NYAPRS Note: The current mental health crisis among our youth has become a major area of concern for states across […]
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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 […]
White House Promotes Peer Support and Other Actions to Tackle Mental Health Crisis
NYAPRS Note: The Biden-Harris Administration has been working to improve mental health services and address the growing workforce crisis nationwide. […]
Save the Date! September 26-28 NYAPRS Annual Conference
NYAPRS Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
Clean Slate Deal Near: Join Advocates’ Push for Passage of Bill!
NYAPRS Note: We continue to amplify our advocacy efforts for the passage of the Clean Slate Act as this year’s […]
CORE Peer Navigator Project Informational Webinar Wednesday June 7th!
NYAPRS is excited to host an informational webinar on our CORE Peer Navigator Project next Wednesday, June 7th, at 1:00pm. […]
NYS Legislature Considers Harm Reduction and Other Health Care Bills
NYAPRS Note: The legislature will be working on a number of late session bills during their last week in Albany. […]
TOMORROW (5/31): Clean Slate Day Advocacy Day in Albany!
NYAPRS Note: Advocacy for the Clean Slate Act is critical as we enter the final ten days of this year’s […]
Watch the Moving Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Ceremony Here!
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to share the program and recorded version of this past Wednesday’s first […]
Last Chance to Register for 2023 NYAPRS Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss this last chance to register for NYAPRS’ highly acclaimed Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute has been […]
Last Chance to Register for 2023 NYAPRS Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss this last chanced to register for NYAPRS’ highly acclaimed Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute has been […]
45 Minutes Till the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards!
Don’t miss tonight’s very special first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event, organized by the NYAPRS Cultural Competence […]
Save the Date! September 26-28 NYAPRS Annual Conference
NYAPRS Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
Tonight at 6! Don’t Miss the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards!
Don’t miss tonight’s very special first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event, organized by the NYAPRS Cultural Competence […]
Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards Wednesday May 24th!
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
CLEAN SLATE: Advocacy Day in Albany on May 31 + Power Hour Tomorrow
NYAPRS Note: Our advocacy for the Clean Slate Act is critical as we near the end of this year’s legislative […]
JUST 2 SLOTS LEFT-Register Now for NYAPRS Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 2 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
Honorees Announced for Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards: Registration Open for May 24th Event!
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards: Registration Open for May 24th Event!
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
Criminal Justice Reform Is Essential to Improve Mental Health Outcomes!
NYAPRS Note: The number of people with mental health challenges in jails and prisons is staggering. A 2017 Bureau of […]
Save the Date! September 26-28 NYAPRS Annual Conference
NYAPRS Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
JUST 2 SLOTS LEFT-Register Now for NYAPRS Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 2 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards: Registration Open for May 24th Event!
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
Center for Practice Innovations Seeks Implementation Specialist!
NYAPRS Note: The Center for Practice Innovations (CPI) is hiring for an Implementation Specialist to support their Focus on Integrated […]
Pass Clean Slate: Contact Your Legislators!
NYAPRS Note: We cannot continually punish New Yorkers who to provide for their families by excluding them from the workforce […]
Wed. May 17: Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health Commissioner’s Forum
NYAPRS Note: The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health will be hosting a forum on mental health services at […]
Join Us in Demanding System Reforms That Could Have Saved Jordan Neely’s Life
NYAPRS Note: Jordan Neely’s tragic killing has sparked debate about how to best address the failings of our current mental […]
ONLY 3 SLOTS LEFT-Register Now for NYAPRS Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 3 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
Breaking: NYAPRS Seeks Community Outreach Specialist!
The NYAPRS CORE Peer Navigator Project is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Community Outreach Specialist. This position […]