of Magellan’s Peer Support Whole […]
SAVE THE DATE – NYAPRS 9th Annual Executive Seminar on Systems Transformation
S A V E T H E D A T E The NYAPRS Collective Presents NYAPRS 9th Annual Executive […]
DOH Health Home Consent Process Update
Update on the Health Home Consent Process NYS Department of Health Medicaid Update December 2012 The Health Home consent […]
New CMS Office Focuses on Medicare/Medicaid Enrollees, Policy Changes
The Affordable Care Act creates a new office within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, to […]
GNS: Cuomo’s Aggressive Agenda For 2013
Governor Cuomo’s Aggressive Agenda For 2013 By Jessica Bakeman | Gannett Albany Bureau January 1, 2013 ALBANY, N.Y. – When […]
WNYC: Subway Tragedies Renew Debate on Kendra’s Law
Fatal Subway Shove Renews Debate on Forced Treatment for the Mentally Ill By Fred Mogul WNYC December 31, 2012 […]
Salzer: Misguided Focus On Mental Illness
Misguided Focus On Mental Illness By Mark Salzer Philadelphia Inquirer January 2, 2013 A typical reaction after an incomprehensible shooting […]