Alliance Alert: Today, the NYS Department of Health (DOH) announced the launch of the statewide HERO (Health Equity Regional Organization). […]
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Expanding Involuntary Commitment Won’t Solve New York’s Mental Health Crisis
Alliance Alert: The proposed expansion of involuntary commitment in Governor Hochul’s executive budget is a deeply concerning and ineffective response […]
6th Bi-Annual Summit on Aging, Independence, and Transportation: Submit a Proposal Today!
Alliance Alert: The 6th Bi-Annual Summit on Aging, Independence, and Transportation will be held on March 26th at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott! […]
Alliance Releases Second Look Assessment of Gov Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal
NYS Governor Hochul’s 2025-2026 Executive Budget Proposal: A Second LookJanuary 23, 2025By Luke Sikinyi, Vice President for Public Policy and […]
New York Must Pass Treatment Not Jail Legislation!
Alliance Alert: This Tuesday, an opinion piece written by Ibrahim Ayu highlighted why all New York must pass the Treatment […]
Attend The Alliance’s February Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series Our next installment of the Career Quest Series will be Thursday, February 20th, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This session’s topic is Discovering […]
Still Time to Register for Jan 28, 30, 2025 Supervision Summit: Program is Available
Registration is Still Open! Register Day 1 Register Day 2 2nd Annual PeerTAC 2-Day Virtual Peer Support Supervision Summit: Creating a […]
NYS Seeks Employment First Data Analyst & Employment First Business Relationship Liaison
NYS Seeks Employment First Data Analyst &Employment First Business Relationship LiaisonApplications Due February 4th! Alliance Alert: This comes to us […]
Advocates React to Governor Hochul’s State Budget Proposal
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced her $252 Billion state budget proposal which included provisions to improve affordability, increase housing […]
Alliance Releases Response to Gov Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal: First Look
Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s Response tothe 2025-26 Executive Budget Proposal: First Look Alliance Welcomes Peer Bridger, INSET and Clubhouse […]
Governor Hochul Set to Announce Proposed New York State Budget Today
Alliance Alert: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to announce her state budget proposal this afternoon. Reports suggest the […]
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Continuing the Fight for Rights and Justice!
Today, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery honors the legacy of Dr. King […]
Hochul Budget Expected to Address Hike Funds for Supportive Housing, Street Outreach Teams; Expand Involuntary Treatment, Offer Free Community College
Alliance Alert: Here’re some predictions about what may be in the Executive Budget Governor Hochul will release next Tuesday. In […]
19th Annual NYC Peer Specialist Conference: Call for Proposals Open!
The NYC Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee is currently accepting workshop proposals for the 19th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer […]
Advocates Respond to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
Alliance Alert: The Alliance joined a group of advocates on the following press release in response to Governor Hochul’s 2025 […]
Sign Up for University of Illinois Study on Enhancing Immune Health!
UIC Is Recruiting for a Research Study on Enhancing Immune Health Do you want to work on habits to enhance […]
Patrick Wildes Named Director of Albany Law School’s Government Law Center!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery extends our heartfelt congratulations to Patrick Wildes on his appointment as the […]
Read SAMHSA’s New Issue Brief on Black Youth Suicide Prevention!
Alliance Alert: This month, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a new resource that offers valuable […]
Attend Upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Rallies and Advocacy Days!
Alliance Alert: As Legislative session continues, there will be a number of Criminal Justice reform rallies and advocacy days, including […]
Register for PeerTAC’s 2025 Virtual Supervision Summit! – Meet The Day 1 Round Table Presenters
Alliance Alert: Registration for the 2025 Virtual Peer Support Supervision Summit is now open! This event will offer opportunities for […]
NYS Statewide New Supervisor’s Orientation
Alliance alert: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fears […]
Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s Response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
Alliance Alert: In her 2025 State of the State Address yesterday, Governor Hochul outlined her vision for addressing New York’s […]
Attend Alliance’s January Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Alliance for Rights and Recovery Welcomes Chief Strategy Officer Shannon Higbee!
On behalf of all of the staff and board members of our Alliance for Rights and Recovery, I am very […]
Advocates Offer Mixed Reactions to Mayor Adams’ Recent Mental Health Proposals
Alliance Alert: The Alliance share’s Mayor Eric Adams’ goal on reducing homelessness in New York City and welcome his recent […]
BREAKING: Mayor Adams Previews $650M Plan Addressing Homelessness, Mental Health in State of the City Speech
Alliance Alert: Earlier today at his State of The City address, Mayor Adams outlined a $650 million plan aimed at […]
National Leaders Share Concerns for the Mental Health Field in 2025!
Alliance Alert: As we approach the beginning of a new federal administration and the start of many states’ legislative sessions, […]
BREAKING: Jo Anne Simon Appointed to Chair NYS Assembly Mental Health Committee!
Alliance Alert: Today, the New York State Assembly and Senate announced their leadership positions and committee chairs for the 2025 […]
New York Nonprofits Struggle to Recover Pre-Pandemic Workforce: State Investment Needed to Sustain Essential Services!
Alliance Alert: A recent report by the New York State Comptroller’s Office underscores the vital role nonprofit organizations play in […]
Key Issues to Watch as New York Legislature Returns to Albany
Alliance Alert: The New York State legislative session begins today with a few major issues already beginning to shape the […]
US Department of Justice’s Recent Work to Protect Rights of People with Disabilities
Alliance Alert: Over the last week, The US Department of Justice has made two pivotal announcements around civil rights violations […]
Now Available! New Statewide Certified Peer Specialist Map: 100, 00+ CPS and Counting!
Dr. Judith Cook of the University of Illinois at Chicago and Laysha Ostrow and Matthew Hubbard of Live & Learn […]
New York Must Streamline Supportive Housing Process to Get more People into Needed Housing!
Alliance Alert: As New York policymakers attempt to reduce the current challenges around increased homelessness, it is clear that we […]
Advocates Push Back on Governor Hochul’s Call for Increased Forced Treatment
Alliance Alert: Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced plans to expand the use of involuntary treatment for individuals with mental health […]
NY Attorney General Letitia James Releases Strong Call for Mental Health Investments!
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, published a strong article in the Daily News calling for New […]
Hochul: CMS Approves NY’s Health Plan Tax that Could Yield $1.5-8 Billion if Upheld
NYAPRS Note: CMS has approved a proposal submitted by Governor Hochul earlier this year that could generate an estimated $1.5-1.8 […]
Breaking: Advocates Applaud State Task Force’s Call for Daniel’s Law Styled Health-Led Crisis Response
Alliance Alert: The Daniel’s Law Coalition and statewide mental health and substance use agency allies put out the following press […]
Alliance Shares Holiday Wishes for Peace and Justice in the Coming Year
Alliance Note: With deep gratitude for your support, the Alliance Wishes you peace, warmth, and justice this holiday season.
Today! Don’t Miss This Thursday’s 2nd Alliance Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Waiver, 1-2:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s second statewide webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver […]
CPI Announces Creation of the Celia Brown Legacy Leadership Award
Alliance Alert: Two years ago to the day, our movement lost one of our most cherished and most influential leaders, […]
Tomorrow! Don’t Miss This Thursday’s 2nd Alliance Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Waiver, 1-2:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s second statewide webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver […]
NYS Seeks Employment First Director, Applications Due Dec 19!
Alliance Alert: This comes to us courtesy of the NYS Office of the Chief Disability Officer Kim Hill Job Opening: […]
Two Days Away! Don’t Miss This Thursday’s 2nd Alliance Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Waiver, 1-2:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s second statewide webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver next […]
Happening Now! Daniel’s Law Taskforce today 3pm -5pm
Task Force Members to Discuss Recommendations to be Included in the Written Report The New York State Office of Mental […]
URGENT: Washington, New Jersey, and Utah Advocates: Counting on You to Contact Congressional Leaders!
From Mental Health America in DC:. Dear advocate: The House and Senate are negotiating and end of year spending package […]
Come Hear Daniel’s Law Task Force’s Recommendations this Monday Dec 9 at 3pm
Alliance Alert: The Daniel’s Law Task Force began work in August 2023 with a charge to develop recommendations to guide […]
See Materials from SAMHS’s ‘Financing Peer Crisis Respites’ Webinar
See below for links to see materials from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Financing […]
Join Us at NY’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council Meeting on December 11!
Alliance Alert: New York’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council has long been charged with releasing an Olmstead Plan that demonstrates […]
State of the State address January 14th
The Governor will deliver her 2025 State of the State address in Albany on January 14th. See the press release […]
DOJ: Colorado Agrees to Help Thousands of Nursing Home Residents to Live at Home
Some great Olmstead related news out of Colorado! Implementing a strong NYS Olmstead Plan will make such suits unnecessary. Justice […]
Register for the OMH Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Sullivan, Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m.!
Alliance Alert: The NYS Office of Mental Health will be hosting a statewide Town Hall featuring Commissioner Sullivan on December […]
NYS Advocates, Legislators Fear Cuts to Section 8, Low-Income Housing Credit Under New Administration
Alliance Alert: A warning from our friends Pascale Leone of the Supportive Housing Network of NY and Sebrina Barrett of […]
Don’t Miss Next Thursday’s 2nd Alliance Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Waiver, 1-2:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s second statewide webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver next […]
Register Today! Don’t Miss Next Thursday’s 2nd Alliance Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Waiver, 1-2:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s second statewide webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver next […]
Join The Temple University Collaborative for Their Community Inclusion Advocacy Chat #1!
The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion is hosting a new series of conversations intended to support the development of […]
Still Time to Protect Human Rights and Promote Real Mental Health Reform: Give to our Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
Please help support our work in the months ahead to fight the most threatening proposals to expand coercion in our […]
Join Kim’s (Virtual) Coffee House for the Emotional CPR book launch, Thursday, Dec. 12th
Click here to view this email in your browser Interesting? Share this email on social networks Join us onThursday, December […]
TODAY: Make a Difference with the Alliance for Rights and Recovery this Giving Tuesday!
Alliance Alert: Today, you have the power to support people striving for dignity, rights, and recovery in their mental health […]
OMH Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Sullivan, Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m. – Registration Information!
On Wednesday, December 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. OMH is conducting a Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann […]
SAMHSA Now Accepting Public Comments on Draft Model Behavioral Health Crisis Services Definitions
SAMHSA Now Accepting Public Comments on Draft Model Behavioral Health Crisis Services Definitions The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
Join the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health Stakeholder Group!
Alliance Alert: The Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health has an opportunity for community members to join a stakeholder group […]
Dec 4: Improving Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults in the Criminal Justice System; SAMHSA/GAINS Ctr Webinar
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center: Improving Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults in the Criminal Justice System — Webinar Wednesday, December 4, […]
TODAY! Don’t Miss The Alliance’s Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Medicaid Waiver on Monday, 4-5:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s timely and informative webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid […]
NYS Seeks Director of Olmstead Implementation
Alliance Alert: New York’s Chief Disability Officer has released the following notice seeking to fill the critically important post of […]
Space Limited! Don’t Miss The Alliance’s Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Medicaid Waiver on Monday, 4-5:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s timely and informative webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid […]
Four Days Away! Don’t Miss The Alliance’s Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Medicaid Waiver on Monday, 4-5:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s timely and informative webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid […]
Advocates Call for Effective Policy Changes to Improve Mental Health System after Manhattan Stabbings
Alliance Alert: We are heartbroken by the recent horrific tragedy in Manhattan and our deepest sympathies go out to the […]
New York and Nation Must Fight Against Proposed Changes to Medicaid!
Alliance Alert: The new Trump Administration and Republican leaders in Congress are contemplating major changes to the federal Medicaid program […]
Next Monday! Attend The Alliance Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Medicaid Waiver, 4-5:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s timely and informative webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid […]
Urge your Representative to petition for the Latonya Reeves Act!
Alliance Alert: Passing the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act (H.R. 2708) is essential to upholding the civil rights of individuals with […]
Next Tuesday! Free Employment Webinar, “Making Employment Work, ” from 12-1pm!
Alliance Note: Join us for the upcoming free webinar, Making Employment Work, next Tuesday, November 26th, from 12-1pm. Not everyone has […]
Don’t Miss this Timely Presentation Next Monday! Attend The Alliance Webinar on the NYHER 1115 Medicaid Waiver, 4-5:15pm!
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s timely and informative webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid […]