Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery mourns the tragic loss of life of Chaz Fray and extends our deepest […]
People in Crisis Must Not Be Confined in Hospitals for the Lack of Appropriate Housing
Alliance Alert: Today’s Times tells the story of a man who endured great distress, homelessness and poverty because he had […]
Give the Gift of Leadership. Six Sessions. One Powerful Series!
2026 Leadership Institute Six Transformative Leadership Sessions — One Powerful SeriesOnly $150 • $50 for Alliance Members Dear Colleagues, We’re […]
OMH Long Island Community Engagement Sessions, Jan. 14 and 15
The New York State Office of Mental Health is partnering with the Long Island Directors of Community Services to host […]
OMH Behavioral Health Crisis Technical Assistance Center Is Hiring!
Alliance Alert:The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to share that the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is […]
Call to Action: Tell Governor Hochul to Carve Behavioral Health Out of Medicaid Managed Care!
Alliance Alert: The State must fix New York’s broken Medicaid behavioral health system. In just weeks, Governor Hochul will release […]
OMH Behavioral Health Crisis Technical Assistance Center Is Hiring!
Alliance Alert:The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to share that the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is […]
Governor Hochul Signs Prison Oversight Omnibus to Create More Accountability in State Prisons!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery commends Governor Kathy Hochul for signing the criminal justice oversight omnibus and taking an […]
Supportive Housing Under Threat: Take Action to Protect HUD Funding!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is deeply concerned about recent changes to HUD’s FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) […]
Moving Toward the Right Response: NYC Considers New Mental Health Agency focused on Crisis Response and Outreach!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery welcomes the City Council’s consideration of a new agency which will have […]
TODAY! Join The Alliance’s Western New York Regional Forum, 11am-3pm on Thursday, Dec 18!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
Still Time to Register for the Alliance 2026 Leadership Institute!
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!Register for The Alliance 2026 Leadership InstituteSix Leadership Sessions • One Powerful Series The Alliance for Rights […]
TOMORROW! Join The Alliance’s Western New York Regional Forum on Thursday, Dec 18!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
NEC: Virtual eCPR Training January 3, 4, 2026. Sign up Today!
Virtual eCPR Training sponsored byDaniel Fisher, Eddy Levin McGrath, Tone Puorro January 3, 4, 2026 from 10 AM to 5 […]
THIS THURSDAY! Join The Alliance’s Western New York Regional Forum on Dec 18!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
Community Access Seeks Director for Innovative Soteria Model Intensive Crisis Residence
Alliance Alert: Community Access is preparing to open an OMH licensed Intensive Crisis Residence (ICR) that is inspired by the […]
Still Time to Register for the Alliance 2026 Leadership Institute!
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!Register for The Alliance 2026 Leadership InstituteSix Leadership Sessions • One Powerful Series The Alliance for Rights […]
TOMORROW, 1-3pm! Join The Alliance Cultural Competence Committee’s Upcoming Webinar on the SWAP Tool!
Upcoming Webinar Postponed to Dec 16 From Burnout to Belonging: Using the SWAP Tool to Cultivate Trauma-Responsive Teams December 16, 2025 […]
TODAY! Attend Our Central NY Forum on December 15th to Prepare for the Feb 10 Annual Legislative Day!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
We Are Hiring: Peer Bridger Position Open in Long Island!
Monday! Attend Our Central NY Forum on December 15th to Prepare for the Feb 10 Annual Legislative Day!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
Support Mental Health & Addictions Recovery: Just Say No to Long-Term Institutional Care!
Support Mental Health & Addictions Recovery: Just Say No to Long-Term Institutional Care! Americans with mental health and/or addiction problems […]
January NY Minimum Wage Hike; More People w Disabilities Can Open Special Savings Accounts
Alliance Alert: Two developments that will increase financial resources in New York and nationally. NY Minimum Wage to Increase Soon: […]
Share Your Views on Building a Stronger Unified Rights and Recovery Movement!
Share Your Views on Building a Stronger Recovery Movement! On January 19-22, 2026, a Rights and Recovery Summit meeting will […]
Alliance Comments on Last Week’s OMH 3 Annual Town Hall
OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan and a number of executive team members who oversee key strategic functions (slide 6) gave presentations […]
Next Tuesday, Dec 16, 1-3pm! Join The Alliance Cultural Competence Committee’s Upcoming Webinar on the SWAP Tool!
Upcoming Webinar Postponed to Dec 16 From Burnout to Belonging: Using the SWAP Tool to Cultivate Trauma-Responsive Teams December 16, 2025 […]
Register for the Alliance’s NEWLY REDESIGNED Leadership Learning Series!
Announcing the Alliance’s NEWLY REDESIGNED Leadership Learning Series!Six Transformative Sessions at One Powerful Price of only $150 The Alliance for […]
Next Week! Join The Alliance’s December Regional Forums: Central NY (Dec 15) and Western NY (Dec 18)!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
Join The Alliance’s December Regional Forums: Central NY (Dec 15) and Western NY (Dec 18)!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
The Time to Carve Out Behavioral Health from Medicaid Managed Care Is Now
Alliance Alert: The Alliance strongly supports removing behavioral health services from Medicaid managed care. For the past decade, managed care […]
Share Your Views on Building a Stronger Rights & Recovery Movement: Reply by December 19!
Contribute To Protecting, Promoting and Expanding the Rights and Recovery Movements! This message comes to you on behalf of the […]
Join The Alliance’s December Regional Forums: Central NY (Dec 15) and Western NY (Dec 18)!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
Join The Alliance’s December Regional Forums: Central NY (Dec 15) and Western NY (Dec 18)!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
Support Rights, Choice, and Dignity This Giving Tuesday!
For The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, your support on Giving Tuesday is fundamental. We are a unique coalition of self […]
Register for the Alliance’s NEWLY REDESIGNED Leadership Learning Series!
Announcing the Alliance’s NEWLY REDESIGNED Leadership Learning Series!Six Transformative Sessions at One Powerful Price of only $150 The Alliance for […]
Upcoming Alliance Advocacy Events: Legislative Day & Regional Forums, Your Voice Is Needed Now More Than Ever!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
Swarbrick: Honoring Your Wellness in all 8 Dimension of Wellness
Alliance Alert: Wishing you all a very special Thanksgiving holiday from our Alliance family. In the spirit of gratitude and […]
Action Alert: Contact Gov. Hochul to Increase Jail & Prison Oversight Today!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance strongly supports the immediate signing of the Jail and Prison Oversight Omnibus Bill, a long overdue […]
Upcoming Alliance Advocacy Events: Legislative Day & Regional Forums, Your Voice Is Needed Now More Than Ever!
As New York braces for one of the toughest budget seasons in years, fueled in large part by deep federal […]
Attorney General James Leads Coalition to Defend Supportive Housing and Stop Harmful Federal Cuts
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery strongly supports Attorney General Letitia James and the coalition of states challenging […]
Accessible Food Pantries and Resources in New York State
From our friends at the NYS Independent Living Council Accessible Food Pantries and Resources in New York State In honor […]
Alliance Congratulations to Kristin Copeland: 2025 Justice Center Code of Conduct Award Recipient!
Congratulations to Kristin on Receiving the 2025 Justice Center Code of Conduct Award! The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is […]
Register the Alliance Cultural Competence Committee’s Upcoming Webinar on the SWAP Tool: Dec 2, 1-3pm!
Upcoming Webinar AnnouncementFrom Burnout to Belonging: Using the SWAP Tool to Cultivate Trauma-Responsive TeamsDecember 2, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM Register […]
Register the Alliance Cultural Competence Committee’s Upcoming Webinar on the SWAP Tool: Dec 2, 1-3pm!
Upcoming Webinar AnnouncementFrom Burnout to Belonging: Using the SWAP Tool to Cultivate Trauma-Responsive TeamsDecember 2, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM Register […]
NYC Public Advocate Releases Report Outlining Needed Improvements in City Mental Health Services Continuum!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery appreciates Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ continued commitment to shining a light on […]
Congress and States Must Safeguard Supportive Housing Investments for Long-Term Community Well-Being
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is staunchly opposed to the Trump administration’s sweeping changes to federal homelessness […]
New York Must Center Peers and Health Expertise in Crisis Response Programs!
Alliance Alert: The heartbreaking deaths of Win Rozario, Daniel Prude, and too many others make one thing clear: New York […]
Harvey Rosenthal, Alliance CEO, Named One of PoliticsNY & amNY’s 2025 Power Players in Health Care!
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Harvey Rosenthal, has been recognized as one of the PoliticsNY & amNY 2025 Power […]
Last Chance to Register for 16th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy!
Alliance Alert: This week rehabilitation providers from across NY are gathering for the Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy in Albany, Nov 20–21! Don’t miss out […]
SNAP Updates, Recertification Concerns, and Ongoing Monitoring
Alliance Alert: Over the weekend there were troubling developments in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Alliance for […]
Major HUD Funding Shift Proposal Threatens Supportive Housing, Racial Equity, and Community Stability
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]