Alliance Alert: A recent New York Times report outlines a sweeping Trump Administration proposal that would gut permanent supportive housing, undermine […]
NYS Call in for 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase Next Monday 11/17!
On Monday, November 17th, eleven statewide organizations, including ours, representing mental health and substance use disorder community-based agencies, peers and […]
State Must Protect HALT and Ensure Humane Treatment in New York’s Prisons!
Alliance Alert: A recent New York Focus investigation reveals deeply troubling attempts by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision […]
Last Chance to Register for 16th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy!
Alliance Alert: Rehabilitation providers from across NY are gathering for the Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy in Albany, Nov 20–21. Don’t miss out on […]
Federal Government Reopens—Focus Turns to 2026 Budget
Alliance Alert: After 43 days, the federal government has officially reopened following the passage and signing of a bipartisan stopgap […]
Next Week! Alliance’s Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance’s 16th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy will take place NEXT WEEK! “From Program to Purpose: Strengthening Recovery […]
OMH Funding Opportunity: Forensic Assertive Community Treatment, Central New York Region
November 12, 2025 OMH Funding Opportunity: Forensic Assertive Community Treatment, Central New York Region The New York State Office of […]
Register for the Annual Orange County Chris Ashman Wellness & Recovery Conference on Dec. 11!
Join us for The Annual Orange County Chris Ashman Wellness & Recovery Conference, “Advocacy in Action: Unlocking the Value of […]
Alliance Releases Statement on Proposed Deal to End Federal Government Shutdown!
Congress Must Protect Affordable Health Coverage as Shutdown Deal Advances! As the Senate moves toward a vote on a bipartisan […]
BREAKING: Congress Moves Toward Ending the Shutdown — Essential Services, SNAP Funding Included!
Alliance Alert: After 40 days of a federal government shutdown, Congress has reached a tentative bipartisan deal to reopen the […]
Community Access Seeks Director for NY’s First Soteria House
Alliance Alert: Soteria Houses have long been regarded as one of the most progressive and person-centered and least invasive and […]
Next Week! Alliance’s Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance’s 16th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy will take place NEXT WEEK! “From Program to Purpose: Strengthening Recovery […]
Hochul: NY SNAP benefits to continue as long as Trump admin ‘upholds their commitment’
Hochul says NY SNAP Benefits to Continue as Long as “Trump Admin Upholds Their Commitment” By Ryan Kost and Caroline Lewis Gothamist November […]
BREAKING: Gov. Hochul Announces Full SNAP Benefits to Begin Disbursing This Sunday in NY!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is encouraged by Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement that the first New Yorkers will […]
TODAY! Take Action to Protect SNAP Benefits During the Shutdown!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery urges all members and allies to join national efforts demanding that the federal government […]
Transparency and Equity Must Guide New York’s Opioid Settlement Spending!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery share the concerns raised by members of the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory […]
New York State Steps Up as Court Orders Trump Admin to Fully Fund SNAP for November!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery commends Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State for taking decisive action […]
2025 OMH Statewide Town Hall, 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 3 – Registration Information
Good afternoon, The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is conducting its annual Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann […]
Only 2 Weeks Until the Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy! Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Two weeks left until the 16th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy. “From Program to Purpose: Strengthening Recovery Through Community, […]
NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Mental Health Campaign Platform Excerpts
Alliance Alert: Following are some elements of Mayor Elect Mamdani’s mental health platform that were taken a few weeks ago […]
OMH-Led Workgroup Lays Out A Maternal Mental Health Policy Road Map
Alliance Alert: Here’s an update on the attached work of an interdisciplinary Maternal Mental Health Workgroup led by OMH that […]
Action: Write Governor Hochul Today to Remove our Services from NY’s Medicaid Managed Care Program!
Alliance Alert: In 2015, the Cuomo Administration moved most OASAS and OMH community-based services into the state’s Medicaid managed care […]
New “Know Your Rights” Guidance Issued by NYS Office for New Americans
“Know Your Rights” Guidance Issued by NYS Office for New Americans New York Department of State’s Office for New Americans […]
TOMORROW at 1pm! Attend the Alliance’s Webinar on Building Social Capital to Improve Employment Outcomes!
Alliance Alert: Join us to explore how social capital—the power of relationships and connections, can help people find and keep meaningful […]
Here’s What Food Banks Actually Need
Alliance Alert: Folks around the nation are extremely worried about the delays in authorizing SNAP benefits in the midst of […]
Everything You Need to Vote Today!
Newsletters It’s Election Day—here’s what you can expect today and this week By Ballotpedia staff | November 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM […]
Take Action for Black & Pink Member in Solitary Confinement!
Alliance Alert: From our allies in the HALT Solitary campaign: please act today! Stop the suffering! Take Action Today for […]
Only 3 Weeks Until the Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy! Register Today!
Alliance Alert: Three weeks left until the 16th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy. “From Program to Purpose: Strengthening Recovery Through Community, […]
SNAP Benefits to Be Reduced by Half by Federal Government as Shutdown Continues
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is deeply concerned by the federal government’s latest announcement that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition […]
Senate Leader Optimistic, House Dems and GOP Float Compromise Plan That Might End Shutdown
Thune ‘Optimistic’ About Shutdown Dealby The Hill Staff – 11/03/25 3:32 PM ET Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Monday he […]
SNAP Update: Trump Admin to Provide Partial Benefits After Federal Judges Order Payments as Shutdown Continues!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is closely monitoring the ongoing crisis surrounding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits as […]
Attend the Alliance’s Webinar on Building Social Capital to Improve Employment Outcomes, Thursday Nov 6th at 1pm!
Alliance Alert: Join us to explore how social capital—the power of relationships and connections, can help people find and keep meaningful […]
Breaking News: Trump signals he’ll fund SNAP
More gamesmanship.. the money and the urgency is there. President can take control and use his power to promptly address […]
SAMHSA Cuts Jeopardize National Mental Health and Addiction Response
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is deeply alarmed by the Trump administration’s devastating cuts to the Substance Abuse and Mental […]
See Full Alliance Nov 20-21 Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy Program: Register Today!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, together with our training partners and the Office of Mental Health, is excited […]
16th Annual Housing and Support Services Conference: November 5th-6th, Niagara Falls, NY – Registration deadline: Friday, October 31st at 5PM
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is proud to share that our Chief Operating Officer, Len Statham, will be presenting […]
Register to Hear 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, […]
Attend Tomorrow’s Alliance Career Quest Kick Off Webinar on October 30th!
We are excited to kick off our Career Quest Series tomorrow, Thursday, October 30th, from 12:00pm-1:00pm! This installment will be a unique opportunity […]
Encouraging Progress in Reducing Overdose Deaths — Continued Commitment Needed!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is encouraged to see that New York City has achieved a 28% […]
New York and Other States Take Legal Action to Protect SNAP Benefits Amid Ongoing Shutdown!
Alliance Alert:The Alliance for Rights and Recovery continues to closely monitor the SNAP funding crisis as the federal government shutdown […]
8 Dimensions, One Connection: The Peer Role in Recovery and Quality of Life
Alliance Alert: A very timely presentation by Baltic Street’s Modupe Mujota and Mark Clarke Peer Specialist Webinar Series Tuesday, October […]