NYAPRS Note: Registration for NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference, ‘Promoting Rights Across the Nation, Recovery Across the Lifespan,’ is now open! […]
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NYAPRS is Hiring Peer Bridgers!
NYAPRS is hiring! We are looking for Peer Bridgers in Albany, Rockland, and Long Island. If you are interested in […]
Register for NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference Today!
NYAPRS Note: Registration for NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference, ‘Promoting Rights Across the Nation, Recovery Across the Lifespan,’ is now open! […]
See Excerpts from NYAPRS 2023 Annual Conference Program, Registration Open!
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a partial (22 of 49) list of the especially exciting and timely presentations that will comprise this […]
We Must Expand Crisis Respite Center Capacity
NYAPRS Note: Many of the proposed solutions to the growing mental health crisis have been focused on increasing the number […]
New Study Looks at ‘Explaining Job Satisfaction Among Mental Health Peer Support Workers’: Edwards, Solomon
NYAPRS Note: A recently published study by Jonathan P. Edwards (Columbia University School of Social Work) and Phyllis L. Solomon […]
Biden Proposes Sweeping Mental Health Parity Changes
Biden Acts On Mental Health Parity By Ben Leonard and Daniel Payne Politico July 25, 2023 BIDEN ACTS ON MENTAL […]
NYAPRS is Hiring Peer Bridgers!
NYAPRS is hiring! We are looking for Peer Bridgers in Albany, Rockland, and Long Island. If you are interested in […]
Mental Health Crises Need Mental Health Responses, Not Police
NYAPRS Note: The recent killing of Melissa Perez in San Antonio is yet another painful but common reminder of the […]
Mental Health in Communities of Color Symposiums in Syracuse (July 21st) and Binghamton (July 26th) – Social Work CEUs Offered!
In May of 2008, the US House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness […]
NYS Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center – Breath-Body-Mind Practice and Training Sessions!
The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Office of Prevention and Health Initiatives is pleased to announce opportunities for […]
New York Must Expand Mental Health Courts
NYAPRS Note: The criminalization of mental health challenges has led far too many people into the criminal justice system when […]
NYS Chief Disability Officer is Hiring for 3 Positions
The office of the New York State Chief Disability Officer is hiring! The office’s three job openings are posted on […]
OMH Seeks Deputy Commissioner-Division of Community Program Policy and Management
NYAPRS Note: Last week marked the retirement of Bob Myers after 50 years extraordinarily talented and dedicated public service and […]
Paid Participants in Study on More Meaningful Activities Wanted! Collaboration Between The Copeland Center and Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion
Our friends at the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery and Temple University are collaborating on a research study that […]
Anniversary of 988 Crisis Lifeline: Challenges and Needed Improvements
NYAPRS Note: Sunday was the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In its […]
July 29: MHEP Presents: Crucial Conversations in Mutual Support
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Mental Health America’s BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit
NYAPRS Note: As we continue to recognize National Minority/BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to share a wonderful resource […]
Register for Department of Justice ADA Event: Addressing the Criminalization of People with Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: The US Department of Justice is hosting an event commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
August 10th CORE Summit Event: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: Calling all CORE providers! Register today for the CORE summit, taking place in Albany on August 10th. This […]
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
NYAPRS Note: July is designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to recognize the need to improve the disparities […]
Invitation for MHOTRS Regional Events: Registration Now Open
The Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC) and Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center (PeerTAC) are pleased to announce upcoming […]
REACH Peer Study Seeking Participants
The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is partnering with Temple University on a research study that is examining the […]
NYS Preparing to Apply for Medicaid Waiver for Incarcerated People
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is committed to safely moving people from institutional settings to the community where they can be better […]
Register! ONA Webinar on Trauma-Informed Practice and Cultural Humility!
NYS Office for New Americans Webinar: TIP of the ICEberg? De-stigmatizing and De-criminalizing Immigrant Populations through Trauma-Informed Practice and Cultural Humility Tuesday, […]
NYPD Officers Haven’t Consulted Mental Health Expert Hotline During Involuntary Removals
NYAPRS Note: New York City Mayor Adams’ directive to involuntarily remove people experiencing homelessness and appearing to have a mental […]
D.A. Bragg Redistributes $6 Million to Street Peer Support
NYAPRS Note: Innovative programs and funding methods are needed to tackle the current mental health crisis in New York. Redirecting […]
National Governors Association to Release Youth Mental Health Policy Recommendations
NYAPRS Note: The current mental health crisis among our youth has become a major area of concern for states across […]
MHTTC Recording: Understanding and Addressing Race-Related Stress and Trauma for Black Americans!
In this on-demand recording, Dr. Sierra Carter provides an overview of the field of racism-related stress and trauma among Black […]
THIS Wednesday July 5th: New Supervisor Orientation Webinar!
NYAPRS Note: Getting new staff up to speed can be a challenge, and agencies across the state have relied on […]
NYC Budget Cuts Mental Health Services for Rikers
NYAPRS Note: New York City approved its $107 Billion budget for the year last week. While there were many things […]
NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Celebrates Pride Month!
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee released the following statement in recognition and celebration of Pride Month. We are […]
New Supervisor Orientation Webinar: Wednesday July 5th!
NYAPRS Note: Getting new staff up to speed can be a challenge, and agencies across the state have relied on […]
NYAPRS Annual Conference Call for Presentations!
NYC Comptroller Report Calls for More Housing First Units
NYAPRS Note: The New York City Comptroller’s office released a report calling for the increases in available Housing First modeled […]
Announcing NARPA 2023: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: We are happy to share the National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy will be hosting their Annual […]
States’ Medicaid Redetermination Plans Risk Disenrolling Millions
NYAPRS Note: Many states are fully underway with the Medicaid Redetermination process now that the national emergency, and the special […]
Inaugural NYS Area Justice Peer Initiative Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) will be hosting a statewide conference, Building the Justice Peer […]
NYAPRS Annual Conference Call for Presentations!
Why is Peer Support Essential?
NYAPRS Note: The availability of Peer Support is essential to creating a high-quality continuum of mental health care. As our […]
Gillibrand and Goldman Introduce Major Mental Health Legislation in Congress
NYAPRS Note: As New York and other states across the nation struggle to address the growing mental health crisis, it […]
Inaugural NYS Area Justice Peer Initiative Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) will be hosting a statewide conference, Building the Justice Peer […]
HHS Office for Civil Rights Announces Revitalized Olmstead Enforcement Initiative
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday marked the 24th anniversary of the Olmstead v. L.C. (Lois Curtis) Supreme Court decision. This historic decision […]
Jordan Neely’s Death Must Spur Sweeping Reforms: NYAPRS, NYLPI
NYAPRS Note: Jordan Neely’s killing was a tragedy which should have been prevented. The mere fact he was on that […]
Join Us Today at 12pm for Bazelon Center’s Annual Olmstead Event!
NYAPRS Note: Today is the anniversary of the landmark Olmstead v L.C. decision from the Supreme Court in 1999. This […]
Youth Mental Health Crisis and Effects of Social Media
NYAPRS Note: Children and adolescents in New York and throughout the nation face unique mental health challenges due to prolonged […]
CBHL Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program: Registration Extended to June 26th!
NYAPRS encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]
NYAPRS Release Annual Conference Call for Presentations! Please Act Quickly
NYAPRS’ Cultural Competence Committee Celebrates Juneteenth!
NYAPRS Note: While we spend the day celebrating Juneteenth, marking the true end of slavery in the United States, we […]
OMH Releases an RFP for 4 INSET Voluntary Peer Led Engagement Teams in NYS!
As you know, NYAPRS has been an ardent advocate for people’s rights, self-determination and choice and for effective and engaging […]
NYAPRS Release Annual Conference Call for Presentations! Please Act Quickly
NYAPRS Release Annual Conference Call for Presentations! Please Act Quickly
Join Us at June 22 Bazelon Center’s Annual Olmstead Event!
NYAPRS Note: One of the many reasons why I have long served on the Board of the Bazelon Center is […]
“Stories of Mattering for People with Lived Experience”: Temple University Collaborative
NYAPRS Note: From Mark Salzer and our friends at the Temple University Collaborative: “This week is Global Loneliness Awareness Week. […]
Sen Sanders Calls for Sweeping Action to Address America’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a very timely and powerful piece from US Senator Bernie Sanders: “if we are truly going to […]
NYAPRS is Hiring Peer Bridgers!
NYAPRS is hiring! We are looking for Peer Bridgers in Albany, Rockland, and Long Island. If you are interested in […]
CBHL Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program: Registration Extended to June 26th!
NYAPRS encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]
Save the Date: August CORE Summit Event on 8/10!
NYAPRS Note: Attention CORE Providers! Save the Date for the August CORE Summit! In partnership with MCTAC, NYAPRS will be […]
Clean Slate Act Passes Legislature: Call Gov. Hochul to Sign Today!
NYAPRS Note: The Clean Slate Act passed at the very end of this year’s session, with the Assembly and Senate […]
BREAKING: Clean Slate Act Passes NYS Legislature: Call Gov. Hochul to Sign the Bill!
NYAPRS Note: We are excited to announce the NYS Legislature passed The Clean Slate Act late last night! While debate […]
NASMHPD Town Halls on Social Isolation: June 12, June 26, & July 10!
NYAPRS Note: Social isolation has been linked to several health issues, including worsening mental health and substance use challenges throughout […]
Advocacy Needed for OMIG Audit Reform!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS and close to 50 other state organizations and agencies have been pushing the state to reform audit […]
Final Push to Pass Clean Slate!
NYAPRS Note: Today is the final day of this year’s legislative session. The Clean Slate Act is up for a […]
CBHL Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program: Registration Deadline Extended to June 26th!
NYAPRS encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]
Improving Peer Support for Justice Impacted
NYAPRS Note: Peer support has been proven to be an effective way to support people dealing with substance use challenges […]
Clean Slate Inches Closer to Finish Line!
NYAPRS Note: The NYS Legislature has reportedly reached a deal for the Clean Slate Act! While we are not at […]
NYC Peer Specialist Conference Registration Now Open!
NYAPRS Note: The 17th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists is being held in person at the NYU Kimmel Center […]
Clean Slate a Priority as Session Nears End
NYAPRS Note: The Clean Slate Act remains one of the main pieces of legislation state lawmakers are debating with less […]
CORE Peer Navigator Project Informational Webinar THIS Wednesday June 7th!
NYAPRS is excited to host an informational webinar on our CORE Peer Navigator Project this Wednesday, June 7th, at 1:00pm. […]
OMH Regional and Statewide Advocacy Specialist Positions Open!
The Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) at OMH is recruiting for several positions. The Office of Advocacy and […]
Debt Ceiling Deal: Medicaid Changes Averted, Work Requirements Accepted for SNAP
NYAPRS Note: This past Saturday President Biden signed a budget deal to raise the country’s debt ceiling to prevent defaulting […]
ALERT! Urge NYS Legislative Leaders to Move & Pass Shawanna’s Law
NYAPRS Note: Please take immediate action and call NYS Legislative Leaders to passage Shawanna’s Law before the State Legislature adjourns […]