Alliance Statement on the House FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations Proposal The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is closely monitoring the […]
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Join the Voices into Action Learning Collaborative: Putting Lived Experience into Action!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is pleased to share this exciting opportunity for organizations and teams interested in strengthening […]
Apply for the Celia Brown Legacy Leadership Award Today!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is honored to share information about the new Celia Brown Youth and […]
Daniel’s Law Advocates Applaud Additional Investments in Peer-Led Crisis Response Programs in State Budget!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is grateful to the NYS Legislature and Governor for agreeing to investments […]
Register Before It’s Too Late: NYC Justice Peer Initiative Conference This Week!
Alliance Alert: Today is the last day to register for The 4th Movement: The Evolution of Lived Expertise, hosted by […]
Early Bird Special and Scholarships! Register for The Alliance’s Annual Conference Today!
Alliance Alert: We’re very pleased to open registration for the Alliance’s 44th annual conference, an event and experience that has long been […]
Last Day to Register for Next Week’s NYC Justice Peer Initiative Conference!
Alliance Alert: Today is the last day to register for The 4th Movement: The Evolution of Lived Expertise, hosted by […]
Federal Funding Fight Begins: Protecting Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery Services
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery continues to closely monitor federal budget and appropriations discussions that will shape […]
Preparing for Medicaid Changes: New York City Proposes Investment in Coverage Navigation and Support!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery appreciates the leadership of New York City officials for proactively proposing investments […]
Registration for The Alliance’s Annual Conference is Now Open!
Alliance Alert: We’re very pleased to open registration for the Alliance’s 44th annual conference, an event and experience that has long been […]
Apply Today for an Alliance Annual Conference Scholarship!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce that scholarship applications are now open for our 2026 Annual […]
Addressing Homelessness Demands Compassion and Investment, Not Incarceration and Institutionalization!
A Dangerous Push Toward Criminalizing Homelessness By Luke Sikinyi, VP of Public Policy The Alliance for Rights and Recovery remains […]
As Medicaid Work Requirements Approach, New Yorkers Need Clear Information and Strong Protections!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is continuing to closely monitor the new federal Medicaid “community engagement” or […]
Registration for The Alliance’s Annual Conference is Now Open!
Alliance Alert: We’re very pleased to open registration for the Alliance’s 44th annual conference, an event and experience that has long been […]
Attend Upcoming MHEP Webinar on Accommodation Requests and Mental Health Rights!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is pleased to share an upcoming Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP) webinar presented by […]
ACT TODAY: Call The Legislature Today (6/2) to Strengthen Parity Law In New York State!
Alliance Alert: Today, June 2nd, advocates from across New York will participate in a call-in campaign urging state lawmakers to […]
Call In Tomorrow (6/2) to Strengthen Parity Law In New York State!
Alliance Alert: Tomorrow, June 2nd, advocates from across New York will participate in a call-in campaign urging state lawmakers to […]
National Mental Health and Substance Use Advocates Push Congress to Protect Rights and Expand Effective Community-Based Services!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery was proud to participate in and help support the recent Congressional briefing, […]
SNAP and Medicaid Work Requirements Will Create Harm While Increasing Bureaucracy and Costs
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery remains deeply concerned about the ongoing implementation of new federal SNAP and […]
Apply Today for an Alliance Annual Conference Scholarship!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce that scholarship applications are now open for our 2026 Annual […]
Federal Medicaid Work Requirements: Implementation Resources for States
Alliance Note: The Center for Health Care Strategies has released implementation resources for states on the new federal Medicaid work […]
Black, Latino/a, and Asian American Adults: Earn $40 for Participating in a Temple U Study
20 Years After Timothy’s Law, the Fight for Mental Health Parity Continues!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery joins advocates, lawmakers, families, and providers across New York in recognizing the […]
BREAKING: Alliance Releases 2nd Look at Enacted NYS Budget with Additional Details!
Alliance for Rights and RecoverySecond Look at the FY 2026-27 New York State Budget Following our initial overview of the […]
Research Opportunity Focused on Community Living Experiences of Black, Latino/a, and Asian Adults with Mental Health Challenges!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery wants to share an important opportunity for people to participate in a […]
Statewide Advocacy Groups Commend Inclusion of 2.7% TII in Final Budget!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is deeply thankful that the Legislature and Governor agreed to include a […]
BREAKING: First Look at Enacted NY State Budget
Initial Look at the FY 2026-27 New York State BudgetMay 27, 2026 The NYS Legislature passed its remaining budget bills […]
Honoring Timothy’s Legacy While Continuing the Fight for Mental Health Parity!
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, Alliance staff Harvey Rosenthal and Luke Sikinyi joined longtime Alliance advocate Bob Dodge alongside statewide advocacy organizations […]
Final State Budget Negotiations Continue as Advocates Push for Key Mental Health and Recovery Investments!
Alliance Alert: The New York State Legislature has officially begun voting on the remaining FY27 budget bills, with lawmakers expected […]
DEADLINE TODAY: Submit Proposals for Alliance Conference Unbreakable Voices Series!
New This Year: Alliance Unbreakable Voices We are excited to introduce a new presentation format for this year’s conference: Alliance […]
In Honor and Memory of Jim Coyle
Alliance Alert: One of the greatest privileges of this work and service lies in the opportunities we get to meet […]
FINAL DAYS TO ACT: Tell NYS Legislature and Governor Hochul to Fund $15 Million for Daniel’s Law Initiatives!
Alliance Alert: The NYS Legislature and Governor are nearing a final agreement on the next year’s budget, with voting expected […]
New York Must Support Individuals Navigating Upcoming Medicaid and Essential Plan Changes!
Alliance Alert: As New York prepares for significant changes to Medicaid and the Essential Plan under H.R.1, the Alliance for […]
Submit Proposals for Alliance Conference Unbreakable Voices Series!
New This Year: Alliance Unbreakable Voices We are excited to introduce a new presentation format for this year’s conference: Alliance […]
Apply Today for an Alliance Annual Conference Scholarship!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce that scholarship applications are now open for our 2026 Annual […]
ACT TODAY: Tell NYS Legislature and Governor Hochul to Fund $15 Million for Daniel’s Law Initiatives!
Alliance Alert: The NYS Legislature and Governor are nearing a final agreement on the next year’s budget, with voting expected […]
Submit Proposals for Alliance Conference Unbreakable Voices Series!
New This Year: Alliance Unbreakable Voices We are excited to introduce a new presentation format for this year’s conference: Alliance […]
Advocates Continue Push to Carve Behavioral Health Services Out of Medicaid Managed Care!
This week, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery joined the New York State Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, Families Together […]
ACT TODAY: Ensure New York Fully Funds and Staffs Independent Prison Oversight!
Alliance Alert: As deaths inside New York State prisons continue to rise and correctional facilities remain in a state of […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED TODAY: Final Budget Push for Daniel’s Law Funding!
Alliance Alert: As state budget negotiations begin wrapping up this week, the decisions being made right now will determine whether […]
Register for May 21 Alternative MH Crisis Response in the US Webinar from NYLPI, CRDJ
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI), Human Rights Watch , and the Center for Racial and Disability Justice at […]
New York Must Strengthen Access to Food Assistance as Work Requirements Continue to be Implemented!
Alliance Alert: As New York continues to face rising levels of food insecurity, this new report highlights the urgent need for […]
May 19: What Black Communities Should Know About Psychiatric Care
BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)Regulate to Resist conferenceMay 19 11:30-12:30 The relationship between Black communities and psychiatric care […]
ACT TODAY: Ensure New York Fully Funds and Staffs Independent Prison Oversight!
Alliance Alert: As deaths inside New York State prisons continue to rise and correctional facilities remain in a state of […]
Panel Presents POWER’s Congressional Priorities on Addressing the Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis in America
Recovery Advocates Urge Congress to Invest in CriticalServices and Advance Real Solutions at National Briefing May 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. […]
Submit Proposals for Alliance Conference Unbreakable Voices Series!
New This Year: Alliance Unbreakable Voices We are excited to introduce a new presentation format for this year’s conference: Alliance […]
Apply Today for an Alliance Annual Conference Scholarship!
NYC Mayor’s Investments Highlight Need for New York State to Advance Daniel’s Law and Crisis System Transformation!
Alliance Alert: Mayor Mamdani’s proposed Office of Community Safety reflects a growing recognition that mental health and substance use crises […]
Action Alert: Call Governor and Legislature for 4% TII Today!
Today is a critical moment in the final stretch of state budget negotiations. As decisions are being made right now, […]
Submit Proposals for Alliance Conference Unbreakable Voices Series!
New This Year: Alliance Unbreakable Voices We are excited to introduce a new presentation format for this year’s conference: Alliance […]
Expanding Peer Support Is Key to Addressing the Overdose Crisis!
Alliance Alert: New York City’s recent $12 million investment to expand peer-led substance use recovery services represents an important step […]
No Final Budget Yet, Advocacy Continues in Critical Final Stretch!
Alliance Alert: While the Governor has announced a framework for a state budget deal, it is clear that negotiations are […]
Last Day to Submit Your Workshop Proposals for Alliance’s 44th Annual Conference!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference Submit your proposal by end of today, Friday, May 8th! Our Alliance for Rights […]
BREAKING: Budget Framework Reached, Advocacy Needed as Final Details Are Decided!
Alliance Alert: State leaders have announced a general agreement on this year’s budget, signaling that negotiations are entering their final […]
Another Crisis, Another Call for Change: Fund Daniel’s Law Now!
Alliance Alert: A recent story detailing the case of a man shot by the NYPD while experiencing a mental health […]
Act Now to Secure Daniel’s Law Funding in the Final Budget!
Alliance Alert: A recent lawsuit filed by a Bronx man who was shot multiple times by police while experiencing a […]
Submit Your Workshop Proposals for Alliance’s 44th Annual Conference Today! Deadline Approaching!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference Submit your proposal by Friday, May 8th! After hearing from our community, we have […]
Celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reaffirm our shared commitment to ensuring that all people with mental […]
Action Alert: Call Governor and Legislature for 4% TII Today!
Today is a critical moment in the final stretch of state budget negotiations. As decisions are being made right now, […]
Take Action Tomorrow: Call for 4% TII!
Tomorrow is a critical moment in the final stretch of state budget negotiations. As decisions are being made right now, […]
Deadline May 8th! Submit Your Workshop Proposals for Alliance’s 44th Annual Conference Today!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference Submit your proposal by Friday, May 8th! After hearing from our community, we have […]
NYS Office of Mental Health Seeks INSET Program Manager
Alliance Alert: New York’s Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) has achieved wide national recognition for their impressive success in […]
Register for POWER Coalition’s Congressional Briefing on May 15, 9-1030am!
The People Organized for Wellness, Empowerment, and Recovery (POWER) Coalition is proud to host an upcoming Congressional Briefing: “Strengthening Mental Health and […]
Deadline Extended! Submit Your Workshop Proposals for Alliance’s 44th Annual Conference Today!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference After hearing from our community, we have decided to extend the deadline to submit […]
New York Must Protect Health Equity Amid Federal Rollbacks!
Alliance Alert: New data show that New York has made meaningful progress in reducing health disparities across racial and ethnic […]
Voting Access Must Be Expanded, Not Restricted!
Alliance Alert: A new report highlights the reality that for many people with disabilities, voting is not a simple civic […]
In Honor and Memory of Joe Bravo
Alliance Alert: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very saddened at the passing of one of our greatest disability […]
Supreme Court Decision Weakens Voting Rights Protections and Raises Concerns About Voting Equity
Alliance Alert: Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision has significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, creating new […]
OMH Hiring for Senior Leadership Role: Deputy Director Mental Health Program Manager 2
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has announced an exciting opportunity for a senior leadership position focused […]
Deadline Approaching! Submit Your Workshop Proposals for Alliance’s 44th Annual Conference Today!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is extremely pleased to invite proposals for our […]
Federal Housing Policy Shifts Threaten Lives, We Must Act Now!
Alliance Alert: A deeply concerning new report highlights the real-world impact of recent federal housing policy changes, particularly shifts in […]
SNAP Changes Put Access at Risk, State Must Act to Protect Food Assistance!
Alliance Alert: As New York begins implementing new federal work requirements for SNAP, advocates and local agencies are raising serious […]