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 […]
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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, […]
TU: Reductions Hit New York’s Most Vulnerable The Hardest
NYAPRS Note: Another powerful piece underscoring the devastating impact that 20% state funding cuts will have on community behavioral health […]
‘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, […]