Alliance Alert: A growing body of evidence and lived experience is making one thing clear. We must transform how our […]
Alliance’s 44th Annual Conference: Submit Workshop Proposals Today!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is extremely pleased to invite proposals for our […]
Urgent Ask for Help to Mitigate HR 1 Coverage Losses – Call Today!
Alliance Alert: We join our partners at Medicaid Matters and the Community Service Society of New York in sounding the alarm […]
Executive Seminar: Patrick Wildes Joining Federal Policy Panel!
Alliance Alert: Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is foundational to recovery for individuals with mental health and substance […]
Executive Seminar Preview: Protecting Medicaid Coverage Amid Federal Changes and What It Means for New Yorkers!
Alliance Alert: New federal Medicaid requirements represent a significant shift in how people access and maintain health coverage, and the […]
Executive Seminar Preview: Strengthening Accountability and Expanding NY’s Crisis Continuum!
Alliance Alert: We are encouraged to see NYS Attorney General Letitia James take strong action to hold hospital systems accountable […]
NEXT WEEK! Hudson River Region Community Engagement Sessions, April 21 and 22 – OMH Wants to Hear From You!
See you in Lansingburgh next week! OMH is partnering with the directors of Community Services in the Hudson River region […]
Executive Seminar Preview: Budget Delays and the Fight to Invest in New York’s Mental Health Workforce!
Alliance alert: As New York’s state budget continues to be delayed well past the April 1 deadline, critical decisions about […]
Executive Seminar: Federal Budget Proposal Threatens Behavioral Health, What’s at Stake and How to Act!
Alliance Alert: Last week President Trump released his proposed budget for the federal government, outlining significant and deeply concerning changes […]
Survey Opportunity – Please Provide Your Feedback on Measuring Quality of Care!
Funding, training, innovative models and well-defined practice standards are critical to the development of quality services but there is no […]
Submit Proposals for the Alliance’s 44th Annual Conference, Sept 23-25!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is extremely pleased to invite proposals for our […]
Honoring Black Maternal Health Week (4/11-4/17): Advancing Equity, Dignity, and Culturally Responsive Services for Black Families!
Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s Cultural Competence Committee As we recognize Black Maternal Health Week, the Alliance’s Cultural Competence Committee […]
Don’t Miss Our Executive Seminar: Building a Better Crisis Continuum in New York!
Alliance Alert: As budget negotiations continue, we must continue to highlight critical priorities advocates across New York are pushing to […]
Celebrate Intentional Peer Support’s 30th Birthday!
2026 marks 30 years of Intentional Peer Support and we are hosting a series of international events to showcase the […]
Executive Seminar Preview: Protecting Health Coverage in a Changing Policy Landscape!
Alliance Alert: The recent legislative proposal for the Essential Plan underscores the very real and immediate impact that federal policy […]
New Executive Seminar Speaker Announcement: Bob Moon Joins Opening Plenary!
We’re excited to share that Bob Moon, Deputy Commissioner for Community Program Policy and Management at the New York State […]
National Public Health Week Webinar on Promoting Mental Health and Community Connection!
Alliance Alert: We’re pleased to share today’s webinar from the Mental Health Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA), […]
Executive Seminar Preview: Building a Stronger Mental Health System Through Community Funding! Register Today!
Alliance Alert: This powerful story highlights what we continue to hear from individuals, families, and providers across New York: when […]
Join the Alliance Board of Directors: Interest Form Open!
The Alliance is growing, and we’re looking for passionate leaders to help guide our next chapter. Serving on the Alliance […]
Don’t Miss Our Executive Seminar: Protecting Access to Services!
Alliance Alert: A recent article highlights the growing tension between federal oversight efforts and state administration of Medicaid at a […]
Alliance Releases Call for Proposals for 44th Annual Conference, Sept 23-25!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is extremely pleased to invite proposals for our […]
Explore Joining the Alliance Board of Directors: Interest Form Open!
The Alliance is growing, and we’re looking for passionate leaders to help guide our next chapter. Serving on the Alliance […]
Executive Seminar Next Week: Get the Latest on the State Budget & OMH Priorities
Alliance Alert: As state budget negotiations continue and another extender is set to pass, New York has additional time to […]
Attend TODAY’s Webinar: Advocacy and Community Building, April 7, 10-1130am!
Alliance Cultural Competence Committee Webinar Series Building strong advocacy skills and meaningful community connections is at the heart of recovery, […]
Executive Seminar Spotlight: Expanding the Crisis Continuum in New York! Register Today!
Alliance Alert: The article below highlights an important and growing shift in how New York City is thinking about public […]
TOMORROW! Attend the Webinar: Advocacy and Community Building, April 7, 10-1130am!
Alliance Cultural Competence Committee Webinar Series Building strong advocacy skills and meaningful community connections is at the heart of recovery, […]
Time to Fund Daniel’s Law: Expanding Non-Police Crisis Response in New York!
Alliance Alert: This recent article reflects a growing national shift toward non-police, health-led responses to mental health crises. This approach […]
Alliance Executive Seminar: Medicaid Under Threat, What Federal Actions Mean for New York! Register Today!
Alliance Alert: This article raises serious concerns about escalating federal actions targeting state Medicaid programs under the guise of fraud […]
Congratulating Ellen Healion on a Lifetime of Exemplary Leadership and Service!
Dear Friends and Colleagues, After four decades of pioneering leadership in advancing innovative peer support initiatives, Ellen Healion will be […]
Addressing Workforce Challenges: Join the Conversation at the Alliance Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: This new advisory from SAMHSA highlights the urgent need to expand behavioral health teams, particularly by integrating community […]
Next Week! Register for Upcoming Webinar: Advocacy and Community Building, April 7, 10-1130am!
Alliance Cultural Competence Committee Webinar Series Building strong advocacy skills and meaningful community connections is at the heart of recovery, […]
CALL TODAY: NYS Call in for 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase Monday 11/17!
Today, Monday, November 17th, eleven statewide organizations, including ours, representing mental health and substance use disorder community-based agencies, peers and […]
B-HEARD Changes Must Follow Proven Best Practices and Center Peer-Led Support!
Alliance Alert: Two new reports outline significant last-minute changes to New York City’s B-HEARD crisis response program, announced by Mayor […]
New York is Protecting Food Access as Federal SNAP Funding Hangs in the Balance!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery applauds Governor Kathy Hochul’s actions to fast-track $30 million in funding and […]
2025 OMH Statewide Town Hall, 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 3 – Registration Information
2025 OMH Statewide Town Hall – Registration Information OMH is conducting its annual Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D. presenting […]
Decarcerating Care: Lessons in Transforming Crisis Response Virtual Panel Nov 5: Register Today!
Decarcerating Care: Lessons in Transforming Crisis ResponseExploring the trajectory of efforts to remove police from mental health crisis response since […]
Alliance Releases Full Program for 16th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy, Nov 20-21! Register Today!
The 16th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy, From Program to Purpose: Strengthening Recovery Through Community Connection and Innovation is taking […]
READ! Open OAPSS positions across New York! Applications due today and Saturday!
Alliance Alert: please note that “applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to […]
Event Announcement: Comptroller Report On Rural Health Workforce Shortages, October 30, 2025
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery encourages you to join a free webinar on October 30, 2025, from 1:00–2:00 PM […]
FREE NYC Health Webinars on Medicaid and Behavioral Healthcare Services
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery encourages members and partners to take advantage of the free virtual training series from […]
Attend Next Week’s Alliance Career Quest Kick Off Webinar on October 30th!
We are excited to kick off our Career Quest Series next Thursday, October 30th, from 12:00pm-1:00pm! This installment will be a unique opportunity […]
A Step Toward Compassionate, Person-Centered Crisis Response
Alliance Alert: We at the Alliance are proud to have supported the recently signed legislation replacing the stigmatizing term “Emotionally Disturbed […]
Announcing Keynote Speaker Nyla Christian at the 16th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, together with our training partners and the New York State Office of Mental Health, […]
New York Must Act Swiftly to Disburse Opioid Settlement Funds and Support Community-Based Recovery
Alliance Alert: We welcome the news that New York State’s opioid settlement funds have accrued $35 million in additional interest, […]
Join Us at Baltic Street’s “Strengthening the Bonds”
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is proud to join the upcoming “Strengthening the Bonds: Advancing the Conversation on Loneliness” Symposium, taking place November […]
Supporting the Robert Brooks Bill and Prison Safety Reforms
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery strongly supports the package of reforms advanced through the Robert Brooks Bill […]
Attend the Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester, October 22, 2025!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to join today’s Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester! This event is an opportunity to connect with […]
Oct 22: NYS Suicide Prevention Conference Highlights The Importance Of Mental Health Supports for Uniformed Personnel
October 21, 2025 Media Advisory:New York State Suicide Prevention Conference Highlights the Importance of Mental Health Supports for Uniformed Personnel […]
Share Your Voice! Attend ACCES-VR and the State Rehabilitation Council’s Virtual Public Input Sessions!
Alliance Alert: The mental health community plays a vital role in shaping policies and services that promote equitable access to employment […]
Alliance Release Full Program Schedule for Nov 20-21 Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, together with our training partners and the Office of Mental Health, is excited […]
TOMORROW! Don’t Miss the Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester, October 22, 2025!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to join our upcoming Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester! This event is an […]
OMH: Nov 17-18 ‘Addressing Mental Health Inequities in Rural Communities Summit’
The New York State Office of Mental Healthis excited to invite our communities, partners, and colleagues to the 2025 Health […]
OMH Virtual Town Hall to discuss recent federal actions – 2 p.m., Friday, October 24
Dear colleagues, We’re reaching out again to invite you to participate in our third virtual town hall meeting to discuss […]
Don’t Miss our 16th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: Program Details Available Here!
16th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation AcademyNovember 20th and 21st! The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, together with our training partners, […]
This Wednesday! Attend the Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester, October 22, 2025!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to join our upcoming Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester! This event is an […]
DREAM 2025: Register Before It’s Too Late!
Alliance Alert: Join the Office of the Chief Disability Officer and partners across New York State for the 2025 DREAM (Disability […]
TODAY! Attend Monday’s Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum – Oct 20 in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to our Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum on Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:30–4:00 […]
Don’t Miss PRA’s Nov 10-11 50th Anniversary Conference & Power House Program: Still Time to Register!
Alliance Alert: Our national organization the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA), along with the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Foundation, is celebrating 50 years […]
Next Wednesday! Attend the Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester, October 22, 2025!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to join our upcoming Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester! This event is an […]
Advocates Call on State to Protect Funding for Mental Health and Human Services
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery joined fellow nonprofit and behavioral health advocates in Albany this week to […]
3 Days Away! Attend Monday’s Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum – Oct 20 in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to our Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum on Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:30–4:00 […]
Manderscheid: The Evolution and Critical Role of Peer Support
Alliance Alert: Ron Manderscheid has long been one of our field’s and movements’ most influential leaders and advocates. Throughout the […]
Next Monday: Attend Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum – Oct 20 in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to our Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum on Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:30–4:00 […]
Next Wednesday! Attend the Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester, October 22, 2025!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to join our upcoming Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester! This event is an […]
SAMHSA Layoffs Undermine National Response to Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery strongly condemns the recent layoffs at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
Alliance Joins Advocates Calling for Funding to Sustain Mental Health and Substance Use Services!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery joined fellow advocates at a press conference in Albany this week to urge […]
Next Monday: Attend Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum – Oct 20 in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to our Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum on Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:30–4:00 […]
A Vision for a Health-Led, Recovery-Focused Mental Health System
Alliance Alert: In a powerful op-ed in the New York Daily News, Senator Samra Brouk and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, […]
Attend the Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester Next Wednesday, October 22, 2025!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to join our upcoming Regional Advocacy Forum in Rochester! This event is an […]
OMH Regional Forums: Planning Ahead for the Impact of Federal Actions
Dear Colleagues: The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent […]
Join Bus Tour from Buffalo, NYC, Mt Kisco to End Solitary Next Week + Jerome Radio Show Tonight!
Please RSVP Here: Journey to Justice Bus Tour Comes to NY Next Week! The Journey to Justice Bus Tour continues to […]
Next Monday: Attend Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum – Oct 20 in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to our Hudson Valley Region Advocacy Forum on Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:30–4:00 […]