Alliance Alert: Check out Sean Brennan’s new book, the Compassionate Path. 100% of profits go directly to the Brain Food […]
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 […]
Sources: SAMHSA First Agency to be Combined into new Administration for Healthy
Alliance Alert: Sources indicate that SAMHSA may be the first agency to roll into new “Administration for a Health America,” […]
Join Our Advocacy: 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 […]
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 […]
Join Us: 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 […]
Share Your Voice: Help Improve Mental Health Technology!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to take part in a new national survey on how technology and electronic […]
Preparing for a Strong Advocacy Response to a Tough State Budget Year!
Alliance Alert: New York State agencies have been directed to submit flat funding requests and identify “obsolete” regulations as part […]
Celebrate World Mental Health Day Tomorrow – Friday – 10/10 6:30pm – 7pm Peer Celebration in Times Square, 44th Street and 7th Avenue
Thanks to Ann Kasper for passing this on. This will be a wonderful celebration You are invited tomorrow, Friday, 10/10 […]
Join Us for the 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 […]
Join Us: 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 […]
Date for NY Counties to Implement new SNAP Requirements Moved to Early November!
Alliance Alert: “On October 3, the federal agency that oversees SNAP announced it would hasten that timeline by terminating waivers that have allowed dozens […]
Alliance Calls for Urgent Federal Action to Protect Progress on the Opioid Crisis!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery strongly echoes the call to action from Health Affairs’ new theme issue, “Insights […]
The Alliance Condemns Federal Decision to Cut Support for Programs Helping Disabled and Unhoused People!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery strongly condemns the Trump Administration’s decision to end federal support for the […]
Join the Wildflower Alliance’s Powerful Training Opportunities for Difficult Times!
Alliance Alert: At a time when so many systems are failing and critical supports are being defunded, how do we […]
NYESS Wants to Hear from You!
The New York Employment Services System (NYESS) is interested in hearing from people who have successfully transitioned from public benefits […]
Attend Our Upcoming Webinar: Psychiatric Advance Directives, October 16!
Join the Alliance for Rights and Recovery for an important webinar on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) — a powerful, person-centered […]
Join the Upcoming Doors to Wellbeing Peer Specialist Webinar — “Eight Dimensions, One Connection- Tuesday, Oct 28!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for peer professionals and advocates! On Tuesday, […]
Don’t Miss Today’s 1pm Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council Meeting!
Alliance Alert: After 23 years, progress towards the development of New York’s Olmstead plan should be made today as 8 […]
USDA Sets Unreasonable Nov 1 Deadline for States to Implement Harmful SNAP Cuts: FRAC
FRAC released the following statement on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Media Contacts: Jordan Bakerjbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 USDA Sets Unreasonable Deadline for States […]
BREAKING: Governor Hochul Signs Person-Centered Language Bill for Crisis Response!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is proud to share that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law critical legislation […]
Deadline Today! Get Your Spot on New York City & Long Island Buses to Alliance Conference Next Monday!
Next week, our Alliance will be presenting this year’s extraordinary program and presenter lineup at our Annual Conference, entitled “Unbreakable! Harnessing […]
Alliance Conference Update! Resorts World Catskills is Overflow Hotel as the Villa Rome is Sold Out; Bus Service between the Hotels and to/From the Conference
Alliance Conference Overflow Hotel While the Villa Roma properties are now completely booked, we have arranged for your alternative accommodations […]
Breaking: OMH Release an RFP for another Intensive and Sustained Engagement Team (INSET)!
Alliance Alert: We’re very pleased to announce that OMH has just released an RFP for a 6th INSET team in […]
OMH: Western New York Community Engagement Sessions, Oct. 8-10 – We want to hear from you!
The New York State Office of Mental Health is partnering with the Western New York Departments of Community Services to […]
Get Your Spot to Next Week’s Conference! New York City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference!
Next week, our Alliance will be presenting this year’s extraordinary program and presenter lineup at our Annual Conference, entitled “Unbreakable! Harnessing […]
Only 1 Week, Only a Few Rooms Left! Meet Alliance Conference Presenter Dana Foglesong: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Next week, our Alliance will be presenting this year’s extraordinary program and presenter lineup at our Annual Conference, entitled […]
Only 1 Week, Only a Few Rooms Left! Meet Alliance Conference Presenter Angelia Smith-Wilson: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Next week, our Alliance will be presenting this year’s extraordinary program and presenter lineup at our Annual Conference, […]
Only 1 Week, Only a Few Rooms Left! Meet Alliance Conference Presenter Susan Musante; Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Next week, our Alliance will be presenting this year’s extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
Alliance Conference ONE WEEK AWAY: CALL the HOTEL NOW to Register Your Rooms!
Great news for those of you who were unable to register for your lodging and meals at our upcoming Alliance […]
Learn More About 1115 Waiver Services, Join Us at SOMOS’ Community Care Fest this Sunday (9/28)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, in collaboration with the NYS Office of Mental Health and NYC Health Department, is […]
BREAKING: House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Senate Now Holds the Key!
Alliance Alert: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a seven-week stopgap funding bill (217–212) to avert a government shutdown […]
Meet Alliance Conference Featured Presenter Michael Skinner: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
New York City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Spots Filling Quickly, Sign Up Today!
New York City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today! Our Annual Conference is just a few […]
See Finalized Alliance Conference Program Presentation Tracks: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide a finalized version of our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this […]
BREAKING: Appeals Court Blocks Federal Administration from Proceeding with HHS Restructuring!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is closely following the ongoing fight over federal attempts to dismantle vital […]
Meet Featured Alliance Conference Panelist Ruth Lowenkron: Still Time to Register!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide finalized details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s […]
New Study Finds Bipartisan Agreement Favoring Voluntary vs Coercive Mental Health Policies
Alliance Alert: A newly published study has shown strong bipartisan agreement that voluntary rather than coercive mental health policies should […]
Alliance Condemns Calls for Violence Against People Experiencing Homelessness
Alliance Alert: We are deeply disturbed by recent remarks on Fox & Friends, where host Brian Kilmeade suggested that people […]
See Final Alliance Conference Program: Register Today
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide a finalized version of our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this […]
Meet Alliance Conference Featured Speaker Matthew Federici: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program (see attachment) and presenter lineup at this […]
THIS SATURDAY: Attend Daniel’s Day 2025 – Honoring Lives, Building Change!
If Daniel Prude had received the proper mental health support in March 2020, he might be celebrating his birthday with […]
There’s Still Time to Honor an Alliance Awardee with a Conference Journal Ad: Learn More Below!
Alliance Board of Directors Announces 2025 Awardees At this year’s Alliance for Rights and Recovery Annual Conference, the Alliance Board […]
Manderscheid: SAMHSA’s New Priorities Can Undercut 25 Years of Progress in Behavioral Health!
Alliance Alert: Ron Manderscheid, one of the nation’s most prominent thought leaders and mental health and substance related advocacy champions […]
New York City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today!
New York City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today! Our Annual Conference is just a few […]
Only 2 Weeks to Go: See Final Alliance Annual Conference Program and Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
Alliance Announces Final Annual Conference Lineup: Only 2 Weeks Ago Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
Still Time to Honor an Alliance Awardee with a Conference Journal Ad: Learn More Below!
Alliance Board of Directors Announces 2025 Awardees At this year’s Alliance for Rights and Recovery Annual Conference, the Alliance Board […]
Meet Alliance Conference Keynote Panelist VANESSA Ramos: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
New York City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today!
New York City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today! Our Annual Conference is just a few […]
Involuntary Commitment Push in NYC Continues to Misuse Resources and Violate People’s Rights
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is deeply concerned with the methods the current New York City administration […]
Alliance Board of Directors Announces 2025 Awardees
Alliance Board of Directors Announces 2025 Awardees At this year’s Alliance for Rights and Recovery Annual Conference, the Alliance Board […]
TODAY! Join the Regional Advisory Committee Meeting to hear Updates from OMH Executive Leadership
Join the Upcoming Regional Advisory Committee Meeting The next Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting will take place on Thursday, September […]
Breaking: SAMHSA to Expand Involuntary Treatment, Deprioritize Harm Reduction, Housing First, DEI, Gender Ideology, Focus on Health Disparities
Alliance Alert: Earlier today, SAMHSA released new Strategic Priorities that “provide a roadmap for our work moving forward.” See the […]
Meet Alliance Conference Keynote Panelist Congressman Paul Tonko: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
Attend Daniel’s Day 2025 – Honoring Lives, Building Change!
If Daniel Prude had received the proper mental health support in March 2020, he might be celebrating his birthday with […]
Reimagining Crisis Response: Expanding B-HEARD and Advancing Peer-Led Alternatives – Join the Discussion at Our Annual Conference!
Alliance Alert: New York’s B-HEARD program was designed to provide a health-centered alternative to police responses for mental health and […]
Alliance Pushes for Success of NY’s Medicaid Waiver to Fund Social Need Services, Attend Our Conference to Learn More!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery has long called for Medicaid to advance beyond traditional medical services and […]
Alliance Joins National Push to Protect Mental Health and Substance Use Funding, Join Our Efforts at Our Annual Conference!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is proud to be a member of the Mental Health Liaison Group […]
TOMORROW: Free Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Collegiate Recovery
Alliance Alert: don’t miss this very timely webinar tomorrow from our friends at the National Empowerment Center! Free WebinarSeptember 10, […]
Meet Alliance Conference Keynote OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
Deadline Approaching: Reserve Your Spot on NYC Buses Headed to the Alliance Conference By September 15! Register Today!
New York City Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today! Our Annual Conference is a little over a month away! We are excited […]
Meet Human Rights Advocacy and Peer Services Pioneer Cherene Caraco as Alliance Conference Keynoter: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
Reserve Your Spot on NYC Buses Headed to the Alliance Conference! Register Today!
New York City Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today! Our Annual Conference is a little over a month away! We are excited […]
Attend the September Career Quest Webinar on 9/18!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series Our next installment of the Career Quest Series will be Thursday, September 18th, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This session’s topic is Employment […]
Reserve Your Spot on NYC Buses Headed to the Alliance Conference! Register Today!
New York City Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today! Our Annual Conference is a little over a month away! We are excited […]
Meet Paolo del Vecchio, National Recovery, Rights & Peer Support Hero and Alliance Conference Keynoter: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
Meet National Rights Champion, Alliance Conference Speaker Jennifer Mathis: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
OAPSS is hiring! Advocacy Specialist 2 Program Assistant, Albany Central Office
Greetings The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, position […]
Meet Alliance Conference Leading Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Community Inclusion Expert Mark Salzer: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide details about our extraordinary program and presenter lineup at this year’s Annual […]
Meet Alliance Annual Conference Keynoter Vesper Moore: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide an ongoing series of postings providing details about our extraordinary program […]
Meet Alliance Annual Conference Keynote Panelist Rob Kent: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance is very pleased to provide an ongoing series of postings providing details about our extraordinary program […]