NYAPRS Note: Another powerful piece underscoring the devastating impact that 20% state funding cuts will have on community behavioral health […]
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‘Time is Up’: NYSUT Sues NYS to Fund Not Cut the Schools
NYAPRS Note: For several months, New York programs and institutions that rely on state and local aid have been living […]
Don’t Miss the Latest on Peer Wellness Coaching from Peggy Swarbrick at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference! Register Today
NYAPRS Note: This year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference offers us the very special opportunity to hear from Peggy Swarbrick, one of […]
Don’t Miss the Latest on Peer Wellness Coaching from Peggy Swarbrick at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference! Register Today
NYAPRS Note: This year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference offers us the very special opportunity to hear from Peggy Swarbrick, one of […]
Don’t Miss Kelly Davis’ Featured Presentation at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: This year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference offers us the very special opportunity to hear from one of our nation’s […]
Chait: Revenue Raisers Could Obviate Cuts to Prevent Rising Suicide and Overdose Rates
NYAPRS Note: More coverage of Tuesday’s Assembly hearing that featured a strong presentation from the Coalition for Behavioral Health’s Nadia […]
Chait: Revenue Raisers Could Obviate Cuts to Prevent Rising Suicide and Overdose Rates
NYAPRS Note: More coverage of Tuesday’s Assembly hearing that featured a strong presentation from the Coalition for Behavioral Health’s Nadia […]
Don’t Miss Kelly Davis’ Featured Presentation at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: This year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference offers us the very special opportunity to hear from one of our nation’s […]
Assembly Hearing Focuses on Impact of 20% Withholds and Possible Cuts to Mental Health Safety Net
NYAPRS Note: Not surprisingly, the dominant topic during yesterday’s Assembly hearing on the impact of the COVD virus on people […]
Assembly Hearing Focuses on Impact of 20% Withholds and Possible Cuts to Mental Health Safety Net
NYAPRS Note: Not surprisingly, the dominant topic during yesterday’s Assembly hearing on the impact of the COVD virus on people […]
3 Top National MH Advocates Assess Current Federal Policy Picture at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The COVID crisis has put extraordinary financial pressures on community-based services for people with mental health and addiction […]
3 Top National MH Advocates Assess Current Federal Policy Picture at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The COVID crisis has put extraordinary financial pressures on community-based services for people with mental health and addiction […]
Time Sensitive: NYAPRS Requests Photos, Videos and Imagery from Past Events and Conferences!!
NYAPRS Requests Photos, Videos and Imagery from Past Events and Conferences This year’s NYAPRS virtual Annual Conference will include video […]
Black Lives Matter’s Hawk Newsome and Panel to Keynote at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference
NYAPRS upcoming virtual Annual Conference will feature a critically important keynote panel presentation that will include Hawk Newsome, the founder […]
Happy Labor Day from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee
NYAPRS Note: Good morning. Our NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee has been recognizing and providing information about a broad array of […]
Happy Labor Day from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee
NYAPRS Note: Good morning. Our NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee has been recognizing and providing information about a broad array of […]
Democrats: NY Must Tax the Rich to Close Budget Gap
NYAPRS Note: Calls for NY to raise taxes on the wealthy to close the daunting state budget gap continue to […]
Horner: Capturing Billions in Stock Transfer Tax Payments Can Help Deter Deep Budget Cuts
NYAPRS Note: Here’s an opinion piece by one of Albany’s most respected advocates and observers, Blair Horner, suggesting that New […]
On the Passing of DJ Jaffe
D.J. Jaffe passed away several weeks ago after a brave 15 year battle with leukemia. DJ was a very […]
Former Surgeon General David Satcher to Keynote at NYAPRS Virtual Annual Conference
NYAPRS is extremely pleased to feature a keynote presentation by the 16th Surgeon General of the United State David Satcher […]
NYAPRS Releases Updated 2020 Virtual Conference Schedule: Register Today!
Time Sensitive: NYAPRS Requests Photos, Videos and Imagery from Past Events and Conferences
NYAPRS Requests Photos, Videos and Imagery from Past Events and Conferences This year’s NYAPRS virtual Annual Conference will include video […]
NYAPRS Board of Directors Announce 2020 Award Winners
NYAPRS Board of Directors Announce 2020 Award Winners The NYAPRS Board of Directors is very pleased to proudly honor the […]
Swarbrick, PRA Release New Workbook to Enhance Well-Being w the 8 Dimensions of Wellness; Register for NYAPRS Conference Presentation!
NYAPRS Note: Dr. Peggy Swarbrick, noted developer of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and Policy Research Associates have collaborated to […]
NYAPRS Call for Inspiring Photos, Videos and Images for our Annual Conference
NYAPRS Call for Inspiring Photos, Videos and Images for our Annual Conference Rise Up! Community, Connection, CultureNYAPRS 2020 Virtual Annual […]
NYAPRS Releases Program Schedule for our Virtual 2020 Annual Conference
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to release program schedule details for our upcoming 38th Annual Conference, to be held […]
TU: Tonko Bill Would Focus on Essential Worker’s Mental Health
NYAPRS Note: Several weeks ago, we published results of a new CDC study that found that one in four young […]
NYAPRS Announces Details of our 2020 Virtual Annual Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS Conference Committee Chairs Traci Ploufe and Luis Lopez and our staff team are very pleased to invite […]
Job Posting: NYS System of Care Pilot: Family, Youth Engagement Specialists
Please find two new job postings for the NYS System of Care Pilot: Family Peer Engagement Specialist and Youth Peer […]
Tomorrow Aug 25 NYAPRS Webinar: Re-Opening during Pandemic; HR Guidelines and Other Considerations
Don’t miss Tomorrow’s NYAPRS WebinarRe-Opening during Pandemic; HR Guidelines and Other ConsiderationsRegister Today using the link below! Re-opening During the Pandemic: […]
NYAPRS’ Ruth Colon-Wagner Posts 100th Daily Morning Meditation and Links to the Entire Series
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, NYAPRS Director for Training and Development Ruth Colon-Wagner has provided a heartwarming daily […]
CHP: Behavioral Health Advocates Call For Increased Funding
NYAPRS Note: Last week, a group of leading behavioral health provider advocacy groups including NYAPRS endorsed efforts by state legislative […]
Just Announced: Aug. 25 NYAPRS Webinar on Re-Opening During the Pandemic
NEW WEBINAR ADDED INTO THE AUGUST LINEUP NYAPRS is pleased to announce this timely webinar as organizations are working on […]
Rise Up! NYAPRS Announces Virtual Annual Conference Dates: Sept 22, 24, 29 and Oct 1
NYAPRS Note: In recognition of how important the NYAPRS’ Annual Conference has been to so many us for so long, […]
Bazelon Center Releases “Defunding the Police” and People with Mental Illness
Breaking: Behavioral Health Advocates Agree Revenue Raisers Must Be Considered
Yesterday, NY’s Budget Director reported a $1 billion increase in the expected budget shortfall for this year, adding that additional […]
New CDC Survey: 40% Reported BH Condition, 1/4 Young Adults Contemplated Suicide
NYAPRS Note: The urgency of the need to expand rather than to cut behavioral health services in the wake of […]
Just Announced: Aug. 25 NYAPRS Webinar on Re-Opening During the Pandemic
NEW WEBINAR ADDED INTO THE AUGUST LINEUP NYAPRS is pleased to announce this timely webinar as organizations are working on […]
Rise Up! NYAPRS Announces Virtual Annual Conference Dates: Sept 22, 24, 29 and Oct 1
NYAPRS Note: In recognition of how important the NYAPRS’ Annual Conference has been to so many us for so long, […]
Gov Cuomo NYS Legislative Leaders Joint Letter to NY Delegation
NYAPRS Note: Here’s the full text of letter from Gov. Cuomo, Sen. Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie to NY’s Congressional […]
State/Local Aid Come to Forefront of Federal COVID Relief Negotiations: BN
NYAPRS Note: Negotiations on the next COVID relief package between the White House and Congressional Democrats remain contentious and unresolved […]
CDC/SAMHSA: Six Guiding Principles to a Trauma-Informed Care Approach During Public Health Emergencies
Six Guiding Principles to a Trauma-Informed Care Approach The CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), in collaboration […]
TU: MH/SU Providers, Tonko Raise Call for Federal COVID Aid
NYAPRS Note: Mental health and substance use service providers continue to hammer away about the devastating impact of current state […]
Correction: NYAPRS August Webinars: Cultural Competency, Agency ‘Re-Sets’, Returning to Normal, Re-Opening during Pandemic
NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of our free weekly webinar series for the month of August, that will once […]
Alert: Call Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Today to Ensure Funding for the States are in the COVID-19 Relief Package!
Since it appears that divided Senate Republicans lack the votes to approve another COVID-19 Relief Package, Senate leaders will be […]
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NYAPRS August Series: Dealing w/ Racism & Sexism, Agency ‘Reset’ Strategies, ‘Returning to Normal’
NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of our free weekly webinar series for the month of August, that will once […]
Alert: Call Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Today to Ensure Funding for the States are in the COVID-19 Relief Package!
Cuomo Presses for Federal COVID $, Resists Raising Taxes
NYAPRS Note: NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo’s response to a Senate GOP ‘HEALS’ COVID relief package that contained no money for […]
August 1 What the Peepul Say: Well-Being of Black Children During a Pandemic
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NYSOMH Guidance for Peer Specialists Supporting Individuals Coping with Thoughts of Suicide
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as that of those you work with […]
Cultural Formulation Interview Engages People in Meaningful Discussions about Cultural Views, Experiences
NYSOMH Recognizes National Minority Mental Health Month – Reaffirms Mission to Address Discrimination as a Social Determinant of Mental Health
New York State Office of Mental Health RecognizesNational Minority Mental Health MonthReaffirms Mission to Address Discrimination as a Social […]
NY MH, Addiction Service Providers in NY Say Senate Bill Won’t Help
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday, our coalition of NY mental health and addiction recovery advocates blasted the failure of the newly released […]
Rise Up! NYAPRS Announces Virtual Annual Conference Dates: Sept 22, 24, 29 and Oct 1
NYAPRS Note: In recognition of how important the NYAPRS’ Annual Conference has been to so many us for so long, […]
Senate GOP COVID Package Fails State and Localities and the Unemployed
NYAPRS Note: Senate Republicans released their version of a 4th COVID Relief package that includes a $400 cut in unemployment […]
NYAPRS Urges that NY Apply the ADA’s Olmstead Decision to Reduce Criminal Justice/Solitary Confinement for People w MH Conditions
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday marked the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Enacted on July 26, 1990, the ADA […]
TIME SENSITIVE: TODAY AT 3PM Correct Crisis Intervention Virtual Meeting
Dear coalition member or friend: CCIT-NYC is hosting an online meeting of organizational supportersDate: Thursday July 23rd Time: 3:00 […]
NYAPRS August Series: Dealing w/ Racism & Sexism, Agency ‘Reset’ Strategies, ‘Returning to Normal’
NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of our free weekly webinar series for the month of August, that will […]
No $ for States, Localities in Senate/White House Stimulus Proposal
NYAPRS Note: The Republican Senate and White House have reached a COVID package agreement that fails to include desperately needed […]
July 30 Standing on the Shoulders/Stories of our Movement w Joseph Rogers, Sally Zinman, Celia Brown
NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details about next Thursday’s NYAPRS weekly free webinar that will feature three of our […]
Senate Opening Positions May Not Include Unemployment $ Extension, Funding for States and Localities
NYAPRS Note: Here’s the latest federal COVID package news, in keeping with the tracking we’re doing and building on last […]
In Honor of Bill Anthony
The psychiatric rehabilitation movement lost its founder this week when Bill Anthony passed away at the age of 77. Despite […]
Pelosi And McConnell Hurtling Toward Coronavirus Relief Showdown; NYAPRS Matrix of 3 way Negotiating Positions;
NYAPRS Note: Given the critical need for prompt passage of another and possibly final COVID relief package, especially as regards […]
NYU Langone Expects Uptick In ED Psychiatric Visits Due To Covid-19 Pandemic NYU Langone Expects Uptick In ED Psychiatric Visits Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
NYAPRS Note: Here’s some stark evidence of the rising needs for mental health related services and supports due to COVID-19 […]
NYAPRS July Webinars: Epidemic of Loneliness, History of the Movement
NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of our remaining free July weekly webinar series that will once again offer […]
FCC Unanimously Advances Dialing 988 For Suicide Hotline
NYAPRS Note: Federal Communications Commission members have approved a plan to simplify access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline with […]
Lawmakers Slam Cuomo’s Deadly Decision To Cut Substance Abuse Treatment
NYAPRS Note: Two more piece of print coverage in the Buffalo News detail the potentially deadly impact of Governor Cuomo’s […]
COVID-19 Guidance for Peers and Community Health Worker Guidance Supporting People Coping with Thoughts of Suicide
NYAPRS Note: The following very timely report comes courtesy of Carlton Whitmore, Director / Office of Consumer Affairs at the […]
Negotiations on COVID 5 Package Underway: Senate, House & White House Stake out Positions
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a general summary of what appear to the opening bargaining positions of the GOP Senate and White […]
July 15 ‘History of Systemic Racism in the US’ MHA Webinar
Supportive Housing Groups Say State Cuts Will Lead To Homelessness, Higher Costs: CHP, TU
NYAPRS Note: Advocates for NYS community based behavioral health services in New York are intensifying our public efforts in asserting […]