CLICK HERE TO REGISTER CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA Please bookmark https://mhanys.org/nys-omh-symposium/ for ‘pre’ […]
Today! Sign on Letter Urging Passage of HALT Solitary Confinement Ban, Rehab Alternatives!
NYAPRS Note: This Thursday, state legislative leaders and mental health and criminal justice reform advocates will be holding a 1pm Capital news […]
WATCH NYS Legislative Hearing on Single Payer Legislation at 10:00 am
NYAPRS Note: You can watch this morning’s 10 am Albany hearing on the New York Health Act’s Single Payer legislation […]
Today! Sign on Letter Urging Passage of HALT Solitary Confinement Ban, Rehab Alternatives!
Friends, For many years, self and system advocates for people with mental health challenges from across the nation have […]
Save June 4th for Rockland County Forum on Home and Community Based Services!
NYAPRS Note: In collaboration with the NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, the Mid-Hudson Regional Planning Consortium, Rockland County government, […]
ALERT: GET READY FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY’S HALT CALL-IN DAY!
NYAPRS Note: You can help win passage of the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act by participating in a national call in […]
HALT is NYS Senate’s Top Criminal Justice Priority: Bailey; Get Ready for May 29th HALT Call In Day
NYAPRS Note: With just under a month to go till legislative session’s end, a top Senate leader says that the […]
M H Care Private Insurance Claims on the Rise: Stat
NYAPRS Note: One likely impact of federal Parity and Affordable Care Act legislation. Mental Health Care Accounts For a […]
Trump Administration Backs off Proposal to Let Medicare Plans Exclude MH, Other Drugs
Trump Administration Backs Off a Proposal to Let Medicare Plans Exclude Certain Drugs By Nicholas Florko Stat+ May 16, 2019 […]
Sept 24-26 for NYAPRS Annual Conference at the Villa Roma Resort!
Please save September 24-26 to attend this fall’s NYAPRS Annual Conference at the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY! The […]
Cuomo: $5.25M to Expand Access to MAT in Clinics, Hospital EDs
Governor Cuomo Announces $5.25 Million in Funding to Facilitate and Expand Access to Medication Assisted Treatment in Primary Care Clinics […]
OM: 12 Innovative Ideas To Improve Recruitment & Retention
12 Innovative Ideas To Improve Recruitment & Retention By Sarah C. Threnhauser Open Minds May 16, 2019 Developed […]
MHW: NYS Braces For New Campaign to Support Investments in Human Services Sector
NYAPRS Note: The following piece reflects on New York human services advocates efforts to win an across the board investment […]
OMH Symposium: Strategies for Behavioral Health Equity – Leaving No One Behind! Registration Open!
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All Hands on Deck! Sign on Letter Urging Passage of HALT Solitary Confinement Ban, Rehab Alternatives!
Friends, For many years, self and system advocates for people with mental health challenges from across the nation have […]
June 24-5 OMH Behavior Health Equity Conference Planning Team – Registration for Conference!
Suffolk TODAY: Raising HCBS Enrollment Peer to Peer Educational Forum at Molloy College!
NYAPRS Note: In collaboration with the NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, NYAPRS’ New Choices in Recovery project is […]
Still Time to Register for May 28 Supported Education Symposium in NYC
Community Access: Register for May 28 Supported Education Symposium in NYC Community Access, home of Blueprint Supported Education, is […]
All Hands on Deck! Sign on Letter Urging Passage of HALT Solitary Confinement Ban, Rehab Alternatives!
Friends, For many years, self and system advocates for people with mental health challenges from across the nation have called […]
Bill To Stem Solitary Confinement Gains Steam: Come to Albany for Next Tuesday’s HALT Bill Lobby Day!
NYAPRS Note: Last year, the NYS Assembly approved landmark legislation that will ban the inhumane use of solitary confinement for […]
Save Sept 24-26 for NYAPRS Annual Conference at the Villa Roma Resort!
NY’s Human Services Workforce Needs a Raise: TU Letter
NYAPRS Note: When Governor Cuomo and state legislators failed to provide a cost of living increase across New York’s human […]
Bill To Stem Solitary Confinement Gains Steam: Come to Albany for Next Tuesday’s HALT Bill Lobby Day!
NYAPRS Note: Last year, the NYS Assembly approved landmark legislation that will ban the inhumane use of solitary confinement for […]
Register for May 28 Supported Education Symposium in NYC: CA
Community Access: Register for May 28 Supported Education Symposium in NYC Community Access, home of Blueprint Supported Education, is hosting […]
CNY: Free Recovery, Trauma New Staff Orientation in Syracuse on April 22!
NYAPRS Note: Do you have new staff and don’t have the time or the resources to train them in recovery, […]
April 23 LGBTQ 201: Asking the Questions and Dealing with the Answers; Rainbow Heights Brooklyn Forum
TOMORROW: Honor Edye Schwartz and Steve Coe at Recovery Champions Reception at Albany Hilton
NYAPRS Note: Capping decades of groundbreaking contributions and achievements, NYAPRS will be honoring and celebrating recovery champions NYAPRS’ own Edye […]
Tomorrow: Rethinking BH Crisis Systems Webinar: Saving Lives, Saving Resources
New! GA Forensic Peer Mentor Project Lead Joins NYAPRS Executive Seminar Panel
NYAPRS Note: Georgia’s Lindsey Sizemore has several powerful stories to share – one about Georgia’s forensic peer mentor initiative that […]
MHW: States Favoring Medicaid Work Mandate Continue to Face Roadblock in Courts
States Favoring Medicaid Work Mandate Continue to Face Roadblock in Courts Mental Health Weekly April 8, 2019 The debate […]
Don’t Miss TUESDAY’s Albany Reception to Honor Edye Schwartz and Steve Coe
NYAPRS Note: Capping decades of groundbreaking contributions and achievements, NYAPRS will be honoring and celebrating recovery champions NYAPRS’ own Edye […]
Last Chance: April 16-17 NYAPRS Albany Executive Seminar
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 3 days out from this year’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
Free Recovery, Trauma New Staff Orientation in Syracuse on April 22 Syracuse!
NYAPRS Note: Do you have new staff and don’t have the time or the resources to train them in recovery, […]
JOIN Tuesday Special Albany Reception to Honor Edye Schwartz and Steve Coe!
NYAPRS Note: Capping decades of groundbreaking contributions and achievements, NYAPRS will be honoring and celebrating recovery champions NYAPRS’ own Edye […]
Study: Depression and Suicide Rates Are Rising Sharply in Young Americans
Depression and Suicide Rates Are Rising Sharply in Young Americans, New Report Says. This May Be One Reason Why By Markham […]
Saving Lives: Taking on Suicide, Opioid Crises at Next Week’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 1 week out from this year’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
Promoting Reentry Success through Increased Access to Social Security Benefits
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a timely report by Dazara Ware and Kristin Lupfer entitled “Promoting Reentry Success through Increased Access to […]
The Impact of CCBHCs, PPSs, IPAs, BHCCs and HCBS: 1 Week Till NYAPRS Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 1 week out from this year’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
NYAPRS Welcomes New COO Len Statham
NYAPRS Welcomes New COO Len Statham April 7, 2019 NYAPRS is very pleased to announce the appointment of Len Statham […]
Centene’s Purchase of Wellcare Totals $1.3 million NYS Medicaid Members: CHP
Centene’s $17.3B Acquisition of WellCare would Affect Medicaid Market by Jonathan LaMantia Crain’s New York Business March 27, 2019 […]
Save Sept 24-26 for NYAPRS Annual Conference at the Villa Roma Resort!
‘Effectively Employing Young Adult Peer Providers’ Toolkit
NYAPRS Note: The following timely toolkit was prepared by Jonathan Delman, PhD, JD, MPH, Assistant Research Professor, Transitions Research and […]
Reduced Readmissions, Savings: Is That All There Is? 1 Week Till NYAPRS Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 1 week out from this year’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
Patch: NYC Groups Want MH Experts Not Police to be First Responders
Keep Cops Away From People In Emotional Crisis, Advocates Say by Noah Manskar Patch Staff Apr 4, 2019 NEW YORK […]
MHW: Field Weighs In On Criminal Justice Issues Impacting People With Mental Illness
NYAPRS Note: The urgency to address criminal justice issues has taken hold in New York, with action on all 3 […]
Only 2 Weeks Till NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar at Albany Hilton!
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 2 weeks out from this year’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Self-Directed Care Innovation at April 16-17 NYAPRS Albany Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 2 weeks out from this year’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
Don’t Miss April 16 Special Albany Reception to Honor Edye Schwartz and Steve Coe
NYAPRS Note: Capping decades of groundbreaking contributions and achievements, NYAPRS will be honoring and celebrating recovery champions NYAPRS’ own Edye […]
A Farewell and Thank You from Edye Schwartz
NYAPRS Note: As many of you know, Edye Schwartz will be stepping down as NYAPRS Director of System Transformation at […]
Don’t Miss the Next Round of NYAPRS New Hire Orientations!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is excited to provide details of another round of our new training initiative for all new staff […]
Friedman: Attacking the ACA Is an Attack on Mental Health: The Sequel
NYAPRS Note: A very timely and thoughtful piece by longtime expert Michael Friedman. Attacking the ACA Is an Attack on […]
Groups to Hold April 4th Noon City Hall Rally to Improve NYC Crisis Responses
Rally to Improve NYC’s Response to Individuals Experiencing Mental Health Crisis One the first anniversary of the shooting death of […]
Don’t Be an April Fool: Register for NYAPRS Executive Seminar Today!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t be an April Fool! Register today for NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
Only 3 Weeks Till NYAPRS Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 3 weeks out from this year’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
Don’t Miss the Next Round of NYAPRS New Hire Orientations!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is excited to provide details of another round of our new training initiative for all new staff […]
Alert: Keep Those COLA Calls Coming: Only a Few Days Left!
March 28, 2019 It All Comes Down To Albany’s 3 Leaders to Get the Human Services COLA in This […]
NYAPRS State Budget March 28 Update
NYAPRS NYS Budget Update March 28, 2019 Here’s an update of where things are concerning NYAPRS members’ priorities for the […]
Don’t Miss April 16 Special Albany Reception to Honor Edye Schwartz and Steve Coe
NYAPRS Note: Capping decades of groundbreaking contributions and achievements, NYAPRS will be honoring and celebrating recovery champions NYAPRS’ own Edye […]
Only 3 Weeks Till NYAPRS Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 3 weeks out from this year’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar program, entitled “Creating Value Without Compromising Our […]
Not Fair to Give to Only One Portion of NY Human Services Workforce!
The Governor and Legislature made a commitment this week to approve increases for only a portion of the human services […]
COLA Alert: It All Comes Down to the 3 Leaders, Call Today!
It All Comes Down To Albany’s 3 Leaders to Get the Human Services COLA in This Year’s Budget! The […]
PRA: Staying Health and Hopeful: Managing Compassion Fatigue April 8 Webinar
NYAPRS is very pleased to announce that our national organization, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association and its Academy for Psychiatric Rehabilitation […]
NYAPRS Seeks Queens Peer Bridger; BHSN Seeks PROS Director
NYAPRS Seeks Queens Peer Bridger
April 4 NYC CIT Rally to Improve Mental Health Crisis Response
Rally to Improve NYC’s Response to Individuals Experiencing Mental Health Crisis One the first anniversary of the shooting death […]
Send Again: “The ONLY Way to Address the Crisis Faced By ALL of NY’s Human Service Workers is via a 2.9% COLA!”
Please send this to your local legislators and media today to emphasize that our Human Services COLA still needs to […]
Keep COLA Calls Coming: Urge Albany to Get the COLA in This Week’s Budget Deal!
March 26 Update: Workforce pay hikes are in the spotlight in Albany since yesterday’s announcement by the Governor’s counsel that […]
The ONLY Way to Address the Crisis Faced By ALL of NY’s Human Service Workers is via a 2.9% COLA!
The ONLY Way to Address the Crisis Faced By ALL of NY’s Human Service Workers is via a 2.9% COLA! […]
Urgent: Call Albany NOW to Get the COLA in This Week’s Budget Deal!
March 25, 2019 TAKE ACTION NOW TO GET THE HUMAN SERVICES COLA IN THIS YEAR’S BUDGET! With only a […]
Urgent: Call Albany NOW to Get the COLA in This Week’s Budget Deal!
March 25, 2019 TAKE ACTION NOW TO GET THE HUMAN SERVICES COLA IN THIS YEAR’S BUDGET! With only a […]
Urgent: Call Albany Tomorrow AM to Get the COLA in This Week’s Budget Deal!
TAKE ACTION TOMORROW MORNING TO GET THE HUMAN SERVICES COLA IN THIS YEAR’S BUDGET! With only a week to […]
Breaking: HALT Bill Ending Solitary Confinement Gains Enough Support to Pass NYS Senate
Bill Ending Solitary Confinement in New York Has Enough Support to Pass State Senate By Denis Slattery NY Daily News […]
Alert: Call Albany for Mental Health Housing Increase!
NYAPRS Note: As an active member of the Bring It Home campaign, NYAPRS is urging all of our readers to […]