Cuomo Would Cap Support Of Non-Profit, Not-For-Profit Salaries at $199K by James M. Odato Albany Times Union January 17, 2012 […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Cuomo Health Budget Summary
NYAPRS Note: Here’s the summary of changes in NY’s health budget including: the advance of health homes and capitated care […]
Cuomo OMH Budget: NYAPRS’ First Look
NYAPRS Note: Here’s what we’ve learned from a first look: Local Assistance: no COLA but a promise to establish a […]
MHW: Field Troubled By States’ Challenge To ACA Medicaid Provision
Field Troubled By States’ Challenge To ACA Medicaid Provision Mental Health Weekly January 17, 2012 Twenty-six states last week […]
CNN: States Look To Hike Tax On Millionaires
States Look To Hike Tax On Millionaires By Tami Luhby @CNNMoney January 16, 2012 NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — As the “tax […]
Cuomo Budget Expectations: $2b deficit, 2.5% State Agency Cuts, Phased in Takeover of Local Medicaid, Pension Reform
Analysis: Inside Cuomo’s budget Spending Plan To Be Released Tuesday, Comes Amid Weak Revenues and $2B Deficit By James M. […]
Jan 19 Granirer Webinar: Stand Up for Mental Health
NYAPRS Note: We liked David Granirer’s very funny take on surviving stigma and services that the NYAPRS Conference featured him […]
Cornell Jan 18 Webinar: Disability Disclosure in the Workplace, What Employers Should Know
<http://pr.ak.vresp.com/956878134/www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/register/images/eprrtc-2012-1.jpg> Disability Disclosure Webinar, Jan. 18 Disability Disclosure in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST […]
ACCES-VR Public Meetings on Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment
The New York State Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) and the State Rehabilitation Council […]
BU: Online Seminar on Self Directed Psych Rehab, Parenting Support Program
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation eCast January 2012 Note: This eCast is available as a full color […]
UMDNJ: Jan 19 Academy of Peer Services Hudson Valley Kick Off Event
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and NYAPRS Invite you to the Academy of Peer Services […]
CQC Appoints Members to Psychiatric Correctional Advisory Committee
CQC Appoints Members to Psychiatric Correctional Advisory Committee December 22, 2011 The Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy […]
Jan 12 Free SBIRT Webinar: Family Impact of Alcohol and Substance Use
NYAPRS Note: The following comes to us courtesy of ACMHA’s Eric Gopelrud who writes that “Below is an invitation to […]
DOH Moves Health Home Implementation Dates Back for all 3 Phases
January 10, 2012 UPDATED Phase-in plan for Health Home Applications Phasing in Health Home Implementation NYS Department of Health January 10, […]
Update on NY’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council
Update on NY’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council In Governor Cuomo’s recent state of the state address, he emphasized […]
Feds Recommend Independent NYS Protection & Advocacy Body
NYAPRS Note: States are federally mandated to establish State Protection and Advocacy Agencies Systems to oversee the following functions: the […]
Feb 15 LI Showing: Kings Park, Stories from an American Mental Institution
A special screening to benefit Hands Across Long Island and Clubhouse of Suffolk with a Special Appearance by Film […]
Jan 11 NC Webinar on Addressing MH/Physical Conditions Features Ben Druss
Preparing for New Treatment Expectations: Addressing Comorbid Mental and Physical Conditions Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:00 PM – 3:30 […]
Jan 26 NYC Peer to Peer Smoking Cessation Training
Peer-to-Peer Tobacco Dependence Training Training for Peer Staff Brought to you by the New York City Department of Health and […]
CQC Sets Public Forums on Future of Federal Protection & Advocacy / CAP Programs in New York
CQC Sets Public Forums on Future of Federal Protection & Advocacy / CAP Programs in New York CQC will hold […]
MHW: Disparities Found In Depression Care For Elderly African Americans
Disparities Found In Depression Care For Elderly AA Population Mental Health Weekly January 9, 2012 While there have been […]
NC: 5 Health Policy Battles, Trends to Watch in 2012
Five Health Policy Battles and Trends to Watch in 2012 National Council Public Policy Update January 5, 2012 1. Medicare […]
OM: MIssouri Launches Community MHC, Primary Care Chronic Conditions Health Homes
Missouri Health Homes Launched January 1, 2012 OPEN MINDS January 9, 2012 Developed by OPEN MINDS, 163 York Street, […]
Study: 30% of Latinas Suffer from Postpartum Depression
30% of Latinas Suffer from Postpartum Depression Fox News Latino January 5, 2012 Over 30 percent of Latinas in […]
Rogers, USA Today: Forced Treatment Doesn’t Work
Forced Treatment Doesn’t Work By Joseph A. Rogers USA Today January 6, 2012 Whenever there is violence involving someone […]
NYT: NYC Patients Linger in Hospitals, at a High Cost
NYAPRS Note: Please note the emphasis this article places on how inadequate housing is a major reason for extended, costly […]
RTP: Jan 25 Addressing Trauma in Recovery Oriented Practice Webinar
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time “Assessing for and Addressing Trauma in Recovery-Oriented Practice” Featuring Kevin […]
MHW: DOJ Says New Hampshire MH System Continues to Violate ADA
DOJ Says N.H. Wrong About Efforts To Improve MH System Mental Health Weekly January 2, 2012 Clashing views of […]
Cuomo Commits to NYS Olmstead Plan, Housing/Jobs, Rights Protections, Anti-Stigma
NYAPRS Note: Following are excerpts from today’s State of the Stateaddress from NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo. Caring for Our Most […]
Job: MHA Of Dutchess Co Seeks Executive Officer
Mental Health America Of Dutchess County Seeks Executive Officer Mental Health America of Dutchess County is seeking an Executive […]
Friedman: Elder Suicide, Public Health Challenge of the Elder Boom
Elder Suicide: A Public Health Challenge of the Elder Boom By Michael Friedman Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University Schools of […]
Study Looks at Racial, Cultural Factors in Seniors Depression Care
Diagnosis, Treatment Of Depression Among Elderly Depend On Racial, Cultural Factors Medical News Today January 2, 2012 Despite improvements to […]
NY Disability Community Looks to Today’s 1:30 pm Cuomo State of the State
NYAPRS Note: You can watch Governor Cuomo’s 2nd State of the State address today at 1:30pm by going to http://www.governor.ny.gov/. […]
2012 NYC Peer Specialist Conference Call for Proposals
Call for Proposals NYC’s Sixth Annual Peer Specialist Conference At New York University’s Kimmel Center On Thursday, July 19, 2012 […]
DOH Implements Prior Authorization for Atypical Antipsychotics
NYS Department of Health Medicaid Update December 2011 Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Reform Prior Authorization for Atypical Antipsychotics The enacted 2011-2012 New […]
OM: NY Medicaid to Integrate Care for Duals Through ACOs
New York Medicaid To Integrate Care for Duals Through ACOs Open Minds January 2, 2012 Developed by OPEN MINDS, 163 […]
MHW: Calif. Reorganizes MH to Create New State Hospital Department
Calif. Reorganizes MH to Create New State Hospital Department Mental Health Weekly January 3, 2012 Citing goals to improve treatment, […]