NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Conference Committee and staff are very pleased to provide the following Save the Date and Call […]
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July 14th: ‘Workplace Burnout: How We Get There; How We Recover’ Register today!
NYAPRS Note: Exhausted. Overwhelmed. These are just two words describing some of the experience of today’s workforce. Some experts would […]
NYAPRS Seeks Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives
NYAPRS Seeks Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives Over the past 4 decades, the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation […]
NYAPRS September 21-3 Annual Conference Call for Presentations!
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Conference Committee and staff are very pleased to provide the following Save the Date and Call […]
July 14th: ‘Workplace Burnout: How We Get There; How We Recover’ Register today!
NYAPRS Note: Exhausted. Overwhelmed. These are just two words describing some of the experience of today’s workforce. Some experts would […]
Breaking: Senate Is Set For Initial Vote On Gun Deal, Some Details
NYAPRS Note: Here are some provisions as we currently understand them of the Bipartisan Safeer Communities Act agreement that was […]
Breaking: Senate Is Set For Initial Vote On Gun Deal, Some Details
NYAPRS Note: Here are some provisions as we currently understand them of the Bipartisan Safeer Communities Act agreement that was […]
MHW: Coalition: Gun Violence Prevention Policy Should Not Equate Violence With MH; Senate Negotiations Continue
NYAPRS Note: As described below, the Coalition for Smart Safety comprised of mental health, civil and disability rights groups including […]
June 28! ONA Webinar: Celebrating New York’s Immigrant Heritage: Using Data to Learn about Immigrants in our Communities!
Celebrating New York’s Immigrant Heritage: Using Data to Learn About Immigrants in Our Communities NYS Office for New Americans WebinarTuesday, […]
MHW: Coalition: Gun Violence Prevention Policy Should Not Equate Violence With MH; Senate Negotiations Continue
NYAPRS Note: As described below, the Coalition for Smart Safety comprised of mental health, civil and disability rights groups including […]
June 28! ONA Webinar: Celebrating New York’s Immigrant Heritage: Using Data to Learn about Immigrants in our Communities!
Celebrating New York’s Immigrant Heritage: Using Data to Learn About Immigrants in Our Communities NYS Office for New Americans WebinarTuesday, […]
Swarbrick: June 12 Rutgers Workforce Wellness Toolbox and Training Series
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Wellness Pioneer Dr. Peggy Swarbrick from Rutgers University. The Rutgers Center of Alcohol & […]
Swarbrick: June 12 Rutgers Workforce Wellness Toolbox and Training Series
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Wellness Pioneer Dr. Peggy Swarbrick from Rutgers University. The Rutgers Center of Alcohol & […]
Alert! Urge Your US Senator to Replace ‘School Hardening Measures’ in Gun Safety Bill with Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline, Criminalization!
NYAPRS Note: A group of disability rights groups including NYAPRS and allied education groups have released the attached letter of […]
Reply to Survey of Peer Support Supervision Competency Statements by COB June 24
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH ON PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISION COMPETENCIESRESPOND HERE BY FRIDAY, JUNE 24th EOD Dear Peer Support Specialist Workforce and Supervisors […]
OMH Survey Close Date Extended: Survey on Understanding Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors – for Mental Health Service Recipients
Thank you to all of you that already submitted responses. This is a reminder that the OMH is still […]
How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth
NYAPRS Note: The following comes to you from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee. How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenthby Ella […]
Alert! Urge Your US Senator to Replace ‘School Hardening Measures’ in Gun Safety Bill with Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline, Criminalization!
NYAPRS Note: A group of disability rights groups including NYAPRS and allied education groups have released the attached letter of […]
Reply to Survey of Peer Support Supervision Competency Statements by COB June 24
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH ON PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISION COMPETENCIESRESPOND HERE BY FRIDAY, JUNE 24th EOD Dear Peer Support Specialist Workforce and Supervisors […]
OMH Survey Close Date Extended: Survey on Understanding Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors – for Mental Health Service Recipients
Thank you to all of you that already submitted responses. This is a reminder that the OMH is still […]
How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth
NYAPRS Note: The following comes to you from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee. How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenthby Ella […]
MHEP Seeks PT Peer Support Mentors in Albany, Rensselaer, Westchester/Rockland Counties
Peer Support MentorJob Description The Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc. (MHEP) is a not-for-profit agency organized in 1988 to develop […]
MHEP Seeks PT Peer Support Mentors in Albany, Rensselaer, Westchester/Rockland Counties
Peer Support MentorJob Description The Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc. (MHEP) is a not-for-profit agency organized in 1988 to develop […]
July 21, 28 Annual Conference for NYC Working Peer Specialists!
July 21, 28 Annual Conference for NYC Working Peer Specialists!
OMH Seeks Associate Commissioner Mental Health, Rockland Psychiatric Center Deputy Director
Associate Commissioner Mental Health, Central OfficeFrom $149004 to $184540 AnnuallyFull Posting: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=106571 Contact Sarah Mahar: omhhrm@omh.ny.gov Application Deadline Extended: 06/24/2022 […]
THIS WEDNESDAY! Wellness Recovery Story Circles-REGISTER TODAY! CEs Approved!
NYAPRS Note: On Wednesday NYAPRS Cultural Competence committee member and CEO of Confluency Consultants & Associates, Dr. Deborah Wilcox, will […]
NYAPRS Congratulates Ruth Colón-Wagner on her new Position as VCS Executive Director
NYAPRS is proud to announce that, building on her longtime expertise and her experience as NYAPRS’ Director of Training & […]
OMH Seeks Associate Commissioner Mental Health, Rockland Psychiatric Center Deputy Director
Associate Commissioner Mental Health, Central OfficeFrom $149004 to $184540 AnnuallyFull Posting: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=106571 Contact Sarah Mahar: omhhrm@omh.ny.gov Application Deadline Extended: 06/24/2022 […]
THIS WEDNESDAY! Wellness Recovery Story Circles-REGISTER TODAY! CEs Approved!
NYAPRS Note: On Wednesday NYAPRS Cultural Competence committee member and CEO of Confluency Consultants & Associates, Dr. Deborah Wilcox, will […]
NYAPRS Congratulates Ruth Colón-Wagner on her new Position as VCS Executive Director
NYAPRS is proud to announce that, building on her longtime expertise and her experience as NYAPRS’ Director of Training & […]
Clean Slate Bill Lacked Assembly Votes. Why Advocates Are Hopeful For 2023
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS joins our colleagues in the campaign to pass Clean Slate Legislation in our gratitude to the Senate […]
Bipartisan Senators Strike Tentative Gun Deal, Including Narrowing Access to Guns, Expanding CCBHCs, School Security Measures; See Background Resources
A group of 20 bipartisan Senators reached a tentative gun control related agreement yesterday that is being widely hailed as […]
Clean Slate Bill Lacked Assembly Votes. Why Advocates Are Hopeful For 2023
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS joins our colleagues in the campaign to pass Clean Slate Legislation in our gratitude to the Senate […]
Bipartisan Senators Strike Tentative Gun Deal, Including Narrowing Access to Guns, Expanding CCBHCs, School Security Measures; See Background Resources
A group of 20 bipartisan Senators reached a tentative gun control related agreement yesterday that is being widely hailed as […]
Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Policy and Mental Health Disabilities by the Coalition for Smart Safety
NYAPRS Note: As a follow up to the posting we just sent regarding today’s announced tentative Senate bipartisan gun control, […]
Bipartisan Senators Strike Tentative Gun Deal, Including Narrowing Access to Guns, Expanding CCBHCs, School Security Measures; See Background Resources
A group of 20 bipartisan Senators reached a tentative gun control related agreement yesterday that is being widely hailed as […]
Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Policy and Mental Health Disabilities by the Coalition for Smart Safety
NYAPRS Note: As a follow up to the posting we just sent regarding today’s announced tentative Senate bipartisan gun control, […]
Bipartisan Senators Strike Tentative Gun Deal, Including Narrowing Access to Guns, Expanding CCBHCs, School Security Measures; See Background Resources
A group of 20 bipartisan Senators reached a tentative gun control related agreement yesterday that is being widely hailed as […]
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s National Soteria Inpatient Alternative Webinar at 1pm!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with Community Access and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership to host a very timely […]
Today at Noon! Peer Career Chat 2.0; Still Time to Register
NYAPRS Note: There is still time to register to participate in Career Chat 2.0 today at 12:00. Pursuing meaningful goals […]
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s National Soteria Inpatient Alternative Webinar at 1pm!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with Community Access and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership to host a very timely […]
Today at Noon! Peer Career Chat 2.0; Still Time to Register
NYAPRS Note: There is still time to register to participate in Career Chat 2.0 today at 12:00. Pursuing meaningful goals […]
Correction: NYAPRS Soteria Inpatient Alternative Webinar will Be Held This THURSDAY June 9!
Hi all, Sorry for the confusion. The Soteria webinar will be held Thursday not tomorrow. NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering […]
Correction: NYAPRS Soteria Inpatient Alternative Webinar will Be Held This THURSDAY June 9!
Hi all, Sorry for the confusion. The Soteria webinar will be held Thursday not tomorrow. NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering […]
Tomorrow! Hear International Pioneers Discuss Soteria Inpatient Alternative at NYAPRS, CBHL and Community Access Webinar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with Community Access and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership to host a very timely […]
This Wednesday! Career Chat 2.0 and Next Week Story Circles Webinars-CEs now approved!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS June webinars kick off next week with Career Chat 2.0 and continue with Wellness Recovery Story Circles: […]
Tomorrow! Hear International Pioneers Discuss Soteria Inpatient Alternative at NYAPRS, CBHL and Community Access Webinar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with Community Access and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership to host a very timely […]
This Wednesday! Career Chat 2.0 and Next Week Story Circles Webinars-CEs now approved!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS June webinars kick off next week with Career Chat 2.0 and continue with Wellness Recovery Story Circles: […]
TIME SENSITIVE: Urge NYC Council Members to Fund a Non-Police Peer Driven Crisis Response!
NYAPRS Note: NYLPI and NYAPRS are asking our NYC members and allies to take part in a campaign of advocacy […]
TIME SENSITIVE: Urge NYC Council Members to Fund a Non-Police Peer Driven Crisis Response!
NYAPRS Note: NYLPI and NYAPRS are asking our NYC members and allies to take part in a campaign of advocacy […]
Progress on Clean Slate: Assembly Could Pass the Bill Tomorrow
Late Changes Clear Way For Bill That Would Erase Criminal Records For SomeMeasure would seal criminal convictions for more than […]
Progress on Clean Slate: Assembly Could Pass the Bill Tomorrow
Late Changes Clear Way For Bill That Would Erase Criminal Records For SomeMeasure would seal criminal convictions for more than […]
Urgent! Clean Slate Bill’s Future Is Down To The Wire: Call Assembly Speaker Heastie Now to Move and Pass the Bill!
NYAPRS Note: Please take a minute to call Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s office and urge him to move and pass […]
TU: Concerns By State Education Department Stall Clean Slate Act
NYAPRS Note: As you see below, Clean Slate is stalled in the Assembly. Advocates are working to gather the votes […]
June 9! Hear International Pioneers Discuss Soteria Inpatient Alternative at NYAPRS, CBHL and Community Access Webinar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with Community Access and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership to host a very timely […]
June 8 and 15th: Career Chat 2.0 and Story Circles Webinars-CEs now approved!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS June webinars kick off next week with Career Chat 2.0 and continue with Wellness Recovery Story Circles: […]
Urgent! Clean Slate Bill’s Future Is Down To The Wire: Call Assembly Speaker Heastie Now to Move and Pass the Bill!
NYAPRS Note: Please take a minute to call Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s office and urge him to move and pass […]
TU: Concerns By State Education Department Stall Clean Slate Act
NYAPRS Note: As you see below, Clean Slate is stalled in the Assembly. Advocates are working to gather the votes […]
June 9! Hear International Pioneers Discuss Soteria Inpatient Alternative at NYAPRS, CBHL and Community Access Webinar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with Community Access and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership to host a very timely […]
June 8 and 15th: Career Chat 2.0 and Story Circles Webinars-CEs now approved!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS June webinars kick off next week with Career Chat 2.0 and continue with Wellness Recovery Story Circles: […]
Clean Slate Bill’s Future Is Down To The Wire: Call Assembly Speaker Heastie Now to Move and Pass the Bill!
NYAPRS Note: As you’ll see from the just posted article below, the NYS Senate is poised to pass the Clean […]
Clean Slate Bill’s Future Is Down To The Wire: Call Assembly Speaker Heastie Now to Move and Pass the Bill!
NYAPRS Note: As you’ll see from the just posted article below, the NYS Senate is poised to pass the Clean […]
Watch New NYAPRS Webinars on Peer Alternatives to Coercion and New Strategies to Avoid Long Term Unemployment
NYAPRS Note: In March 2019, NYAPRS responded to the move to virtual presentations caused by COVID-19 with a webinar entitled […]
Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Strategy to Address the National Mental Health Crisis
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Strategy to Address the National Mental Health Crisis MAY 31, 2022 As we mark Mental Health Awareness […]
Watch New NYAPRS Webinars on Peer Alternatives to Coercion and New Strategies to Avoid Long Term Unemployment
NYAPRS Note: In March 2019, NYAPRS responded to the move to virtual presentations caused by COVID-19 with a webinar entitled […]
Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Strategy to Address the National Mental Health Crisis
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Strategy to Address the National Mental Health Crisis MAY 31, 2022 As we mark Mental Health Awareness […]
Alert! Urge Legislative Leaders to Move and Pass Clean Slate this Week!
Make 2 Phone Calls Today! Tell Legislative Leaders to Move and Pass the Clean Slate Bill This Last Week […]
June 9! Hear International Pioneers Discuss Soteria Inpatient Alternative at NYAPRS, CBHL and Community Access Webinar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with Community Access and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership to host a very timely […]
June 8! Peer Credentialing & Training 101 for OMH Providers: NY Certified Peer Specialist, Youth Peer Advocate Credential, Family Peer Advocate Credential
Peer Credentialing & Training 101 for OMH Providers: NY Certified Peer Specialist, Youth Peer Advocate Credential, Family Peer Advocate Credential […]
Register Today for NYAPRS June Webinars on Career Chat 2.0 and Wellness Recovery Story Circles
NYAPRS Note: Register today for NYAPRS June webinars, Career Chat 2.0 and Wellness Recovery Story Circles: Build Relationships Across Cultural […]
Alert! Urge Legislative Leaders to Move and Pass Clean Slate this Week!
Make 2 Phone Calls Today! Tell Legislative Leaders to Move and Pass the Clean Slate Bill This Last Week […]