Greetings, The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is excited to share the next […]
Register today: “If You Think Work is Bad for People with Mental Illness, What About Poverty, Unemployment, and Social Isolation?”
NYAPRS Note: Over 20 years ago, Joe Marrone, then Senior Program Manager for Public Policy at the Institute for Community […]
Important Notification for OMH Providers: NYIA for Personal Care and CDPAS
Dear OMH providers, Attached please find an important notice informing providers of the Department of Health’s May 16, 2022 implementation […]
May 12 Free Webinar on the Value of Peer Support Specialists
Governor Hochul Taps Rep. Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that she is appointing Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Representative Delgado […]
Don’t Miss May 25th ‘ Alternatives to Coercion: Peer Street Outreach and Support in NYC and Beyond”!
NYAPRS Note: On May 25th, Surviving Race, Community Access and NYAPRS will proudly sponsor “Alternatives to Coercion: Peer Street Outreach […]
New 3-Part Series Starting May 11: Increasing Cultural Connection with Hispanic and Latinx Clients!
This is a three part webinar series hosted by the Northwest MHTTC and presented by the National Hispanic and Latino […]
Don’t Miss BHN/OMH Series on Reducing Stigma Coming June 2022
ACES Awareness Day: Friday, April 29th, 2022
Dear Community Partner, ACEs Awareness Day of Action is April 29th. This day helps to raise awareness about Adverse Childhood […]
NYAPRS Offer April 18 New Hire Orientation on Recovery, Trauma and Person Centered Services
NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you have new […]
Don’t Miss the Latest on Peer Wellness Coaching from Peggy Swarbrick at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference! Register Today
NYAPRS Note: This year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference offers us the very special opportunity to hear from Peggy Swarbrick, one of […]
Chait: Revenue Raisers Could Obviate Cuts to Prevent Rising Suicide and Overdose Rates
NYAPRS Note: More coverage of Tuesday’s Assembly hearing that featured a strong presentation from the Coalition for Behavioral Health’s Nadia […]
Don’t Miss Kelly Davis’ Featured Presentation at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: This year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference offers us the very special opportunity to hear from one of our nation’s […]
Assembly Hearing Focuses on Impact of 20% Withholds and Possible Cuts to Mental Health Safety Net
NYAPRS Note: Not surprisingly, the dominant topic during yesterday’s Assembly hearing on the impact of the COVD virus on people […]
3 Top National MH Advocates Assess Current Federal Policy Picture at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The COVID crisis has put extraordinary financial pressures on community-based services for people with mental health and addiction […]
Happy Labor Day from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee
NYAPRS Note: Good morning. Our NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee has been recognizing and providing information about a broad array of […]
FUSA: Defending Health Care in 2017: What Is at Stake for New York
NYAPRS Note: Noted Medicaid advocacy group Families USA has released a state by states assessment of the impact of changes […]
Resentment Is Like Swallowing Poison and Expecting the Other Person to Die: Carrie Fisher
NYAPRS Note: Some insights into the inspiration that Carrie Fisher offered, from a woman who once joked about “hoping to […]
Now More Than Ever: Protecting Recovery and Rights Advances! (4)
Please consider investing end of year dollars in our efforts to protect and promote our shared commitment to our community […]
NPR: The Future Of Medicaid May Be Found In Indiana, Where The Poor Pay
The Future of Medicaid May Be Found In Indiana, Where The Poor Pay December 27, 20164:44 AM ET by Alison […]
Jan. 5 NYC NYAPRS Legislative Day Forum to Feature Discussion on ‘New Choices’ in MRT Environment
NYAPRS Note: Please join us next Thursday in NYC for a spirited discussion around the new choices face people with […]
‘The Least Discussed & Most Unknown Public Health Crisis in America’ Will Once Again be a NYAPRS Feb. 28 Advocacy Priority
NYAPRS Note: Supporting strategies to address the horror of up to 120,000 Americans, a large number of whom are diagnosed […]
Study Examines Causes of Premature Death of Individuals Diagnosed w Schizophrenia
NYAPRS Note: Some powerful findings from a study published a year ago pointing to diabetes, cancer and suicide among the […]
Alert: Urge Gov. Cuomo to Prioritize the Employment of New Yorkers with Disabilities (3)
NYAPRS Note: This petition to Governor Cuomo to elevate attention to prioritize the employment rate for New Yorkers with disabilities […]
Feb 1 CMHS National Advisory Council Meeting; On the Matter of DJ Jaffe
NYAPRS Note: While we usually try to avoid dignifying the work of DJ Jaffe, I do want to refer to […]
Alert: Tell Gov Cuomo & Legislative Leaders to Sign the Affordable Housing MOU Now!
NYAPRS Note: It appears that NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and state legislative leaders have only one more day to get […]
Warm Holiday Wishes From NYAPRS
The NYAPRS Board of Directors & Staff Wish All of our Members and Friends and their Families a very Happy […]
PT: HHS selects New York for Certified Community BH Clinic Demo Program
PPT: HHS Selects New York for a Two-Year Behavioral Health Program By Josefa Velasquez Politico December 21, 2016 The Department […]
Now More Than Ever: Protecting Recovery and Rights Advances! (3)
Donate Here! Donate online by using PayPal,http://www.nyaprs.org/donate/ OR mail your check made payable to NYAPRS to: NYAPRS 194 Washington Avenue, […]
Now More Than Ever: Protecting Recovery and Rights Advances! (2)
Donate Here! Donate online by using PayPal,http://www.nyaprs.org/donate/ OR mail your check made payable to NYAPRS to: NYAPRS 194 Washington Avenue, […]
‘Recovery at the Crossroads’ Blog, Mobile Minutes from the NYAPRS Conference
NYAPRS Note: Thanks to the support of a number of generous donors, over 60 budding recovery champions were able to […]
Strategies for Encouraging Staff Wellness in Trauma-Informed Organizations
NYAPRS Note: This technical assistance brief outlines the impact of chronic work-related stress and provides examples of two organizations that are prioritizing […]
Register for Thursday Risk Management Webinar for MCTAC Small Business Initiative
NYAPRS Note: The MCTAC Small Business Initiative is pleased to announce a webinar on managing risk this Thursday, December 15 […]
PT: Advocates Call on NYS to Increase Funding for Hardpressed Nonprofit Workforce
NYAPRS Note: Advocates for New York’s nonprofit workforce gathered in Albany to call on the state to increase funding to […]
NPR: Pets Help People Manage The Pain Of Serious Emotional Distress
Pets Help People Manage THe Pain Of Serious Mental Illness By Erin Ross NPR.org | December 9, 2016 Any pet […]
TIME: 39% of Prisoners Should Not Be in Prison; Recommendations include More MH Treatment, Use of Peers
NYAPRS Note: A newly released report from the Brennan Center for Justice suggests that over 1/3 of individuals incarcerated in […]
Now More Than Ever: Protecting Recovery and Rights Advances!
Donate Here! Donate online by using PayPal,http://www.nyaprs.org/donate/ OR mail your check made payable to NYAPRS to: NYAPRS 194 Washington Avenue, […]
Friedman: The Mental Health Crisis in Trump’s America
NYAPRS Note: Thanks to the Association of Mental Health and Wellness’ Mike Stoltz for passing this on. The Mental Health […]
Alert: Urge Gov. Cuomo to Prioritize the Employment of New Yorkers with Disabilities (2)
Urge Governor Cuomo to Prioritize the Employment of New Yorkers with Disabilities! Please join us in signing this petition today, […]
CMS Approves NYS MRT Demonstration Extension Till 2021
Dear MRT Listserv Subscriber: We are pleased to announce that on December 7, 2016, CMS approved New York’s request to […]
Alert: Urge Gov. Cuomo to Prioritize the Employment of New Yorkers with Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from our friend, Brad Williams of the NYS Independent Living Council. Please join us in […]
NYT: D.A. Asks For Grand Jury In Police Killing Of Deborah Danner
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from NYAPRS intern David Martino who writes that “while NYC began Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) […]
NY to Use Social Determinant Related Measures for People w BH Conditions in the VBP Environment
New York is Moving to Use Social Determinant Related Measures for Peoplewith Behavioral Health Conditions in the Value Based Payment […]
DN: Senate Moves to Pass CURES Bill w MH Provisions Tomorrow
NYAPRS Note: The Senate on Monday voted 85-13 to start debate on the 21st Century Cures bill, setting up the […]
New Report Looks at Sustainability of Community Health Workers, NJ Implementing CHW Pilot
According to Crain’s, a new report<http://www.healthenvoy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Closing-the-Gap-Applying-Global-Lessons-Toward-Sustainable-Community-Health-Models-in-the-U.S..pdf> has concluded that community health workers, who are integral to health care in parts […]
NYAPRS: ‘Cures Act’ Key Mental Health Provisions
NYAPRS Summary of Key Mental Health Provisionswithin the ‘21st Century Cures Act’ NYAPRS Note: After almost 4 years of deliberation […]
Alert: Urge NY Leaders to Sign MOU to Keep Supportive Housing Commitment!
Alert: Urge NY Leaders to Sign MOU to Fund Supportive Housing Commitment! The holiday season is upon us- which means […]
Providing Integrated Care For Older Adults: New SAMHSA-HRSA Report
Geriatric Mental Health Alliance New Report from SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions GROWING OLDER: PROVIDING INTEGRATED CARE FOR OLDER […]
PT: GOP May Delay Obamacare Replacement for 3 Years
GOP May Delay Obamacare Replacement for Years Republicans are setting up a high-stakes deadline to replace the health care law. […]
STAR Center Dec. Webinars: Equity & Inclusion, Measuring What MattersLeadership Skills,
Upcoming STAR Center Virtual Learning Opportunities Equity and Inclusion in Leadership for People of Color is a national live streaming […]
NYAPRS Seeks Office Manager, WNY/CNY Training & TA Facilitator
NYAPRS Seeks Office Manager and Training & Technical Assistance Facilitator for the Western/Central New York Regions The New York Association […]
Fighting HIV: No Health without Mental Health
Fighting HIV: No Health Without Mental HealthBy:Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., Director, National Institute of Mental Health andJimmy Kolker, HHS […]
Tomorrow: Healthy Agencies Create Healthy Communities NYAPRS Webinar with David Bucciferro
How healthy is your agency? We’ve all heard the phrase, “physician health thyself.” Now it’s time for us to look […]
Vox: Medicaid Block Grants Impact on Benefits, Budgets, Flexibility
NYAPRS Note: While block granting Medicaid to the states allows more flexibility, capping and cutting it could slash critically needed […]
Friday Dec 2 iNAPS Webinar: Gina Calhoun on ‘From Hospital to Community’
NYAPRS Note: A wonderful opportunity to hear more from the extraordinary Gina Calhoun, whose inspiring story and work light up […]
Promoting Criminal Justice/BH Partnerships: Jan 29-31 IBHI San Antonio Conference
[https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ced/themes/basic-1/basic-1-emhdr.jpg] Criminal Justice – Behavioral Health: Partnerships Promoting Integrated Healthcare When Sunday January 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM CST -to- […]
NY DSRIP Assessment: Increase Contracts, Funding to CBOs
NYAPRS Note: New York’s independent assessment of our DSRIP program indicate that a majority of the 25 regional Performing Provider […]
TODAY: Please Support NYAPRS on Giving Tuesday!
Support NYAPRS on Giving Tuesday! Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Be a Part of Giving Tuesday! Today, charities, families, businesses, community […]
DN: Potential Repeal of Obamacare Bodes Ill for NYS’ Budget
Donald Trump’s Vowed Repeal of Obamacare Bodes Ill for New York State’s BudgetBY Kenneth Lovett NY Daily News November 28, […]
***SPAM*** MH: Trump’s Picks for HHS, CMS Signal Move to Medicaid Cost Sharing & Block Grants
NYAPRS Note: Numerous media reports indicate that Dr. Tom Price will head up HHS and that Indiana’s Dr. Seema Verma […]
Please Support NYAPRS on Giving Tuesday!
Support NYAPRS on Giving Tuesday! Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Be a Part of Giving Tuesday! Today, charities, families, businesses, community […]
Alert: Sign on to Restore Opportunity Now for Appropriate Workforce, Agency Compensation
Please join NYAPRS is becoming a member of the ‘Restore Opportunity Now’ campaign led by our statewide New York Council […]
Alert: Make One Click to Help 80, 000 Homeless Individuals!
NYAPRS Note: supportive housing expansion has long been a top NYAPRS priority, especially at our last 2 legislative days in […]
BN: NYS Moving WNY Children’s Psychiatric Center To Buffalo Psych Center
State Moves Ahead With Plans To Move Children’s Psychiatric Center To Buffalo Psych CenterHarold McNeil The Buffalo News November 23, […]
Nov 29 ‘Tobacco Treatment for Smokers with Mental Health Diagnoses’ SAMHSA Webinar
PAW ONLINE CONTACT US SAMHSA’S WELLNESS INITIATIVE November 29, 2016 SAMHSA’s Program to Achieve Wellness Announces: Tobacco Use and Treatment […]
Dec 8, 9 LI Entitlements Training. SWCEU’S and CRC Credits available!
NYSOMH Bureau of Recipient Affairs:FREE two-day seminar on how to quickly get approval for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and other entitlement […]
Dec 7-9 Copeland Center Training on Wellness Engagement
NYAPRS Note: A special and timely opportunity from our friends at the Copeland Center. The Copeland Center is offering an […]
Alert: Urge NYS Leaders to Sign Supportive Housing MOU!
NYAPRS Note: supportive housing expansion has long been a top NYAPRS priority, especially at our last 2 legislative days in […]
Dec 1 Healthy Agencies Create Healthy Communities NYAPRS Webinar with David Bucciferro (2)
How healthy is your agency? We’ve all heard the phrase, “physician health thyself.” Now it’s time for us to look […]
Listen Tomorrow to Surgeon General on New Report on Alcohol, Drugs, & Health
You are invited to hear Surgeon General Murthy’s comments on his office’s recently released report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health […]
NYT: Medicaid Under Trump: States Might Propose Co-Payments, Work Requirements, Have More Flexibility, Less $
NYAPRS Note: Longtime NYS healthcare reporter Robert Pear’s piece below suggests that under a Trump Administration, federal Medicaid funding might […]
Don’t Miss Nov 21 Finale of SAMHSA Cultural Activation Training Series
PAW ONLINE CONTACT US SAMHSA’S WELLNESS INITIATIVE November 16, 2016 Register Today for Our Virtual Fall Training Series Finale! Cultural […]