NYAPRS Note: Last week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
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Tomorrow! : Join Dec. 20 NYC Rally Urging Gov Hochul to Back Community Care Not Coercion: Register Now!
NYAPRS Note: A group of mental health, disability rights, housing, criminal justice reform and people living with HIV/AIDS are joining […]
Come Honor the life of Celia Brown This Thursday Dec. 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm EST; Read her Sister Jocelyn Brown’s moving Tribute
NYAPRS Note: Last week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
Correction: Join Dec. 20 NYC Rally Urging Gov Hochul to Back Community Care Not Coercion: Register Now!
NYAPRS Note: A group of mental health, disability rights, housing, criminal justice reform and people living with HIV/AIDS are joining […]
Join Dec. 20 NYC Rally Urging Gov Hochul to Back Community Care Not Coercion: Register Now!
NYAPRS Note: A group of mental health, disability rights, housing, criminal justice reform and people living with HIV/AIDS are joining […]
Long-Term Fixes Needed to Aid People with Mental Illness; Brouk Introduces COLA Legislation
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS and MHANYS are urging that mental health public policy and funding decisions must focus on promoting proven […]
Homelessness And Mental Illness: Is Forced Treatment The Answer?
NYAPRS Note: A very thoughtful look at the issue of coercive vs voluntary outreach, engagement and support services. NYAPRS strongly […]
Mad in America Honors Celia Brown; Join Community Share re Celia
NYAPRS Note: This week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
Come Share and Honor the life of Celia Brown This Thursday Dec. 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm EST
NYAPRS Note: This week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
Correction: Join Dec. 20 NYC Rally Urging Gov Hochul to Back Community Care Not Coercion: Register Now!
NYAPRS Note: A group of mental health, disability rights, housing, criminal justice reform and people living with HIV/AIDS are joining […]
Join Dec. 20 NYC Rally Urging Gov Hochul to Back Community Care Not Coercion: Register Now!
NYAPRS Note: A group of mental health, disability rights, housing, criminal justice reform and people living with HIV/AIDS are joining […]
Long-Term Fixes Needed to Aid People with Mental Illness; Brouk Introduces COLA Legislation
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS and MHANYS are urging that mental health public policy and funding decisions must focus on promoting proven […]
Homelessness And Mental Illness: Is Forced Treatment The Answer?
NYAPRS Note: A very thoughtful look at the issue of coercive vs voluntary outreach, engagement and support services. NYAPRS strongly […]
Mad in America Honors Celia Brown; Join Community Share re Celia
NYAPRS Note: This week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
Come Share and Honor the life of Celia Brown This Thursday Dec. 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm EST
NYAPRS Note: This week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
Come Share and Honor the life of Celia Brown This Thursday Dec. 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm EST
NYAPRS Note: This week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
Join Dec. 20 NYC Rally Urging Gov Hochul to Back Community Care Not Coercion!
NYAPRS Note: Mayor Adams’ policy to remove, detain, and transport to psychiatric hospitals those living with mental health concerns – […]
Come Share and Honor the life of Celia Brown This Thursday Dec. 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm EST
NYAPRS Note: This week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
Join Dec. 20 NYC Rally Urging Gov Hochul to Back Community Care Not Coercion!
NYAPRS Note: Mayor Adams’ policy to remove, detain, and transport to psychiatric hospitals those living with mental health concerns – […]
National Groups Oppose Adams’ Plan to Increase Involuntary Hospital Commitments, Use of Police
NYAPRS Note: Advocacy organizations are lining up across the nation in opposition to NYC Mayor Adams’ plan to rely on […]
National Groups Oppose Adams’ Plan to Increase Involuntary Hospital Commitments, Use of Police
NYAPRS Note: Advocacy organizations are lining up across the nation in opposition to NYC Mayor Adams’ plan to rely on […]
‘Honoring Celia Brown’ from OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, Amanda Saake and the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services
We’ve been seeing and getting an unprecedented number of photos and messages giving great honor and gratitude to Celia Brown […]
‘Honoring Celia Brown’ from OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, Amanda Saake and the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services
We’ve been seeing and getting an unprecedented number of photos and messages giving great honor and gratitude to Celia Brown […]
In Honor and Remembrance of Celia Brown
In Honor and Remembrance of Celia Brown I deeply regret to inform you all that Celia Brown passed away yesterday. […]
In Honor and Remembrance of Celia Brown
In Honor and Remembrance of Celia Brown I deeply regret to inform you all that Celia Brown passed away yesterday. […]
Coalition Files Emergency Request To Stop NYS Unconstitutional Mental Health Involuntary Removal Policy
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS greatly welcomes the action taken yesterday by our legal rights and mental health advocacy colleagues to legally […]
Coalition Files Emergency Request To Stop NYS Unconstitutional Mental Health Involuntary Removal Policy
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS greatly welcomes the action taken yesterday by our legal rights and mental health advocacy colleagues to legally […]
NYS/National Advocacy Groups Reject Adams Forced Hospitalization Plan, City Hall Rally Noon Today
NYAPRS Note: Over the past few days, a broad array of state and national advocacy groups have issued statements rejecting […]
NYS/National Advocacy Groups Reject Adams Forced Hospitalization Plan, City Hall Rally Noon Today
NYAPRS Note: Over the past few days, a broad array of state and national advocacy groups have issued statements rejecting […]
Sign on to our Statement Opposing Mayor Adams Involuntary Commitment Plan!
NYAPRS Note: Please sign on this statement today so you will be included in the public statement that will be […]
Join Us Tomorrow in NYC to Say NO to Involuntary Removal and Hospitalization!
NYAPRS Note: A broad and rapidly growing array of rights and recovery focused advocacy organizations and individuals have been outraged […]
Sign on to our Statement Opposing Mayor Adams Involuntary Commitment Plan!
NYAPRS Note: Please sign on this statement today so you will be included in the public statement that will be […]
Join Us Tomorrow in NYC to Say NO to Involuntary Removal and Hospitalization!
NYAPRS Note: A broad and rapidly growing array of rights and recovery focused advocacy organizations and individuals have been outraged […]
Alert: Take Action to Protect NYS Healthcare Providers From Unjust Auditing Practices!
Take Action to Protect NYS Healthcare Providers From Unjust Auditing Practices Medicaid and human-service providers face an auditing system that […]
Register for OMH/BHN MH Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series
Co-Sponsored By Roundtable Facilitator – James Rodriguez, LCSW, PhDDr. James Rodriguez is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker […]
US Lawmakers’ Omnibus Hopes For Mental Health Policies
Lawmakers’ Omnibus Hopes For Mental Health PoliciesPolitico December 5, 2022 With another week of deal-making on the Hill ahead, one […]
Bazelon: Mayor Adams’ Plan Will Not Help New Yorkers With Mental Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS fully endorses the following statement from the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, one of the nation’s […]
Alert: Take Action to Protect NYS Healthcare Providers From Unjust Auditing Practices!
Take Action to Protect NYS Healthcare Providers From Unjust Auditing Practices Medicaid and human-service providers face an auditing system that […]
Register for OMH/BHN MH Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series
Co-Sponsored By Roundtable Facilitator – James Rodriguez, LCSW, PhDDr. James Rodriguez is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker […]
US Lawmakers’ Omnibus Hopes For Mental Health Policies
Lawmakers’ Omnibus Hopes For Mental Health PoliciesPolitico December 5, 2022 With another week of deal-making on the Hill ahead, one […]
Bazelon: Mayor Adams’ Plan Will Not Help New Yorkers With Mental Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS fully endorses the following statement from the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, one of the nation’s […]
Come Join our ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ Dec. 9th Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Need a laugh for the Holidays? NYAPRS has you covered! Our December Free Webinar not only promises one […]
Come Join our ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ Dec. 9th Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Need a laugh for the Holidays? NYAPRS has you covered! Our December Free Webinar not only promises one […]
Disability Advocates Decry Mayor’s Plan to Increase Coercive Treatment
Disability Advocates Decry Mayor’s Plan to Increase Coercive Treatment for Individuals with Mental IllnessesCall for a Comprehensive Program of Voluntary […]
Help Us Fight for Recovery, Rights and Racial Justice and Against Involuntary and Institutional Treatment: Give to NYAPRS Today!
Help Us Fight for Recovery, Rights and Racial Justice and Against Involuntary and Institutional Treatment Give to NYAPRS Today!
Disability Advocates Decry Mayor’s Plan to Increase Coercive Treatment
Disability Advocates Decry Mayor’s Plan to Increase Coercive Treatment for Individuals with Mental IllnessesCall for a Comprehensive Program of Voluntary […]
Help Us Fight for Recovery, Rights and Racial Justice and Against Involuntary and Institutional Treatment: Give to NYAPRS Today!
Help Us Fight for Recovery, Rights and Racial Justice and Against Involuntary and Institutional Treatment Give to NYAPRS Today!
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS
For Immediate Release: 11/23/2022 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS Applications […]
New law means more jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities
https://empirereportnewyork.com/429512-2/ New law means more jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities – Gov. Hochul: “More work to be done” By […]
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS
For Immediate Release: 11/23/2022 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS Applications […]
New law means more jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities
https://empirereportnewyork.com/429512-2/ New law means more jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities – Gov. Hochul: “More work to be done” By […]
Governor Hochul Announces $3.3 Million To Expand Mental Health Services For Youth
For Immediate Release: 11/18/2022 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Governor Hochul Announces $3.3 Million To Expand Mental Health Services For Youth […]
Governor Hochul Announces $3.3 Million To Expand Mental Health Services For Youth
For Immediate Release: 11/18/2022 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Governor Hochul Announces $3.3 Million To Expand Mental Health Services For Youth […]
CBHL Releases Call to Action to Address Workforce Shortage, Advance Integrated Care
NYAPRS Note: See below for details and a copy of recommendations that were released today by members of the […]
CBHL Releases Call to Action to Address Workforce Shortage, Advance Integrated Care
NYAPRS Note: See below for details and a copy of recommendations that were released today by members of the […]
Register for a November Call: Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI
NYAPRS Note: Register for regional events taking place this month!The New York Office of Mental Health in collaboration with NYAPRS, […]
TOMORROW: CORE Peer Navigator Project Webinar Nov 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Reminder | CORE Peer Navigator Project Webinar This Tuesday! Nov 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm The CORE Peer Navigator Project […]
Register for a November Call: Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI
NYAPRS Note: Register for regional events taking place this month!The New York Office of Mental Health in collaboration with NYAPRS, […]
TOMORROW: CORE Peer Navigator Project Webinar Nov 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Reminder | CORE Peer Navigator Project Webinar This Tuesday! Nov 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm The CORE Peer Navigator Project […]
November NYPRTA Webinar! ‘Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI’; Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The New York Office of Mental Health in collaboration with NYAPRS, our training partners, and YOU are about […]
November NYPRTA Webinar! ‘Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI’; Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The New York Office of Mental Health in collaboration with NYAPRS, our training partners, and YOU are about […]
NYSOMH Celebrates Native American Heritage Month!
November 9, 2022 Greetings, As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month this year, OMH wishes to reaffirm its commitment to […]
NYSOMH Celebrates Native American Heritage Month!
November 9, 2022 Greetings, As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month this year, OMH wishes to reaffirm its commitment to […]
November NYPRTA Webinar Registration Open-Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI
Attn: BH HCBS and CORE Services ProvidersPlease see below webinar announcement from OMH’s new training partner, the New York Psychiatric […]
AP: Kathy Hochul Becomes 1st Woman Elected NY Governor; US House/NYS Legislative Results
NYAPRS Note: Kathy Hochul achieved great national recognition last night when she was elected New York State’s first woman Governor. […]
November NYPRTA Webinar Registration Open-Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI
Attn: BH HCBS and CORE Services ProvidersPlease see below webinar announcement from OMH’s new training partner, the New York Psychiatric […]
AP: Kathy Hochul Becomes 1st Woman Elected NY Governor; US House/NYS Legislative Results
NYAPRS Note: Kathy Hochul achieved great national recognition last night when she was elected New York State’s first woman Governor. […]
Vote Today! Everything You Need to Vote
PLEASE FIND THE WAY TO VOTE TODAY: THERE IS SO MUCH IS AT STAKE! Wherever you live, whatever you believe, […]
Vote Today! Everything You Need to Vote
PLEASE FIND THE WAY TO VOTE TODAY: THERE IS SO MUCH IS AT STAKE! Wherever you live, whatever you believe, […]
Disability Rights Pioneer Lois Curtis Who Won Landmark Olmstead Decision Passes
NYAPRS Note: In its 1999 Olmstead v. L.C. decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that States, in accordance with the Americans […]
NYAPRS Releases Final Program for This Week’s Academy: Vote Early Tomorrow and Join Us!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS has just released the finalized program for this year’s Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy, to be held tomorrow […]
NYAPRS Seeks Peer Bridgers for Albany, Rockland and Pilgrim State Psychiatric Hospitals
Since 1994, NYAPRS Peer Bridgers have supported the recovery and community immersion of thousands of former residents of 5 NYS […]