NYAPRS Note: Here’re some additional findings from a deeper look at Governor Cuomo’s NYS Budget Proposal in addition to the […]
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Don’t Miss Peggy Swarbrick’s Winter Wellness Planning Webinar Tomorrow Jan 22!
NYAPRS Note: Join Peggy Swarbrick as she presents a webinar on Winter Wellness Planning this Friday. It’s more important than […]
NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Honors Dr. Martin Luther King
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee regularly joins a broad array of cultures, religions and races in marking notable […]
FREE Ask Me Anything About Employment Webinar on January 28th, 2021
Ask Me Anything About Employmentpresented by The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University Stigma in the Workplace: Q&A with […]
Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 NYAPRS Free Webinar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS invites you to celebrate Black History Month with us by participating in this webinar, presented by Dr. […]
Cuomo: 5% Cuts to State Aid, 15% of Withholds Restored; Will Sue Feds if $ is Insufficient; Creation of Office of Addiction & MH Services
NYAPRS Member Memo: Here are some highlights of today’s state budget address and materials from Governor Andrew Cuomo, news accounts […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action: Jan 28 CBHL Event
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS Note: So much needed and so much is at stake as the Biden/Harris Administration is poised to […]
Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 NYAPRS Free Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with this timely webinar by Dr. Willie Tolliver of CUNY […]
Cuomo Says New Yorkers 65 And Over Can Register To Be Vaccinated: See Link Below
New Yorkers over 65 can now register to get the vaccine: go to https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to register and find out possible […]
Webinar for Mental Hygiene Providers on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in NYC (Fri 1/15, 1-2pm)
Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 11:58 AMTo: DMH Contracts <DMHContracts@health.nyc.gov>Cc: DMH Contracts <DMHContracts@health.nyc.gov>Subject: Webinar for Mental Hygiene Providers on COVID-19 […]
Cuomo State of the State calls for Federal Aid, Affordable Housing, Mental Health First Responders
NYAPRS Note: Following are some of the priorities listed by Governor Cuomo in the first of several State of the […]
Register for Jan 12 ‘Loneliness & Social Isolation; Jan 22 Winter Wellness Planning NYAPRS Webinars!
Understanding Loneliness & Social Isolation: Impacts on People and Society at Large in a Connected World 1 CE HourAs understanding […]
Behavioral Health Advocates Laud Governor Cuomo’s Telehealth Proposal
NYAPRS Note: New York’s behavioral health advocates have issued the following statement in response to Governor Cuomo’s strong set of […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
Cuomo Proposes to Expand and Extend Access to Health and Behavioral Health Services
NYAPRS Note: In advance of tomorrow’s State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo has advanced a very strong set of […]
Resources for Immediate Disaster BH Response, Esp in the Wake of Capitol Attack
Dear Colleagues, Partners and friends, In an effort to help us all process the events that unfolded in our Nation’s […]
OMH Answers Your Frequently Asked COVID Questions on Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The New York State Office of Mental Health will host a weekly Question and Answer session every Wednesday from 1 […]
CMS Issues New Roadmap for States to Address the Social Determinants of Health to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs, Support State Value-Based Care Strategies
NYAPRS Note: This just came out yesterday so it’s too early to know what landmark changes might be being encouraged […]
“Best Practices and Systems of Support for Justice-Involved Veterans’: Jan 27 SAMHSA Webinar
SAMHSA Accepting 2021 Applications for CCBHC Grants; Strong Roles Here for Peer run Agencies!
NYAPRS Note: Please note this exciting opportunity to expand or create new innovative Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics! We strongly […]
Surviving Race Recommendations to the Biden/Harris Transition Team
NYAPRS Note: Surviving Race: The Intersection of Disability, Injustice and Human Rights is a national coalition comprised of Black Indigenous […]
Advocates & Legislators Mark Start of ‘Supermajority’ Session with Call for Vote on HALT Solitary Bill
**PRESS RELEASE** WATCH A RECORDING OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE FIND THE TWITTER THREAD HERE For Immediate Release:January 6, 2020Contacts: Jared […]
Free Webinar: YouthMOVE’s Approach to Developing Youth Leadership
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GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer Event for Individuals
SAMHSA’S GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer Event for IndividualsApplication deadline: February 10, 2021 SAMHSA’s […]
2 Last Slots for NYAPRS Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program Left: Register Today!
LAST TWO SLOTS AVAILABLE for the NYAPRS Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program Register Here for the Last 2 Slotshttps://rms.nyaprs.org/event/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=37 Don’t […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
January 22: NYAPRS Resumes New Hire Regional Orientation in Western NY
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Regional New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
Start the New Year with Friday’s Winter Wellness Planning w/ Peggy Swarbrick, Next Tuesday’s Session on Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation w Rob Statham
NYAPRS Note: Happy New Year all! NYAPRS is offering two FREE webinars to help you kick off 2021. Join leading […]
A Touching and Timely Message from OMH Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan
Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan recently recorded a message to all mental healthcare providers in New York […]
Last Chance for 2020 Tax Deductible Donation in Support of our Advocacy!
Today is the last day you can make a tax deductible donation in 2020 in support of our great mission, […]
Help Us to Ready for the Budget Battles of 2021
NYAPRS Note: New York is facing a $15 billion deficit for the coming year and ‘an all hands on deck’ […]
Breaking: Americans Could Receive Stimulus Payments As Early As Tonight, Minuchin Says
Americans Could Receive Stimulus Payments As Early As Tonight, Minuchin SaysNexstar Media Wire Dec 29, 2020 06:11 PM After months […]
Breaking: McConnell Links $2k Payments to Liability Protections, Tech Company Protections
NYAPRS Note: When President Trump surprised White House and Senate COVID relief negotiators last week with a demand that individual […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
Start the New Year: Winter Wellness Planning and Addressing Loneliness & Social Isolation Webinars
NYAPRS Note: Start 2021 off with NYAPRS Webinars. The New Year is a time for wellness activities and NYAPRS is […]
Jan 12: WRAP: An Approach to a Person-led Crisis and Post Crisis Planning Webinar
FEMA: Addressing Mental Health of Young Adults during COVID-19, Jan. 12 and 14 Webinars
Addressing Mental Health of Young Adults during COVID-19 Tuesday, January 12, 2020 from 12:00 – 1:00pm ET (English) […]
Only 2 Slots Left for NYAPRS Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program!
ONLY 2 LAST SLOTS LEFT!NYAPRS Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program!to register contact edyeschwartz1@gmail.com NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss the opportunity to […]
Breaking: Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief And Government Funding Bill Into Law After Lengthy Delay
NYAPRS Note: President Donald Trump signed the massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law Sunday night, […]
A Strong and Clear Voice for Recovery, Rehabilitation, Rights & Inclusion: We Need Your Support!
Recovery and Rights Advocates Issue ‘Back to Better Behavioral Health’ Recommendations for the Biden Administration
NYAPRS Note: In the earlier days of the Trump Administration, NYAPRS expressed the concerns of a broad number of recovery […]
Help Us Support Thousands of People w Mental Health Challenges and Community Providers!
New Voting Rights Guide from NY Lawyers for the Public Interest
NYLPI Releases Election 2020 Guide Addressing New Yorkers’ Voting Rights — and How to Counter Voter Intimidation and Combat Voter […]
National Practice Guidelines for Peer Specialists and Supervisors
Target audience: This webinar is intended for administrative, programmatic and clinical staffworking in mental health and substance use disorder treatment […]
Join Us Monday October 12 for a National Call-in Day Opposing Judge Barrett Nomination
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is cohosting a National Call-In Day on Monday, October 12 for organizations representing people with […]
‘Should Police Respond to Mental Health Emergencies?: Oct 21 CCSI Webinar w Don Kamin
NYAPRS Note: In the wake of a mounting number of fatalities of people in emotional distress at the hands of […]
Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Will Be 1.3% In 2021
NYAPRS Note: The newly announced 1.3% hike in the cost of living adjustment for SS beneficiaries is smaller than the […]
People Of Color Face Significant Barriers To Mental Health Services: CNN
NYAPRS Note: This piece underscores and points to references that “mental health issues affect everyone, but people of color — […]
JAMA: A ‘Second Wave’ Of Mental Health Devastation Due to COVID-19 IIs Imminent
NYAPRS Note: This ominous piece concludes that “the NYU authors suggest the solution will require increased funding for mental health; […]
Find Everything You Need to Vote in Your State This Year!
Find Everything You Need to Vote in Your StateNYAPRS October 12, 2020 Don’t miss the opportunity to cast your critically […]
Nov 12-13 Annual Housing & Supportive Services Conference
NYAPRS Note: The discussion of racism, health disparities and inequities are critical in moving forward as a field and as […]
MH: Birx Warns About a ‘Very Different’ Coronavirus Spread
Birx Warns About a ‘Very Different’ Coronavirus SpreadModern Healthcare October 9, 2020 Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House coronavirus […]
Advocates: Send Peer Crisis Counselor- EMT First Responder Team in Place of Police
NYAPRS Note: Last March, Daniel Prude was suffocated to death by a cruel and fatal restraint performed by a member […]
Bazelon Center Recognizes Chacku Mathai as Advocate of the Year
NYAPRS Note: The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the nation’s premiere advocacy group for the civil rights, full inclusion […]
Leadership from the Inside Out: NYAPRS Features Sinek Group’s Matt Dunsmoor at Oct 27 Webinar
Leadership from the Inside Out: Start with WHY NYAPRS Fall Webinar SeriesOctober 27, 2020 12 noon to 1:15pm […]
WHO Survey: COVID-19 is Overburdening BH Services When They are Most Needed
NYAPRS Note: The World Health Organization released the findings of an international survey conducted among 130 countries that produced very […]
Oct 8 – In My Mind Conference: Mental Health, LGBTQI+ and People of Color
We are heartened and encouraged that you recognize the importance of raising and discussing mental health in our LGBTQ+ people […]
Workaholics Anonymous Virtual Conference October 2-4
Still Time to Register for WA International Conference Workaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength, […]
Don’t Miss Former Surgeon Gen’l David Satcher’s Keynote at Today’s NYAPRS Conference
Don’t miss this morning’s NYAPRS Conference keynote presentation by 16th Surgeon General of the United State David Satcher entitled “Mental […]
Don’t Miss Former Surgeon Gen’l David Satcher’s Keynote at This Tuesday’s NYAPRS Conference
Don’t miss this Tuesday morning’s NYAPRS Conference keynote presentation by 16th Surgeon General of the United State David Satcher entitled […]
NYS MISSC Olmstead Meeting will be Streamed at 1:00-3:00 pm Today
Most Integrated Setting Coordinating CouncilSeptember 23rd, 20201:00pm-3:00pm Public Access via webcast:https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?func=VOFF&id=nysomh&date=2020-09-23&seq=1 AGENDA Efforts to support community integration of individuals with […]
Don’t Miss All Hands on Deck: Black Lives Matter! Panel at Tomorrow’s virtual NYAPRS Conference: Still Time to Register!
‘Don’t Miss All Hands on Deck: Black Lives Matter!’ Panel at Tomorrow’s virtual NYAPRS Conference: Still Time to Register! […]
Sept 30: Revolutionizing Young Adult Peer Support: Empowerment, Advocacy, & Leadership from NEC
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Last Call to Register for Tomorrow’s CBHL’S Un-Summit Kickoff!
NYAPRS Releases Final Program for THIS/NEXT Week’s Annual Conference: Still Time to Register!
NYAPRS Releases Final Program for This and Next Week’s Virtual Annual Conference: Come Join us Tomorrow for Kick off Program […]
NYAPRS Releases Final Program for Next Week’s Virtual Annual Conference: Still Time to Register!
NYAPRS Releases Final Program for Next Week’s Virtual Annual Conference:Still Time to Register! In recognition of how important the NYAPRS’ […]
Former Surgeon Gen’l David Satcher to Speak on Mental Health Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic at NYAPRS Virtual Conference
NYAPRS is extremely pleased to feature a keynote presentation by 16th Surgeon General of the United State David Satcher at […]
Why Black Lives, Black Minds Matter: This Saturday Sept 19 Day Long Summit
Talk State Policy with OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, Amanda Saake at Next Tuesday’s NYAPRS’ virtual Annual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss a very special opportunity to hear presentations by OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan and Special Assistant to […]
SAMSHA Lead Accused of Politicizing the Agency: Stat
Top Health Official Echoes Trump’s Covid-19 Views, Drawing Accusations Of Politicizing U.S. Mental Health Agencyby Alison Insinger Stat September 15, […]