Support Mental Health & Addictions Recovery: Just Say No to Long-Term Institutional Care! Americans with mental health and/or addiction problems […]
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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 […]
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 […]
CALL TODAY: NYS Call in for 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase Monday 11/17!
Today, Monday, November 17th, eleven statewide organizations, including ours, representing mental health and substance use disorder community-based agencies, peers and […]
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 […]
B-HEARD Changes Must Follow Proven Best Practices and Center Peer-Led Support!
Alliance Alert: Two new reports outline significant last-minute changes to New York City’s B-HEARD crisis response program, announced by Mayor […]
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 […]
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 […]
New York is Protecting Food Access as Federal SNAP Funding Hangs in the Balance!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery applauds Governor Kathy Hochul’s actions to fast-track $30 million in funding and […]
2025 OMH Statewide Town Hall, 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 3 – Registration Information
2025 OMH Statewide Town Hall – Registration Information OMH is conducting its annual Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D. presenting […]