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Nov 15 Webinar: Taking the Pulse of the Addiction Treatment Workforce
ATTC Network’s Third Thursday iTrainings November 15, 2012 2:00-3:30pm Eastern Time “Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of the Addiction Treatment […]
SAMHSA Study Looks at US, State Attitudes Towards Recovery, Stigma
U.S. & State Attitudes on Mental Illness By John M. Grohol, PSYD PsychCentral November 4, 2012 By the year 2020, depression – second […]
NYT: NYC Needs to Relocate Over 20K, 400k+ without Power on LI
Reeling From the Storm and Facing a New Danger: the Cold By Michael Schwirtz New York Times November 4, 2012 […]
NJ Offering Free MH Counseling To Those Coping With Sandy
New Jersey Offering Free Mental Health Counseling To Those Coping With Sandy WCBS November 4, 2012 TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – For […]
Mon 3pm NYC Disaster Assistance Service Centers Call, Sandy Resources for Nonprofits
NYAPRS Note: More from Michelle Jackson from the Human Services Council. ***New York City Disaster Assistance Service Center Call Tomorrow […]
More Sandy Disaster Aid Information, Food Stamp Replacement Benefits
FEMA http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ Register for FEMA assistance online or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 […]
TUC: Reporter Seeks College Students w Psych Conditions Who Was Forced into Leaving College
The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion has been in contact with a reporter who is seeking out current and […]
Nov 27-8 Children’s MH Training Conference: Designing Our Future
Designing our Future: Integrating, Empowering & Supporting Children and Families November 27 – 28, 2012 The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, […]
Don’t Miss Nov 14 NYAPRS Financial Literacy Forum in Buffalo!
NYAPRS to Hold Western NY We Can Work / We Can Save Financial Literacy Forum Mental Health Peer Connection 3108 […]
OM: A Sea Change In Medicare Policy For Chronic Conditions
A Sea Change In Medicare Policy For Chronic Conditions By Monica E. Oss CEO Open Minds November 1, 2012 […]
Kristin Woodlock Names Acting OMH Commissoner
Kristin M. Woodlock, RN, MPA named Acting Commissioner of NYSOMH On Tuesday, October 30, 2012, Governor Andrew Cuomo named Kristin […]
Post Sandy Resource List for NY Non Profits
Dear New York Non-Profits, As New York recovers from Hurricane Sandy, nonprofits are mobilizing to assist in immediate recovery […]
FNL: Finding Ways to Cope with Post-Hurricane Sandy Stress
Finding Ways to Cope with Post-Hurricane Sandy Stress By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Latino November 01, 2012 The wrath of […]
OM: Free Nov 13 Webinar “What It Takes To Be A Health Home”
“What It Takes To Be A Health Home” – The Focus Of New Executive Web Briefing From OPEN MINDS & […]
SAMHSA Nov 8 Webinar: Culture and Diversity in Behavioral Health
Culture and Diversity in Behavioral Health Presenters Ijeoma Achara, Psy.D Consultant Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola M.D., PhD University of California-Davis Chyrell […]
Contact OMH Field Office Staff to Check in onDisaster Impact, Needs; Nov 1 Subway Schedule
We’re working with OMH to connect community mental health providers in the distressed areas (NYC, Long Island, Hudson River Regions) […]
Nov 13, 19 SAMHSA Webinar: Electronic Health Records and You
Your Unique Perspective is Important SAMHSA is seeking your experience in navigating treatment and recovery. You are our key to […]
NYC DOHMH Urges MH Workers to Help Staff Emergency Shelters
NYAPRS Note; The following comes from Trish Marsik, Assistant Commissioner for NYC’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Please share […]
Community Access’ Coe Issues Appeal for Help in NYC
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from NYAPRS Co-President Steve Coe. Please give what you can. Email not displaying correctly? View […]
OMH Releases State Plan, Hogan’s Farewell Message
NYAPRS Note: The NYS Office of Mental Health recently released the Statewide Comprehensive Plan for Mental Health Services 2012-2016 (5.07 […]
Governor’s Office, HSC Asks Nonprofits to Report on Storm Damage by 3 Today
Dear NY Nonprofits: HSC is working with the Governor’s Office to assess the impact of the storm on the nonprofit […]
NYC’s CBHA is Temporarily Down Due to Hurricane Sandy
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from CBHA’s executive director Philip Saperia. The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, having suffered […]
Studies: Big Pharma Pulling Back from MH Drug Development
Big Pharma Pulling Back From Mental Health Drug Research: Studies CTVNews.ca Staff October 29, 2012 Pharmaceutical companies are focusing fewer […]
Study: 62% of College Withdrawals Due to MH Problems
Students Rate Mental Health Services By Allie Grasgreen InsideHigherEd.com October 30, 2012 More than 62 percent of students who […]
AMA President Targets Integration of MH and Medical Care
Treating the Whole Person Includes Mental Health Care A message to all physicians from AMA President Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD. […]
Study Underscores Outcomes, Satisfaction of Recovery Inc Participants
The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to […]
Study Finds Women in Jails Have High Rates of Trauma, Psych Conditions
Mental Health & Trauma among Women in Jails By Andrew Taylor, Public Information Officer, Idaho State University Corrections.com October 29, […]
NYS Medicaid Relaxes Some Requirements due to Hurricane
All Provider Types Because of Hurricane Sandy, Fee for Service Medicaid is implementing the following processes In this Newsletter: […]
Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: This emergency preparation list for Hurricane Sandy was shared with us by NYS Independent Living Council […]
SAMHSA guidance for dealing with Hurricane Sandy
NYAPRS Note: Below are some significant resources from SAMHSA for Hurricane Sandy, shared by Glenn Liebman from Mental Health Association […]
Goldstein on the Power of Recovery International
My Recovery Story by Fran Goldstein SAMHSA Recovery to Practice E News October 26, 2012 Growing up in New […]
NIMH Director: PTSD is an Injury, Not Disorder?
Words Matter By Thomas Insel Director, National Institute of Mental Health October 02, 2012 NIMH just reached a milestone — our […]
HAB: Realizing The Promise Of Integrated Care For The ‘Dual Eligibles’
Realizing The Promise Of Integrated Care For The ‘Dual Eligibles’ by Robert Master Health Affairs Blog October 22, 2012 […]
Farkas: Choice is a Cornerstone of Recovery Facilitating Services, Interventions
Promoting Choice: A Cornerstone of Recovery Facilitating Services and Interventions by Marianne Farkas, Sc.D. Guest Columnist SAMHSA Recovery to Practice […]
Community Advocacy Course at the MH Project-Urban Justice Center
Community Advocacy Course at the Mental Health Project-Urban Justice Center We are starting a new season of advocacy with […]
Survey: Medicaid Spending, Enrollment Growth Dropped in FY 2012
NEWS RELEASE Thursday, October 25, 2012 Total Medicaid Spending and Enrollment Growth Slowed Significantly in FY 2012 Amid Signs […]
MHW: Study Links ADHD with Health, Productivity & Income Losses
Study Examines Economic Impact of Childhood, Adult ADHD Mental Health Weekly October 22, 2012 A new study examining the […]
Oct 31 Nat. Work Incentives Seminar
Register Now! National Work Incentives Seminar Event, Wednesday, October 31 Exploring Community Service as a Pathway to Employment: A […]
NYAPRS Nov 15-16 PROS Academy Details, Register Online Today! (2)
The NYAPRS Collective on Recovery, Rehabilitation and Rights, in collaboration with the New York State Office of Mental Health, offers […]
Dec 5 NYU Conference: Preparing for a Changing Primary and BH System
Preparing for a Changing Primary and Behavioral Healthcare System: Cultivating Knowledge and Skills to Meet the Challenge Wednesday, December […]
NYP: NY to Offer Checks for Checkups by “High Needs’ Medicaid Beneficiaries
Gov Offers Checks for Checkups By Carl Campanile New York Post October 22, 2012 Gov. Cuomo has a prescription […]
NYAPRS 2012 Conference Photos, Presentations Up; 2013 Dates
NYAPRS 2012 Conference Photos, Presentations Up; 2013 Dates Last month’s NYAPRS Annual Conference was hailed by all of the […]
Nov 1 Philadelphia Conference on MH Alternatives Features Copeland, Musante, Cohen
Creative Revolution Workshop: Mobilizing Our Healing Resources Thursday, November 1 2012 from 11am-6pm in Philadelphia, PA (at the Airport Marriott) […]
CHP: NYS Mental Health Commissioner Says ‘Godspeed’
OMH’s Hogan to Resign Crain’s Health Pulse October 23, 2012 Mental Health Commissioner Michael Hogan is resigning “because of […]
OMH Expands Clinic Technical Assistance Center to Include Adult Clinics
Technical Assistance Now Available for Adult Mental Health Clinics The Children’s Technical Assistance Center is expanding to include mental […]
NY Federal Benefit Recipients: Switch to Direct Deposit or Direct Express Card Now
U.S. Treasury Urges New York’s Federal Benefit Recipients to Act Now in Response to Electronic Payment Rule All paper check […]
NYAPRS Nov NYC, LI Regional Forums Seek Input on Medicaid Redesign, Olmstead, 2013 Priorities
NYAPRS is pleased to invite New York City Area peers and providers to our fall 2012 NYAPRS Regional Forums […]
OptumHealth to Launch NYC based Peer Bridger Initiatives
A First Step for Behavioral Health, a Giant Leap Forward for Providers and Consumers by Brian Lombrowski, M.P.P. New York City Field […]
Commissioner Hogan’s Godspeed Message to Our Community
NYAPRS Note: The most recent OMH news features the following ‘last message’ from OMH Commissioner Mike Hogan in anticipation of […]
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR IMPORTANT NYAPRS SEMINAR WITH DR. DEREK JANSEN
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EXCITING AND TIMELY FREE SEMINAR We are pleased to have Derek Jansen, PhD, MPH […]
Join Oct 30 NYC Rally for NYC Crisis Intervention Teams
MENTAL ILLNESS IS NOT A CRIME SPEAK OUT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS 5:30PM October 30, 2012 Union Square Park Help […]
DN: SLC Police Receive MH Training, Team w Professionals & Peers
Police Receive Training To Work With Mental Health Patients, Team With Professionals For Solutions By Emiley Morgan Deseret News October […]
SuperBetter App/Site Promotes Personal Resilience
ABOUT SUPERBETTER: https://www.superbetter.com/ SuperBetter is a tool created by game designers and backed by science to help build personal resilience: […]
Study: Meditation Helps Address MH, Cardiac Conditions, Lowers Costs
Meditation Technique Lowers Stress, Improves Cardiovascular Health By Rick Nauert PhD PsychCentral October 19, 2012 Stress has been seen as […]
Temple U Collaborative Launches Web Series on Peer Run Programs, Specialists
New Webinar Opportunity! Peer-Run Programs and Community Inclusion November 15, 2012 (2PM/EST) Greetings, Join the Temple University Collaborative on […]
Atlantic: Groups Object to State Exclusions of Voters w Mental Disabilities
Keeping the ‘Mentally Incompetent’ From Voting By Kimberley Leonard The Atlantic October 17, 2012 Proponents of laws limiting voting rights […]
OR: DOJ Gets Portland to Reinstitute Police Crisis Intervention Teams
NYAPRS Note: Advocates are continuing to urge New York City officials to institute some form of police Crisis Intervention teams. […]
SAMHSA-HRSA Wellness Strategies for People w Psych Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: The following page is chock full of resources to share with people with psychiatric disabilities who experience health […]
NYAPRS Nov 15-16 PROS Academy Details, Register Online Today!
The NYAPRS Collective on Recovery, Rehabilitation and Rights, in collaboration with the New York State Office of Mental Health, offers […]
MHW: New Studies Examine Disparities in Latino Population
New Studies Examine Disparities in Latino Population Mental Health Weekly October 8, 2012 According to two recently published twin […]
Copeland Center Releases Youth WRAP
Youth WRAP, the Wellness Recovery Action Plan by and for Youth Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery October 16, 2012 […]
CHP: Healthfirst to buy Neighborhood Health Providers
NYAPRS Note: Based on current state plans, NYC based health plans that already provide medical and pharmacy benefits to Medicaid […]
NYT: Disability Advocates, Burton Blatt Institute Apply to Run NY’s P&A
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to see that the Cuomo Administration is asking that Disability Advocates explore ways to take […]
NIMH: Most Suicidal Teens Have Not Received Professional Help
Most Suicidal Teens Have Not Received Professional Help By Traci Pedersen Associate News Editor PsychCentral October 15, 2012 Most teens who […]
OM: Free Oct 30 Webinar on Entering The Age Of Integration: Strategies Of An Aspiring FQHC Look-Alike
Join us for the following FREE OPEN MINDS executive web briefing on October 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM EST! […]
CNN, NYT Tracks Increasing use of MH Smartphone Apps
NYAPRS Note: The following come courtesy of Open Minds’ Monica Oss, who writes “While I don’t think any of these […]
MHW: MHA Analysis Details Impact of Potential Federal Budget Cuts
Mental Health America Analysis Details Impact of Federal Budget Cuts Mental Health Weekly October 15, 2012 Sequestration, the process […]
Register Today for Nov 15-16 2012 PROS Implementation Academy
NYAPRS note: New York’s Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) licensed Medicaid program is promoting recovery, employment and community integration in […]
New Yale Magazine Seeks Submissions from Recovery Communities
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Michael Miriello who urges submissions to a new publication of Yale University named The […]
Pat Deegan, CommonGround Profiled in Forbes Magazine
Success, Social Value, and Personal Mission (Part One) Pat Deegan is the creator of CommonGround, a web-based application that empowers […]
CPI Releases Online Training Modules Aimed at Treating Tobacco Dependence
Did you know that almost half of the cigarettes smoked in the United States are consumed by people with mental […]