Alliance Alert: This reporting highlights a deeply concerning trend: federal policy shifts are continuing to negatively impact access to mental health […]
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New York Must Act Now to Fix a Failing Managed Care System!
Alliance Alert: New York’s worsening behavioral health crisis demands urgency and honesty about what is and is not working. As […]
Breaking: National Recovery Advocates Urge Congress to Oppose SAVE America Act!
Recovery Advocates Urge Congress to OpposeSAVE America Act and Protect Voting Rights! March 31 2026 Advocates for mental health and […]
Executive Seminar: Don’t Miss Ted St. John’s Guide to AI and Mental Health! Register Today!
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming mental health but as this workshop makes clear, the real challenge isn’t just the technology, […]
BREAKING: National Recovery Advocates Call on Congress to Protect the Right to Vote!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is proud to stand alongside national in opposing the proposed SAVE America […]
Am. News: NY Rethinks MH Crisis Response; Call NYS Legislators to Include $15m in this year’s Budget!
Alliance Alert: This week marks the Daniel’s Law Week of Action, a critical time for our community to come together […]
Restore Critical Protections & Supports for Adult Home Residents!: Breslin in Queens Chronicle
Alliance Alert: It appears that state legislators are poised to right a terrible wrong in this year’s Executive Budget, the […]
Alliance Executive Seminar Highlight: Federal Health Coverage Changes & What They Mean for New York!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is closely monitoring how New York State is responding to the growing […]
Register for Upcoming Webinar: Advocacy and Community Building, April 7, 10-11:30am!
Alliance Cultural Competence Committee Webinar Series Building strong advocacy skills and meaningful community connections is at the heart of recovery, […]
Join Daniel’s Law Week of Action: Act Today and Urge Support for Funding, Attend Thursday’s Webinar!
This week marks the Daniel’s Law Week of Action, a critical time for our community to come together and advocate […]
Celebrating Excellence in Peer Support: Kristin Copeland Honored with Justice Center Code of Conduct Award!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is proud to celebrate Alliance Peer Bridger Kristin Copeland for being named a recipient of […]
Advancing Crisis Response Reform & What’s Next: Join the Alliance Executive Seminar for More!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery welcomes continued efforts to rethink crisis response in New York City, including […]
ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Protect Voting Rights for People with Disabilities!
Tell Congress to Protect Voting Rights for People with Disabilities! Voting is a fundamental human right, and people with disabilities deserve […]
Register for Daniel’s Law Week of Action & the Alliance Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery recognizes the creation of the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety as an important […]
Hudson River Region Community Engagement Sessions, Apr. 21-22 – We Want to Hear from You!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery strongly encourage our members, partners, and community members to participate in these upcoming OMH Community […]
Alliance Cultural Competence Committee Celebrates LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, March 16 to 20!
Alliance Cultural Competence Committee The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s Cultural Competence Committee stands in strong support of LGBTQ Health Awareness Week and […]
National Policy Shifts: Attend the Alliance Executive Seminar to Join the Conversation!
FEDERAL POLICY UPDATE In recent months, federal policy actions and proposals have posed ever increasing threats to the rights and […]
Criminal Justice Reform at a Crossroads: Join the Conversation at Executive Seminar and Daniel’s Law Week of Action
Alliance Alert: Criminal justice reform continues to be a central priority for the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, and recent […]
Join CBHL Webinar with Dr. Blau: Transform Youth Engagement Today!
Alliance Alert: Join the College for Behavioral Health Leadership for this important and timely conversation with Dr. Gary M. Blau […]
Tomorrow! Oversight In Action: A Discussion with CANY On New York State Prisons!
Alliance Alert: Understanding conditions within New York’s prisons is critical to advancing policies that support recovery, safety, and human dignity. […]
State Budget Update: Where Things Stand, What’s Next, and Join Our Executive Seminar for a Deeper Dive!
NYS Budget Update We want to start by thanking the nearly 400 advocates and partners who joined us for Legislative Day and […]
Alliance Cultural Competence Committee Honors Women’s Leadership and Mental Health During Women’s History Month!
Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s Cultural Competence Committee As we recognize Women’s History Month, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s Cultural Competence […]
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Mental Health Services, Register for Executive Seminar to Learn More!
Alliance Alert: A new article published in JAMA Psychiatry highlights the growing role that artificial intelligence (AI) may play in […]
Save the Date: Alliance 44th Annual Conference!
Mark your calendars! The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 44th Annual Conference will take place September 23–25 at the Albany Marriott. This year […]
Building the Full Continuum of Mental Health Services: Attend Executive Seminar for Updates from OMH and Alliance Staff!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery shares the concerns raised in this piece about the urgent need to […]
Register for Next Week’s Webinar! Oversight In Action: A Discussion with CANY On New York State Prisons!
Alliance Alert: Understanding conditions within New York’s prisons is critical to advancing policies that support recovery, safety, and human dignity. […]
National Advocates Unite to Defend Rights and Recovery!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is proud to join a growing coalition of national mental health and substance use recovery […]
Concerns About New Federal Guardianship Initiative for Homeless Veterans: Register for Alliance’s Executive Seminar for more Federal Policy Updates!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery shares the serious concerns raised by the Bazelon Center for Mental Health […]
Workforce Equity and the Role of Peer Professionals: Register for Executive Seminar to Hear More!
Alliance Alert: New York State has made important investments in strengthening the behavioral health workforce, including programs such as the […]
Call for Workshop Proposals | 33rd Bi-County Peer Workforce Empowerment Conference!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery encourages members of the peer community, advocates, and providers to consider submitting workshop proposals […]
Oversight In Action: A Discussion with CANY On New York State Prisons! Register for the Webinar Today!
Alliance Alert: Understanding conditions within New York’s prisons is critical to advancing policies that support recovery, safety, and human dignity. […]
Alliance Week of Action Continues: Help Amplify Our Advocacy Priorities on Social Media!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery has officially launched our Week of Action, and we need your voice to help ensure […]
BREAKING: Alliance Releases First Look Response to NYS Senate and Assembly One House Budgets!
Alliance First Look Response to Senate and Assembly One-House Budget Proposals The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is carefully reviewing […]
ABAWD Time Limit Rules Now in Effect for SNAP Recipients: Register for Executive Seminar to Learn Critical Policy Updates!
Alliance Alert: New federal work requirements for SNAP benefits are now in effect and may significantly impact individuals who rely […]
ACTION ALERT: It’s Time to Carve Behavioral Health Out of Medicaid Managed Care, Call Your Legislators Today!
Alliance Alert: For more than a decade, New York’s experiment with Medicaid managed care for behavioral health services has created […]
TODAY! Join Alliance Webinar to Kickstart Our Week of Action!
From Albany to Action:Join The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s March 9th Week of Action and Next Steps for State Budget Advocacy! […]
Advocates Continue Push for Workforce Investment as Budget Negotiations Begin
Alliance Alert: As Albany enters the final stages of state budget negotiations, advocates across the health and human services sector […]
STARTING MONDAY: Alliance Week of Action March 9-13! Monday (3/9) Webinar and Continued State Budget Advocacy!
From Albany to Action:Join The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s March 9th Week of Action and Next Steps for State Budget Advocacy! […]
MONDAY! Kick off Alliance Week of Action with Webinar and Continued State Budget Advocacy!
From Albany to Action:Join The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s March 9th Week of Action and Next Steps for State Budget Advocacy! […]
NEXT WEEK: Alliance Week of Action Now March 9th! Monday (3/9) Webinar and Continued State Budget Advocacy!
From Albany to Action:Join The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s March 9th Week of Action and Next Steps for State Budget Advocacy! […]
Increasing Awareness of Behavioral Health Access Rights and other System Improvement Efforts at Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: Governor Hochul’s new “Real Care, Real Access to Behavioral Health Services” campaign is an important step toward helping New […]
Please Help Movement Leader Jayette Lansbury & Her Son!
Alliance Alert: We invite you to join us in supporting the release of Allan Lansbury by signing and sharing this […]
Increasing Housing Solutions and Other Critical Policy Updates for Leaders at Executive Seminar!
Alliance Alert: New York cannot solve homelessness by expanding shelter capacity alone. To improve outcomes for people with mental health […]
NEW DATES: Alliance Week of Action Now March 9th! Monday (3/9) Webinar and Continued State Budget Advocacy!
ALERT: WE ARE MOVING OUR WEEK OF ACTION TO THE WEEK OF MARCH 9TH From Albany to Action:Join The Alliance […]
NEW DATES: Alliance Week of Action Now March 9th! Monday (3/9) Webinar and Continued State Budget Advocacy!
ALERT: WE ARE MOVING OUR WEEK OF ACTION TO THE WEEK OF MARCH 9TH From Albany to Action:Join The Alliance […]
Ramadan Mubarak from The Alliance Cultural Competence Committee!
Ramadan Mubarak! The holy month of Ramadan is upon us, and Muslims across the globe are preparing for a deeply […]
Register Today! Lead at the Crossroads: Tough Questions. Bold Leadership. The Future of Recovery!
At a time of rapid change across behavioral health, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 22nd Annual Executive Seminar brings together the […]
Join Us for The Alliance’s March 2nd Week of Action: Monday (3/2) Webinar and Continued State Budget Advocacy!
From Albany to Action: Join The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s March 2nd Week of Action and Next Steps for […]
Join Us for The Alliance’s March 2nd Week of Action: Monday (3/2) Webinar and Continued State Budget Advocacy!
From Albany to Action: Join The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s March 2nd Week of Action and Next Steps for […]
ACTION ALERT: Addressing Ghost Networks and the Need for Behavioral Health Carve-Out, Call Your Legislators Today!
Alliance Alert: We applaud Attorney General Letitia James for securing important reforms that will improve access to mental health and […]
New York Must Protect Adult Home Advocacy and Resident Programs!
This year’s proposed NYS Budget from the Executive includes a $230,000 cut to the Adult Home Advocacy and Adult Home Resident Council programs, […]
Registration Open for Alliance’s 22nd Annual Executive Seminar, Lead at the Crossroads: Tough Questions. Bold Leadership. The Future of Recovery!
At a time of rapid change across behavioral health, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 22nd Annual Executive Seminar brings […]
Daniel’s Law Pilots Moving Forward, Now We Must Ensure They Reflect the Model and Build the Path to Full Implementation!
Alliance Alert: We are encouraged to see New York State moving forward with the launch of three Daniel’s Law crisis […]
Expanding Rent Freeze Eligibility Is an Important Step, But More Must Be Done
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery applauds Governor Hochul and the Legislature for advancing efforts to expand eligibility […]
BREAKING: NYS Announces Awards for Mental Health First Responder Pilots, Now We Must Continue Building the System New Yorkers Need!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is encouraged to see progress as the New York State Office of […]
Legislative Day Momentum Continues as Budget Negotiations Approach!
Alliance Alert: This coverage highlights the growing attention following last Tuesday’s Legislative Day press conference, when hundreds of advocates from across […]
Daniel’s Law: The Right Response at the Right Time for People Experiencing a Crisis!
Alliance Alert: Recent news coverage highlights the urgent need to transform how we respond to mental health crises. Tragic incidents […]
Protect Section 504 and the Right to Live in the Community!
Alliance Note: A lawsuit brought by nine states threatens one of the most important civil rights protections that allows people […]
Call for Proposals for 20th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Call for Workshop Proposals 20th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Planning Committee for […]
MCTAC Reminder: Register Now for the 2026 Integrated Care Series
Making the Connection:Conversations Around Integrated Care Reminder: Register Now for the Making the Connection: Conversations Around Integrated Care Series! Integrated […]
TOMORROW! Join Us to Fight for 2.7%, Daniel’s Law, and Other Issues at Tuesday’s Alliance Legislative Day!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to have hundreds of advocates come to AlbanyTOMORROW, Tuesday, February 10th, for our Annual Legislative […]
February 11, 24 New Supervisors’ Orientation Virtual Sessions
Alliance Alert: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fear […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your State Legislators to Sign on to Medicaid Carve Out Legislation!
ACTION ALERT We are writing with a very important request. Please call your Senators this week and Assemblymembers next Monday/Tuesday with the […]
Alliance Releases Full Legislative Day Book, Prep Session Video! Join Us to Fight for 2.7%, Daniel’s Law, and Other Issues Next Tuesday!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to have hundreds of advocates come to Albany in next Tuesday, February 10th, for […]
TODAY! Join the Alliance’s Prep Session for Feb 10 Legislative Day, Thursday at 1pm!
As we count down to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 29th Annual Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 10 in Albany, we invite all […]
2.7% Is the Minimum: Rally With Us at Feb 10 Legislative Day, See Alliance Budget Testimony!
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, Alliance staff delivered testimony at the New York State Mental Hygiene Joint Legislative Budget Hearing, continuing our push […]
Call for Proposals for 20th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Call for Workshop Proposals 20th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Planning Committee for […]
February 11, 24 New Supervisors’ Orientation Virtual Sessions
Alliance Alert: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fear […]
TOMORROW! Join the Alliance’s Prep Session for Feb 10 Legislative Day, Thursday at 1pm!
As we count down to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 29th Annual Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 10 in Albany, we invite all […]
Alert: News Conference, Hearing, Now Join us at Next Tuesday’s Capital Rally! Keep up the Fight for 2.7%!
COME TO ALBANY THIS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, TO FIGHT FOR THE 2.7% INCREASE! Advocates for hundreds of hard-pressed community providers […]
Join Alliance’s Legislative Day Rally for 2.7% Next Tuesday! Build on Momentum from Today’s Press Conference!
Today, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery joined advocates, providers, families, and partners from across New York State to call […]
Federal Government Shutdown Ends and What It Means for Mental Health and Substance Use Funding
Alliance Alert: Today Congress passed a $1.2 trillion appropriations package that fully funds the federal government through the end of […]