Key Republican says savings goal for Trump agenda bill can be reached without cutting Medicaid benefitsThe Energy and Commerce Chair’s […]
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Daniel’s Law Coalition Hosts Statewide Vigils Honoring Prude, Continues Week of Action! Register Today!
Alliance Alert: This weekend marked five years since the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man in mental health crisis […]
Involuntary Removals Are Not the Answer – We Must Invest in Real Alternatives!
Alliance Alert: The Op-Ed below, “Involuntary Transport of People is Truly Awful,” highlights the trauma and harm caused by forcibly removing […]
New York’s Budget Could Go Into Overtime Amid Federal Uncertainty: Politico
New York’s Budget Could Go Into Overtime Amid Federal Uncertainty Gov. Kathy Hochul Says A Special Session Could Be An […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED TODAY! Support Individuals with Mental Health / Substance Use Conditions
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We’re writing to ask you to take immediate action to protect the rights of New Yorkers with […]
Breaking: NYC Council Says They Found Serious Flaws In Mayor Adams’ Involuntary Removal Policy In New Report
Alliance Alert: The NYC Council just released a highly critical analysis of Mayor Eric Adams policies to direct police to […]
Legal Action Center Releases State Specific One Pagers on Essential Role of Medicaid
Alliance Alert: The following comes to use courtesy of Ron Manderscheid. Attached here and on the Legal Action Center website […]
Join Rochester, NYC, Albany Vigils to Mark the Passing of Daniel Prude and for the Passage of Daniel’s Law
Daniel’s Law Week of Action Starts Today with Vigils Across New York Exactly 5 years ago today, on March 23, […]
TOMORROW! Hands Off Housing Rally – Friday, March 21st at 10AM
Alliance Alert: Housing is a human right, and we must take a stand against federal efforts that threaten to roll […]
AI & Behavioral Health: Shaping the Future of Care? Find Out at This Year’s Executive Seminar, April 24-25th!
Can AI transform behavioral health while keeping compassion at its core? This interactive workshop will explore how AI can enhance […]
Alliance Joins Legislative Champions to Keep Up the Fight Against Involuntary Treatment Expansion!
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery staff and members stood alongside Senate Mental Health Chair Samra Brouk, […]
NYS Mental Health Committee Chairs Join Advocates in Rejecting Involuntary Treatment, Supporting Alternatives
Alliance Alert: This morning, the Alliance convened a group of allies from the mental health, disability rights, independent living, and […]
Join Us for National Virtual Listening Sessions: Peer Support Workforce Development!
We need your voice! Be part of the national conversation on Workforce Development, with a special focus on peer support models. […]
Unlock the Secrets to Stronger Leadership – Register for the Alliance’s Annual Executive Seminar, April 24-25th!
This year’s Annual Executive Seminar, to be held April 24-25 at the Albany Marriott Hotel, offers a unique opportunity for learning […]
Voluntary MH Pilot for Unhoused People Show Highly Successful Outcomes! 10am Capital News Conference to feature Mental Health Committee Chairs
Alliance Alert: Here’s a heartening account of a NYC based program that demonstrates extraordinary success with people with major mental […]
ACT TODAY! March 18th National Day of Action to Protect Medicaid!
Join the Alliance for Rights and Recovery and advocates across the country for a Day of Action to Protect Medicaid TODAY, March […]
All Hands on Deck! THIS WEDNESDAY Join Legislative Leaders at Albany News Conference to Press for Expansion of Voluntary Services, Rejection of Involuntary Approaches!
Alliance Alert: We are in the final stretch of the NYS budget process, and we need all hands on deck […]
Crack the Code to Securing Foundation Funding at this Year’s Alliance Executive Seminar, April 24-25th! Register Today!
Ever wondered what really drives funding decisions? Now’s your chance to hear directly from foundation leaders from Mother Cabrini, The […]
TOMORROW! March 18th National Day of Action to Protect Medicaid!
Join the Alliance for Rights and Recovery and advocates across the country for a Day of Action to Protect Medicaid on March […]
NYC Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. H. Jean Wright Joins NYS/NYC Panel at Alliance’s April 24-25 Albany Executive Seminar!
Don’t miss the Alliance’s Annual Albany Executive Seminar, entitled Urgent Actions, Bold Solutions: Leadership in Unprecedented Times, to be heldat […]
Daniel’s Law Coalition Thanks Legislature for Start Up Funding in One House Budgets, Announces March 23-29 Week of Action
Alliance Alert: The Daniel’s Law Coalition thanks the New York State Legislature for including funding for Daniel’s Law start-up programs in their […]
Legislature Blocks Involuntary Commitment Expansion, Backs Voluntary Services and Accountability Reforms!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery thanks the New York State Legislature for rejecting Governor Hochul’s proposal to […]
Join Our Team! Apply for the Alliance’s Public Policy & Advocacy Internship!
Join Our Team: Public Policy & Advocacy Internship Are you passionate about mental health advocacy and public policy? The Alliance […]
Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Alliance Exclusive Masterclass for 2025 Leadership Institute
Alliance Alert: Are you ready to level up your leadership game and break through barriers holding you back? Join us […]
Happening Now! Join Virtual Press Conference 11 am TODAY
Virtual Press Conference Today at 11 am for Release of New Report Please join allies at the Justice Policy Institute […]
ALERT! Protect Medicaid: Take Action Now!
Protect Medicaid: Take Action Now! The national mental health and substance use recovery movement has long been rooted in the […]
Unlock the Secrets of Retaining Today’s Workforce at This Year’s Executive Seminar, April 24-25th!
What keeps the next generation of professionals engaged and committed? This year’s Executive Seminar features the panel: What Makes Us […]
Legislature Must Hold the Line Against Involuntary Commitment Expansion, Protect Investments in Voluntary Mental Health Services!
Alliance Alert:The Alliance for Rights and Recovery applauds the NYS Legislature for rejecting Governor Hochul’s proposal to expand involuntary commitment […]
SAMHSA Facing Huge Cuts, Congress Members Demand Details, Discuss Next Steps with National Experts at the Alliance’s April Executive Seminar!
The Trump Administration’s plans to slash or eliminate funding for a growing number of federal agencies are now threatening to […]
Attend this Month’s Alliance Virtual Career Quest Webinar, Thursday March 20th! Register Today!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series Our next installment of the Career Quest Series will be next Thursday, March 20th, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This session’s topic is Explore and […]
NYS Legislature Prioritizes Voluntary Mental Health Services, Rejects Involuntary Commitment Expansion in One-House Budgets!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery commends the New York State Assembly and Senate for their recent one-house […]
Discover Innovative Solutions to Address the Mental Health Crisis at the Alliance’s Annual Executive Seminar, April 24-25th!
We know the current mental health crisis we face in our state is urgent, and it’s time for bold action! […]
NYS Assembly and Senate Budgets Fund 7.8% Rate Hike, Reject Expansion of Involuntary Treatment, Expand Voluntary Community Services!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is pleased to see that both the NYS Assembly and Senate one-house […]
Protect Medicaid: Take Action Today!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance has been working with a group of national mental health peers, advocates, and other allies to […]
Agreement to End Corrections Officers’ Strike Includes Pause to HALT Law
Alliance Alert: The Governor’s office, NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and corrections officers’ union reached a deal […]
Crack the Code to Securing Foundation Funding at this Year’s Alliance Executive Seminar, April 24-25th! Register Today!
Ever wondered what really drives funding decisions? Now’s your chance to hear directly from foundation leaders from Mother Cabrini, The […]
ALERT! Upcoming Actions to Protect HALT Law: Call Today, Rally Tomorrow, Rally Tuesday
ALLIANCE ALERT: The #HALTSolitary Campaign and Jails Action Coalition are conducting a number of emergency actions in response to the […]
Supporting Peer Staff in Non-Peer Run Provider Agencies! Learn more at our Annual Executive Seminar, April 24-25th!
This year’s Annual Executive Seminar, to be held April 24-25 at the Albany Marriott Hotel, will include a workshop on effectively […]
ALERT: Emergency Call In TODAY for HALT Solitary
ALLIANCE ALERT: The HALTSolitary Coalition is conducting an emergency call in campaign in the wake of possible changes to the […]
19th Annual NYC Peer Specialist Conference: Call for Proposals Deadline Extended!
The NYC Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee is currently accepting workshop proposals for the 19th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer […]
Alliance and Other Advocates Continue to Push for Alternatives to Involuntary Treatment during March 4th Legislative Day!
Alliance Alert: On Tuesday, March 4th, as part of our Annual Legislative Day, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery held […]
Attend Alliance’s March 11th Free Employment Webinar!
For years, our employment programs have focused on helping individuals with psychiatric disabilities secure and sustain meaningful work. Traditionally, this […]
Unlock the Secrets to Stronger Leadership – Register for the Alliance’s Annual Executive Seminar, April 24-25th!
This year’s Annual Executive Seminar, to be held April 24-25 at the Albany Marriott Hotel, offers a unique opportunity for learning […]
Alliance Heads Up Rally for 7.8% Rate Hike, News Conference for Alternatives to Involuntary Treatment Tomorrow in Albany!
Alliance Alert: Following tomorrow’s 9:30 am Capital News Conference to press for rejection of expansions to involuntary treatment and to […]
Advisory: Advocates and Legislators to Back Alternatives to Expansions of Involuntary Treatment at 9:30 Capital News Conference
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Luke Sikinyi, VP of Public Policy, Alliance for Rights and Recovery, 518-703-0264; Lukes@rightsandrecovery.org MEDIA ADVISORY Advocates and […]
What is the Future of Medicaid in the US and NYS? Don’t Miss Expert National Panel Discussion at April 24-25 Alliance Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: The threats of proposed Medicaid cuts have become one of the most compelling challenge that our mental health, […]
LAST CALL: GET ON THE BUS! Spaces are Filling Quickly, Reserve Your Spot TODAY!
Alliance Note: Our 28th Annual Legislative Day will be held TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 4th! We NEED you to come to Albany to […]
TOMORROW! Read the Alliance’s Full Legislative Day Book, Register for Bus, View Training Session in Preparation for TUESDAY’s (3/4) Legislative Day!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is excited to have hundreds join us tomorrow (TUESDAY) for our Legislative […]
There’s a lot of Opposition to Medicaid Cuts…..from Republican Legislators
Alliance Alert There’s a lot of Opposition to Medicaid Cuts…..from Republican Legislators Just as advocacy groups and organizations continue to ramp […]
GET ON THE BUS! Spaces are Filling Quickly, Reserve Your Spot TODAY!
Alliance Note: Our 28th Annual Legislative Day will be held on Tuesday, March 4th! We NEED you to come to Albany to rally for […]
TODAY! Don’t Miss 12pm Legislative Day Prep Webinar, Alliance Releases Full Legislative Day Book!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to share our full Legislative Day book, to be used at this […]
Future of Medicaid, Mental Health Policy: Don’t Miss Expert National Panel Discussion at April 24-25 Alliance Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to announce some details of this year’s Executive Seminar […]
Tomorrow! Join the Alliance Advocacy Prep Session for Next Tuesday’s Legislative Day, Register for Buses!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will hold an online advocacy training session tomorrow (Friday 2/28) from 12-1:15pm […]
TODAY! Virtual Rally for Ramel Powell, Terrence Moore, and Jonathan Grant at 11:30am
Rally for Ramel Powell, Terrence Moore & Jonathan Grant, TODAY, Feb. 27, 11:30 am Please join the Jails Action Coalition and […]
New Network Adequacy Regulations to Slash Mental Health Service Wait Times
Alliance Note: We applaud Governor Kathy Hochul and the State of New York for taking critical steps toward improving access […]
GOP Leader Rules out Medicaid Per Person Caps, Federal Share Reductions (not Work Requirements); “Not Going to Touch Social Security, Medicare”
Alliance Alert: See below for breaking news on last night’s statements by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson from CNN and […]
Alliance Releases Final Details of This Tuesday March 4 Albany Legislative Day!
Alliance Note: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery invites you to join us on March 4th for our Legislative Day in Albany, […]
Ingoglia, Mathis, Howard, del Vecchio Panel Looks at Impact of National Policy Changes at April 24-25 Alliance Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to announce some details of this year’s Executive Seminar […]
ALERT: Make 2 Calls TODAY to Urge Legislative Leaders to Back 7.8% Hike!
ACTION ALERT!! We are in a behavioral crisis of enormous proportion and need the Legislature to include a 7.8% inflationary […]
Ingoglia, Mathis, Howard, del Vecchio Panel Looks at Impact of National Policy Changes at April 24-25 Alliance Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to announce some details of this year’s Executive Seminar […]
ALERT: Alliance Announces Online Prep Session and Bus Registration for March 4th Albany Legislative Day!
Join the Alliance for Our Friday Online Preparation Session for March 4th Albany Legislative Day! Rally for the 7.8% Rate […]
TOMORROW’s Albany Forum, Register for Bus to Legislative Day!
TOMORROW, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) invites you to a very informative and empowering Albany Regional Forum from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Mental […]
Impact of National and NY Policy Change Panels to be Featured at April 24-25 Alliance Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to announce some details of this year’s Executive Seminar […]
Advocates Continue to Fight for Alternatives to Coercion
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery stands with our fellow advocates in opposing Governor Hochul’s proposal to expand […]
Share Your Recovery Story in Pat Deegan’s March 9-11 Video Shoot in NYC
Alliance Alert: Don’t miss this special opportunity to help inform the landmark work Pat Deegan does to promote understanding and […]
Please Sign on to this Letter Protesting the Suspension of HALT Law Provisions!
The 2021 passage of HALT legislation to require prison and jail inmates who have a disability or are pregnant to […]
Impact of National and NY Policy Change Panels to be Featured at April 24-25 Alliance Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to announce some details of this year’s Executive Seminar […]
Recent Federal Funding Cuts Impacting NYC Public Health Preparedness
Alliance Alert: The recent termination of seven public health employees at New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene […]
TODAY! Attend The Alliance’s New York City Regional Forum: NYS Budget, Daniel’s Law, Treatment not Jail, and INSET Presentation!
TODAY, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) invites you to a very informative and empowering New York City Regional Forum from 11:00am-2:00pm at […]
Trump, RFK Jr. Go After Antidepressants, Weight Loss Drugs
Trump, RFK Jr. Go After Antidepressants, Weight Loss DrugsExperts say the drugs are safe and effective.By Mary Kekatos ABC News […]
NYS Legislature will not Amend HALT Act as Corrections Officers Continue Strike
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery stands with criminal justice advocates in supporting the HALT Act and its […]
ALERT: Alliance Announces Bus Registration, Online Prep Session and Final Forums Ahead of March 4th Albany Legislative Day!
THIS WEEK! Join Long Island and New York City Forums to Prep for March 4th Albany Legislative Day! Rally for […]