NYAPRS note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce that details about our 2023 Leadership Institute will be featured at our April […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Only 2+ Weeks Away! Till NYAPRS Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS News: We’re only a bit more than 2 weeks out until this year’s NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED TODAY! Support Individuals with Mental Health / Substance Use Conditions
NYAPRS Note: The inclusion of Daniels Law, which will create non police response units for behavioral health crises, is still […]
The Latest in Clubhouse, Peer Public and for-Profit Peer Innovations! Register for the April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS News: In just 3 weeks, this year’s NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar will be taking a closer look at the […]
Highlighting Women Leaders of Color: LaVerne Miller
As we continue to highlight women leaders of color in mental health and peer movements, we are happy to share […]
Urging Legislative Support for the Qualified Mental Health Associate Credential
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS supports Governor Hochul’s proposal to create the Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) credential through the Office of […]
Unpack NYS Budget Deal with Top State Agency Leaders: Register for the April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS News: In just 3 weeks, this year’s NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar will look at ‘What’s Next’ in emerging state […]
ACT TODAY: Support Mental Health Workforce Funding and Community Services
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS and other advocates continue to push for an 8.5% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) as the legislature and executive enter […]
Register for the CORE Virtual Regional Learning Sessions!
NYAPRS Note: Calling all CORE providers! Register today for a CORE Virtual Learning Session in your region. These sessions will […]
March 31st: Free Mental Health in Communities of Color Symposium in Albany, NY
NYAPRS Note: The Mental Health in Communities of Color free, in-person symposium is happening this Friday, March 31st! Hosted at […]
Breaking: SAMHSA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Model National Peer Specialist Standards
Public Comment Requested on Draft Model National Peer Specialist Standards Comments are being sought on a draft set of National […]
Only 3 Weeks Till NYAPRS Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS News: In just 3 weeks, this year’s NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar will look at ‘What’s Next?’, as regards a […]
NYS Budget Deal Likely to Go into Next Week
NYAPRS Note: A number of legislators and advocates are predicting that a NYS budget deal will go past the traditional […]
Register Today for the April 18-19 NYAPRS Executive Seminar: See Full Program Lineup!
NYAPRS News: In just 3 weeks, this year’s NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar will look at ‘What’s Next’ in terms of […]
ACEs Awareness Day Announcement
NYAPRS is happy to announce the upcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness Day in Albany on April 24th. As New […]
A Message from OMH Commissioner Sullivan on National Nutrition Month
From the NYS Office of Mental Health March is National Nutrition March, a time to focus on the importance of […]
Health care groups push NY to fix payment rate disparities for behavioral health providers
NYAPRS Note: The lack of parity between commercial insurance and Medicaid affects those who use services as well as the […]
Register Today for the April 18-19 NYAPRS Executive Seminar: See Full Program Lineup!
NYAPRS News: This year’s NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar will look at ‘What’s Next’ in terms of emerging New York and […]
WE NEED YOU: Send letters of support to legislators to Pass Daniel’s Law this year!
NYAPRS Note: While the Senate approved $10 million dollars for a Daniel’s Law pilot program, the assembly did not include […]
Today! Daniel’s Law Action, Freedom Friday: Legislator Outreach & Reflection
NYAPRS Note: The Daniels Law week of action concludes with the Freedom Friday: Community Outreach and Phone Banking session online […]
Highlighting Women Leaders of Color: Helen “Skip” Skipper
As we continue to highlight women leaders of color in mental health and peer movements, we are happy to share […]
NYAPRS Release NYAPRS Executive Seminar Speaker Lineup!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to share more details about our upcoming April 18-19 Executive Seminar and the extraordinary […]
Daniel’s Law Week of Action Continues with State Vigils on the Anniversary of Daniel Prude’s Killing
NYAPRS Note: We are still fighting for the passage of Daniel’s Law to establish non-police crisis response teams so that […]
Highlighting Women Leaders of Color: Taina Laing
NYAPRS’ Cultural Competence Committee is happy to share a wonderful project from the Wildflower Alliance highlighting often overlooked leaders within […]
Clean Slate Act advances in New York Senate
NYAPRS Note: We are happy to see the NYS Senate’s continued support for passage of the Clean Slate Act, which […]
Violations of NY’s solitary confinement rules remain a year after law changed
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS continues to monitor the implementation of the HALT Act. We are appalled by the blatant violations of […]
LAST CALL- WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR 8.5% COLA
NYAPRS Note: CALL TODAY! We need everyone to call the Legislature and Governor to let them know we must have […]
Urge the NYS Assembly to Increase Access to Care by Ensuring Mental Health Parity!
Governor Hochul’s Proposed Behavioral Health Insurance ReformsThe proposed changes would expand several provisions of insurance coverage of behavioral health services […]
Urge the NYS Assembly to Increase Access to Care by Ensuring Mental Health Parity!
NYAPRS Note: We were pleased to see Governor Hochul pay special attention to the issue of mental health parity for […]
Registration is Open for NYAPRS April 18-19 Executive Seminar; See At a Glance Schedule Below!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
April 2023 NYC DOHMH Behavioral Health Parity Trainings
The Division of Mental Hygiene within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is offering free virtual trainings […]
See OMH’s Latest Presentation on the Budget, Attend Local Stakeholder Sesssionss!
Good morning all, Attached please find the presentation that OMH is using at the various statewide stakeholder input sessions. See […]
Registration is Open for NYAPRS April 18-19 Executive Seminar; See At a Glance Schedule Below!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
April 2023 NYC DOHMH Behavioral Health Parity Trainings
The Division of Mental Hygiene within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is offering free virtual trainings […]
See OMH’s Latest Presentation on the Budget, Attend Local Stakeholder Sesssionss!
Good morning all, Attached please find the presentation that OMH is using at the various statewide stakeholder input sessions. See […]
Registration is Open for NYAPRS April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
Breaking: New locations to Give Your Input at OMH Community Engagement Sessions!
New locations announced – Register in advance! The Office of Mental Health (OMH) community engagement sessions are off to a […]
Registration is Open for NYAPRS April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
Breaking: New locations to Give Your Input at OMH Community Engagement Sessions!
New locations announced – Register in advance! The Office of Mental Health (OMH) community engagement sessions are off to a […]
Update on Senate and Assembly One House Budgets
NYAPRS Note: Here’s another update on the Assembly and Senate One House budgets put together by our lobbyists at Brown […]
Update on Senate and Assembly One House Budgets
NYAPRS Note: Here’s another update on the Assembly and Senate One House budgets put together by our lobbyists at Brown […]
Clean Slate Day of Action March 20th: Will you fight to end perpetual punishment?
NYAPRS Note: Please join our friends at Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) for the Clean Slate Day of Action on […]
Clean Slate Day of Action March 20th: Will you fight to end perpetual punishment?
NYAPRS Note: Please join our friends at Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) for the Clean Slate Day of Action on […]
NYAPRS Hails Senate, Assembly Support for the 8.5% COLA
NYAPRS Hails Senate, Assembly Support for the 8.5% COLA NYAPRS is very enthused and grateful to see support by both […]
NY Senate Pushes for 8.5% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA), Daniel’s Law Pilot, and Clean Slate
NYAPRS Note: The New York State Senate has released their One House budget for this year. We are excited to […]
NYAPRS Hails Senate, Assembly Support for the 8.5% COLA
NYAPRS Hails Senate, Assembly Support for the 8.5% COLA NYAPRS is very enthused and grateful to see support by both […]
NYAPRS Pushes for 8.5% COLA, Peer Bridger and Clubhouses in Albany Yesterday!
NYAPRS Note: 250 very spirited NYAPRS members braved the impending winter storm yesterday to come from every corner of New […]
NY Senate Pushes for 8.5% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA), Daniel’s Law Pilot, and Clean Slate
NYAPRS Note: The New York State Senate has released their One House budget for this year. We are excited to […]
NYAPRS Pushes for 8.5% COLA, Peer Bridger and Clubhouses in Albany Yesterday!
NYAPRS Note: 250 very spirited NYAPRS members braved the impending winter storm yesterday to come from every corner of New […]
GET ON THE BUS! March 13th, NYAPRS Legislative Day, Fight for 8.5% COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization
NYAPRS Note: Join hundreds of mental health advocates in Albany on March 13th to save our workforce and demand funding […]
OMH Needs Your Input – New Locations Announced! OMH In-Person Community Engagement Sessions!
New locations announced – Register in advance! Please join the Office of Mental Health (OMH) for an in-person community engagement […]
GET ON THE BUS! March 13th, NYAPRS Legislative Day, Fight for 8.5% COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization
NYAPRS Note: Join hundreds of mental health advocates in Albany on March 13th to save our workforce and demand funding […]
OMH Needs Your Input – New Locations Announced! OMH In-Person Community Engagement Sessions!
New locations announced – Register in advance! Please join the Office of Mental Health (OMH) for an in-person community engagement […]
Mental Health Would Get A Boost From Biden’s FY 2024 Budget
Mental Health Would Get A Boost From Biden’s FY 2024 BudgetBy Ruth Reader Politico March 9, 2023 President Biden wants […]
IMPORTANT! NEXT WEEK’S Albany & Plattsburgh OMH Community Engagement Feedback Sessions!
NYAPRS Note: Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2023-24 state mental helath budget devotes an unprecedented investment in a comprehensive array of community […]
OMH Secures Federal Grant to Help Increase Employment Opportunities for People Living with Mental Illness
NYAPRS Note: In our efforts to ensure that people with mental health, substance use, and trauma related conditions get access […]
Mental Health Would Get A Boost From Biden’s FY 2024 Budget
Mental Health Would Get A Boost From Biden’s FY 2024 BudgetBy Ruth Reader Politico March 9, 2023 President Biden wants […]
TODAY! NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: If you’ve missed one of our 10 regional forums, you can join Harvey Rosenthal and Luke Sikinyi for […]
MONDAY (3/13): WE NEED YOU in Albany for NYAPRS’ Legislative Day to Fight for the COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
IMPORTANT! NEXT WEEK’S Albany & Plattsburgh OMH Community Engagement Feedback Sessions!
NYAPRS Note: Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2023-24 state mental helath budget devotes an unprecedented investment in a comprehensive array of community […]
OMH Secures Federal Grant to Help Increase Employment Opportunities for People Living with Mental Illness
NYAPRS Note: In our efforts to ensure that people with mental health, substance use, and trauma related conditions get access […]
TODAY! NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: If you’ve missed one of our 10 regional forums, you can join Harvey Rosenthal and Luke Sikinyi for […]
MONDAY (3/13): WE NEED YOU in Albany for NYAPRS’ Legislative Day to Fight for the COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
GET ON THE BUS! March 13th, Bus Departure Locations for NYAPRS Legislative Day
NYAPRS Note: Join hundreds of mental health advocates in Albany on March 13th to save our workforce and demand funding […]
GET ON THE BUS! March 13th, Bus Departure Locations for NYAPRS Legislative Day
NYAPRS Note: Join hundreds of mental health advocates in Albany on March 13th to save our workforce and demand funding […]
TOMORROW: NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
TOMORROW: NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
THIS THURSDAY March 9th: NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
NEXT MONDAY March 13th! WE NEED YOU in Albany for NYAPRS’ Legislative Day to Fight for the COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization!
COME TO ALBANY on MONDAY MARCH 13 to PUSH for THE COLA and HOSPITAL ALTERNATIVES at NYAPRS RESCHEDULED ALBANY LEGISLATIVE […]
THIS THURSDAY March 9th: NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
The World Mourns the Passing of Judy Heumann, Mother of the Disability Rights Movement
NYAPRS Note: The disability rights community is honoring the life and mourning the loss of the mother of the disability […]
NEXT MONDAY March 13th! WE NEED YOU in Albany for NYAPRS’ Legislative Day to Fight for the COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization!
COME TO ALBANY on MONDAY MARCH 13 to PUSH for THE COLA and HOSPITAL ALTERNATIVES at NYAPRS RESCHEDULED ALBANY LEGISLATIVE […]