NYAPRS Note: Only one week away for NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and Investments that Promote […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
TODAY! Tell Your Representatives We NEED The 8.5% COLA
NYAPRS Note: NYS budget negotiations have centered on bail reforms, but there are reports the legislature and executive are close […]
Call to Action: Support Mental Health Workforce Funding and Community Support
NYAPRS Note: We must continue to push for an 8.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for the behavioral health workforce. Every […]
Lawsuit Filed for HALT Act Violations
NYAPRS Note: We have been very upset to see the resistance to properly implementing the HALT Act. The New York […]
Learn the Latest Advances in Clubhouse and Peer Services! Register for NEXT WEEK’S NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar! CEUs Available
NYAPRS Note: Only one week away for NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and Investments that Promote […]
Kirsten Vincent Respite & Recovery Center Celebrates Next Week’s Opening: ‘A One Stop Shop for People’ in Crisis
NYAPRS Note: History will be made tomorrow with the ribbon cutting and opening of the Kirsten Vincent Respite and Recovery […]
Still Time to Register for NEXT WEEK’S NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: Only one week away for NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and Investments that Promote […]
Daniel’s Law Pilot Must Pass This Year!
NYAPRS Note: Legislators are set to vote on a second extension to push the deadline for the state budget to […]
2nd NYS Budget Extension Expected Today
NYAPRS Note: The legislature is expected to announce a second extension to for the state budget deadline before the end […]
CEUs Available at NYAPRS April 18-19 Annual Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to offer CEUs CEs for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC and CPRP for participation at […]
Could Innovative Model in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt Bolster Region’s Mental Health Services?
NYAPRS Note: We are very excited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Kirsten Vincent Respite & Recovery Center […]
Embracing Differences – IMM23 Call for Abstract Submissions
NYAPRS Note: The 2023 In My Mind (IMM23) Conference has begun taking in abstract submissions for the October conference. Please […]
Mental Health Emergencies Deserve Compassion, Not Criminalization
NYAPRS Note: The extended budget deadline allows for more time to push for changes to the behavioral health service system. […]
CEUs Available at NYAPRS April 18-19 Annual Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to offer CEUs CEs for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC and CPRP for participation at […]
Hochul Doesn’t Rule Out a Second Budget Extension
NYAPRS Note: The state budget talks look poised to go on beyond the extended deadline of April 10th. While a […]
NYAPRS Releases Program Descriptions for our April 18-19 Annual Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to provide program descriptions for our upcoming Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New […]
NY Caregivers Looking for Wage Hike in Budget
NYAPRS Note: We must continue to push the legislature and executive to enact an 8.5% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) for the behavioral […]
NYAPRS Releases Program Descriptions for our April 18-19 Annual Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to provide program descriptions for our upcoming Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends […]
Where Does Daniel’s Law Stand?
NYAPRS Note: NY state desperately needs a non-police behavioral crisis response system. The recent shooting of Raul de la Cruz […]
Correction: NYS Advocates Push for Increased Workforce Investments
*The link to the email campaign has been updated to the correct page. NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS and other advocates continue […]
NYS Advocates Push for Increased Workforce Investments
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS and other advocates continue to call for the 8.5% COLA to be enacted with this year’s final […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED TODAY! Support Individuals with Mental Health / Substance Use Conditions
NYAPRS Note: The Governor’s extension of the budget deadline to April 10th gives us more time to advocate for Daniel’s […]
Act Now! Support Mental Health Workforce Funding and Community Support
NYAPRS Note: Given Governor Hochul’s budget extension to April 10, we have another 7 days to advocate for one of […]
Breaking: Gov Hochul Extends Budget Authorization to April 10
NYAPRS Note: Due to a number of unresolved issues among the legislature and the Hochul Administration, the Governor has extended […]
Mohawk Valley OMH Community Engagement Session Announced
NYAPRS Note: OMH continues to host Community Engagement Sessions around the state. They will be in Mohawk Valley this evening […]
The New York State budget must invest in the workforce serving our most vulnerable populations
NYAPRS Note: The delay in the state budget negotiations offers us more time to advocate for our number one ask […]
Highlighting Women Leaders of Color: Teena Brooks
As March and Women’s History Month come to an end, we’d like to highlight one more woman leader of color […]
NYAPRS April Executive Seminar to Feature Details of the Spring 2023 Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce that details about our 2023 Leadership Institute will be featured at our April […]
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 […]