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Join Us for The Alliance’s March 2nd Week of Action: Monday (3/2) Webinar and Continued State Budget Advocacy!
From Albany to Action: Join The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s March 2nd Week of Action and Next Steps for […]
ACTION ALERT: Addressing Ghost Networks and the Need for Behavioral Health Carve-Out, Call Your Legislators Today!
Alliance Alert: We applaud Attorney General Letitia James for securing important reforms that will improve access to mental health and […]
New York Must Protect Adult Home Advocacy and Resident Programs!
This year’s proposed NYS Budget from the Executive includes a $230,000 cut to the Adult Home Advocacy and Adult Home Resident Council programs, […]
Registration Open for Alliance’s 22nd Annual Executive Seminar, Lead at the Crossroads: Tough Questions. Bold Leadership. The Future of Recovery!
At a time of rapid change across behavioral health, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 22nd Annual Executive Seminar brings […]
Daniel’s Law Pilots Moving Forward, Now We Must Ensure They Reflect the Model and Build the Path to Full Implementation!
Alliance Alert: We are encouraged to see New York State moving forward with the launch of three Daniel’s Law crisis […]
Expanding Rent Freeze Eligibility Is an Important Step, But More Must Be Done
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery applauds Governor Hochul and the Legislature for advancing efforts to expand eligibility […]
BREAKING: NYS Announces Awards for Mental Health First Responder Pilots, Now We Must Continue Building the System New Yorkers Need!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is encouraged to see progress as the New York State Office of […]
Legislative Day Momentum Continues as Budget Negotiations Approach!
Alliance Alert: This coverage highlights the growing attention following last Tuesday’s Legislative Day press conference, when hundreds of advocates from across […]
Daniel’s Law: The Right Response at the Right Time for People Experiencing a Crisis!
Alliance Alert: Recent news coverage highlights the urgent need to transform how we respond to mental health crises. Tragic incidents […]
Protect Section 504 and the Right to Live in the Community!
Alliance Note: A lawsuit brought by nine states threatens one of the most important civil rights protections that allows people […]
Call for Proposals for 20th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Call for Workshop Proposals 20th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Planning Committee for […]
MCTAC Reminder: Register Now for the 2026 Integrated Care Series
Making the Connection:Conversations Around Integrated Care Reminder: Register Now for the Making the Connection: Conversations Around Integrated Care Series! Integrated […]
TOMORROW! Join Us to Fight for 2.7%, Daniel’s Law, and Other Issues at Tuesday’s Alliance Legislative Day!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to have hundreds of advocates come to AlbanyTOMORROW, Tuesday, February 10th, for our Annual Legislative […]
February 11, 24 New Supervisors’ Orientation Virtual Sessions
Alliance Alert: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fear […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your State Legislators to Sign on to Medicaid Carve Out Legislation!
ACTION ALERT We are writing with a very important request. Please call your Senators this week and Assemblymembers next Monday/Tuesday with the […]
Alliance Releases Full Legislative Day Book, Prep Session Video! Join Us to Fight for 2.7%, Daniel’s Law, and Other Issues Next Tuesday!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to have hundreds of advocates come to Albany in next Tuesday, February 10th, for […]
TODAY! Join the Alliance’s Prep Session for Feb 10 Legislative Day, Thursday at 1pm!
As we count down to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 29th Annual Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 10 in Albany, we invite all […]
2.7% Is the Minimum: Rally With Us at Feb 10 Legislative Day, See Alliance Budget Testimony!
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, Alliance staff delivered testimony at the New York State Mental Hygiene Joint Legislative Budget Hearing, continuing our push […]
Call for Proposals for 20th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Call for Workshop Proposals 20th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Planning Committee for […]
February 11, 24 New Supervisors’ Orientation Virtual Sessions
Alliance Alert: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fear […]
TOMORROW! Join the Alliance’s Prep Session for Feb 10 Legislative Day, Thursday at 1pm!
As we count down to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 29th Annual Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 10 in Albany, we invite all […]
Alert: News Conference, Hearing, Now Join us at Next Tuesday’s Capital Rally! Keep up the Fight for 2.7%!
COME TO ALBANY THIS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, TO FIGHT FOR THE 2.7% INCREASE! Advocates for hundreds of hard-pressed community providers […]
Join Alliance’s Legislative Day Rally for 2.7% Next Tuesday! Build on Momentum from Today’s Press Conference!
Today, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery joined advocates, providers, families, and partners from across New York State to call […]
Federal Government Shutdown Ends and What It Means for Mental Health and Substance Use Funding
Alliance Alert: Today Congress passed a $1.2 trillion appropriations package that fully funds the federal government through the end of […]
Implementing New Medicaid Work Requirements: Strategies to Mitigate Harm in Your State – Feb 5, 2026, 2:00pm
Hello, Please see below for resources from Justice in Aging, including the registration link for a webinar this Thursday: Implementing New […]
GET ON THE BUS TO ALBANY for Alliance’s Legislative Day!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Swyer Theater at The Egg, Albany The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to […]
Join 2.7% RALLY FOR STAFF & SERVICES at Next Tuesday’s (2/10) Alliance Legislative Day!
URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Demand a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase! The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is calling on advocates, […]
Tomorrow: Kennedy to Announce New “Action for Progress’ Initiative to Coordinate Federal Response to Addiction
HHS Secy. Kennedy, Dr. Oz & Others Announce New Mental Health InitiativeHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., […]
UPDATE: Alliance Prep Session for Feb 10 Legislative Day Moved to Thursday, 2/5, at 1pm!
As we count down to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 29th Annual Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 10 in Albany, we invite all […]
Join 2.7% RALLY FOR STAFF & SERVICES at Alliance February 10th Legislative Day!
URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Demand a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase! The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is calling on advocates, […]
Federal Funding Update and the Importance of Protecting Health Services!
Alliance Alert: We are closely monitoring developments in Washington as Congress works to avert another federal government shutdown. As reported, […]
Get Ready for Alliance Feb 10 Legislative Day: Join Next Friday’s Virtual Prep Session!
As we count down to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 29th Annual Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 10 in Albany, we invite all […]
Federal Budget Impasse Threatens Critical Health and Recovery Services
Alliance Note: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is deeply concerned about the growing likelihood of another federal government shutdown […]
We Must Defend Section 504 and the Right to Live in the Community!
Alliance Note: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery strongly opposes the renewed legal attack by Texas and eight other states […]
GET ON THE BUS TO ALBANY for Alliance’s Legislative Day!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Swyer Theater at The Egg, Albany The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to […]
Breaking: Federal Shutdown Possible Again (National Council)
From our friends at the National Council….. Dear Member, Currently, six bills, funding approximately 78 percent of government operations — […]
GET ON THE BUS TO ALBANY for Alliance’s Legislative Day!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Swyer Theater at The Egg, Albany The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to […]
Two Weeks Away! Join Us for the Alliance’s Feb 10th Albany Legislative Day!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to have hundreds of advocates come to Albany on Tuesday, February 10th, for our Annual […]
Join Us for the Alliance’s Feb 10th Albany Legislative Day! See Priorities and Register for a Bus to Albany!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to have hundreds of advocates come to Albany on Tuesday, February 10th, for our Annual […]
Alliance Releases Feb 10th Albany Legislative Day Priorities and Bus Information!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to have hundreds of advocates come to Albany on Tuesday, February 10th, for our Annual […]
Next Week: Join Us in Albany for Daniel’s Law Advocacy Day!
We are one week away from our 2026 Daniel’s Law Advocacy Day! In Daniel Prude’s memory, we continue to fight […]
Advocates Call for Stronger Investment in Behavioral Health Workforce Beyond Proposed 1.7% Increase!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery stands with the Behavioral Health Advocates coalition in calling for a 2.7% Targeted […]
Kendra’s Law Is Not the Answer: New York Must Invest in Voluntary, Community-Based Mental Health Supports!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery has long advocated for a mental health system grounded in voluntary, community-based […]
Key Health, Mental Health, and Medicaid Provisions in the Governor’s Proposed Budget
As noted in our initial first look at the Governor’s budget released yesterday many of the mental health and substance use proposals […]
Breaking: Hochul Budget: 1.7% COLA, Supportive Housing, Youth Services
Alliance Alert: Some first look takeaways from the Governor’s 2026-27 Budget Proposal: at first review, many OMH and OASAS related […]
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Keeping the Fight for Rights, Justice, and Dignity Alive!
Today, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, alongside our Cultural Competence Committee, honors […]
Updated Info: January & February Peer Specialist Webinar Series (Corrected Link)
Alliance Alert: here’s a corrected version of this morning’s posting about the Doors to Wellbeing’s Peer Specialist Webinar series for […]
Save the Date | 33rd Bi-County Peer Workforce Empowerment Conference
Hands Across Long Island | 159 Brightside Avenue | Central Islip, NY 11722 US
Get Ready for Medicaid Work Requirements for Supportive Housing Providers: Feb 26 Webinar
Webinar | Getting Ready for Medicaid Work Requirements: Strategies for Supportive Housing Providers Thursday, February 26, 20261 – 2 PM […]
National Advocacy and Congressional Pushback Lead to Restoration of SAMHSA Grants!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery was proud to join a broad coalition of national advocates in calling […]
Breaking! HHS Rolls Back Plans to Effectuate $2 Billion in HHS Cuts in Major Victory by Advocates and Congress
January 15, 2026 HHS Rolls Back Plans to Effectuate $2 Billion in HHS Cutsin Major Victory by Advocates and House […]
ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Stop the SAMHSA Grant Cuts!
Tell Congress to Stop the SAMHSA Grant Cuts The federal administration has abruptly canceled hundreds of Substance Abuse and Mental […]
BREAKING: Alarming SAMHSA Funding Cuts Threaten Critical Services
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is deeply alarmed by reports of the abrupt and widespread cancellation of […]
Alliance’s Second Look at Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address
Following yesterday’s State of the State address, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery has taken a closer look at the […]
Breaking News: NY State of the State Highlights
Breaking News: State of the State HighlightsBy Harvey Rosenthal and Luke SikinyiAlliance for Rights and RecoveryJanuary 13, 2026 Here’s what […]
Monitoring the State of the State and What Comes Next
Alliance Note: Governor Hochul’s State of the State address marks the formal start of the 2026 legislative session and offers […]
Attend Alliance’s NYS Statewide Employment Webinar on January 16th, 1-2pm!
Alliance Alert: The workforce is going through transformational change with the advent of Artificial Intelligence. This dynamic webinar explores how […]
Recruiting College Students for Paid Wellness Intervention Study
Are you or those you serve college students with serious mental health challenges interested in improving their wellness? The Temple […]
TODAY! Dr H. Jean Wright II Joins Mamdani Engagement & Transition Team Members at Alliance NYC Forum!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce Dr. H Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene […]
TOMORROW: Dr H. Jean Wright II Joins Mamdani Engagement & Transition Team Members at TOMORROW’s (Tuesday) Alliance NYC Forum!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce Dr. H Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene […]
TODAY! Join Monday’s Alliance Long Island Forum to Organize Locally to Drive Change Statewide and Nationally!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is convening a Regional Advocacy Forum TODAY, Monday (January 12), in Long Island to bring our community together at […]
Join National SNAP Action Call, Monday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m. Eastern!
On behalf of the Coalition on Human Needs, we invite you to join the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), our […]
Join this Monday’s Alliance Long Island Forum to Organize Locally to Drive Change Statewide and Nationally!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is convening a Regional Advocacy Forum this coming Monday (January 12) in Long Island to bring our community […]
In Loving Memory of Sean Brennan
Alliance Alert: Our community was shocked and heartbroken to learn about the loss of one of our kindest and most […]
Alert: Mamdani Engagement & Transition Team Members at Tuesday’s Alliance NYC Forum!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce Ken Zimmerman, Fountain House CEO and Mamdani Mayoral Transition Team Member, […]
Announcing the Launch of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Resource Library (PRRL)
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce the launch of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Resource Library (PRRL), a […]
Mayor Mamdani Transition Team Member Ken Zimmerman, Fountain House CEO, to Join Alliance NYC Forum On Tuesday!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce Ken Zimmerman, Fountain House CEO and Mamdani Mayoral Transition Team Member, […]
Federal Rural Health Funds Are Welcome, but the Federal Government and New York Must Do More to Protect Community Services
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery welcomes recently approved federal funding for rural health and recognizes the opportunity […]
Facing 2026 Together: Defending Community Mental Health and Recovery!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery shares the serious concerns raised by advocates and leaders across the field […]
NEXT MONDAY AND TUESDAY! Join Long Island and New York City Alliance Forums as We Organize Locally to Drive Change Statewide!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is convening Regional Advocacy Forums in Long Island and New York City in January to bring […]
Alliance Condemns Federal Threat to Cut Lifeline Funding for Families and Children
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery strongly denounces the Trump Administration’s attempt to freeze and cut essential federal […]