NYAPRS Note: Advocates are getting almost daily media coverage about the devastating impact of a 20% withhold (and potential cut) […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Information on COVID-19 Testing for OMH and OASAS Programs
Please see the attached joint OMH-OASAS communication, which provides information on COVID-19 testing for New York State Office of Mental […]
Structural Racism Is Why I’m Leaving Organized Psychiatry: Shim
NYAPRS Note: One of the nation’s preeminent Black psychiatrists, Dr. Ruth Shim, has announced her decision to leave the APA […]
July 14: Peer Navigators/Health Disparities NYAPRS Webinar; Later this Month: Loneliness, History of the Movement
NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of 3 free July weekly webinar series that will once again offer CEUs […]
Primary Care, BH Providers Urge Measures To Sustain Telehealth Access Post-Pandemic
Primary Care, Behavioral Health Providers Urge Measures To Sustain Telehealth Access Post-PandemicCrain’s Health Pulse July 9, 2020 The Community Health […]
NYAPRS July Webinar Series: Peer Navigators/Health Disparities, Loneliness, History of the Movement
NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of three free July weekly webinar series that will once again offer CEUs […]
Breaking McConnell: Congress will Pass COVID Package that May Include State/Localities Relief
NYAPRS Note: States and their community providers have been pressing hard to see signs that Senate Republicans will approve another […]
TU: NY’s Delays Continue the Torture of Solitary Confinement
NYAPRS Note: Despite Governor Andrew Cuomo’s promise that he would enact sweeping changes to state policy on the use of […]
NYAPRS July Webinar Series: WRAP this WEDNESDAY; Peer Navigators/Health Disparities, Loneliness, History of the Movement
NYAPRS is also very pleased to provide details of our free July weekly webinar series that will once again offer […]
Gunther Presses Cuomo to Repurpose Development Funds to Address MH Crisis
NYAPRS Note: On last Friday evening’s telecast of ‘New York Now’, Assembly Mental Health Committee Chair Aileen Gunther gave a […]
Our Work is About Freedom & Liberty
NYAPRS Note: I have always viewed the service and support that we offer to each other as ultimately about promoting […]
July 8: Implementation of WRAP; July NYAPRS Webinar Schedule Includes Peer Navigators/Health Disparities, Loneliness, History of the Movement
NYAPRS is also very pleased to provide details of our free July weekly webinar series that will once again offer […]
LGBTQ Resources & Frontline Workers’ Stories
From Hardship to Hope: A Peer Support Group Series for Financial Wellness to Launch July 9
The following comes from Oscar Jimenez-Solomon and the NYS Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence. “The COVID19 pandemic has triggered […]
Register Now for 14th Annual Conference for NYC Working Peer Specialists
HALT Campaign: NYC: Must End Solitary Confinement Immediately…Time for Workgroups is Over
Contact: Anisah Sabur, anisah613@gmail.com ***STATEMENT BY THE #HALTsolitary CAMPAIGN***ON NYC MAYOR DE BLASIO’SCOMMITMENT TO END SOLITARY CONFINEMENT (New York, NY) […]
MHW: NYS Advocates Say Cuts Would Hurt MH Community
NYAPRS Note: The Mental Health Weekly ran a cover story last week giving national coverage to the dire need for […]
Breaking: New York City Plans To End Solitary Confinement In Jails!
NYAPRS Note: Extraordinary news!! Now Governor Cuomo must do the same for NYS prisons! New York City Plans To End […]
NYAPRS July Series: WRAP, Peer Navigators/Health Disparities, Loneliness, History of the Movement
NYAPRS is also very pleased to provide details of our free July weekly webinar series that will once again offer […]
July 28: ‘Implementing the CLAS Standards to Reduce Disparities in Behavioral Health Organizations’ OMH Webinar
NYAPRS note: Please don’t miss this extremely timely webinar from OMH. FYI: CLAS stands for culturally and linguistically appropriate services. […]
NOW: Watch NYS’ Most Integrated Coordinating Council Meeting!
Good morning. The Most integrated Coordinating Council Meeting (MISCC) started this morning at 10:00 am. This is the link for […]
June 30: Peace, Love, and Justice – Healing Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Diverse Communities
Free Webinar presented by Surviving Race: The Intersection of Injustice, Disability, and Human Rights Since January 1, 2015, there have […]
$323M In Federal Medicaid Funds Are Headed To New York Counties: TU
NYAPRS Note: According to a press release from the NYS Department of Health, DOH, NYS counties will receive a combined […]
July 28 ‘Reducing Disparities in Behavioral Health Organizations by Implementing the CLAS Standards’ OMH Webinar
NYAPRS July Series: WRAP, Peer Navigators/Health Disparities, Loneliness, History of the Movement
NYAPRS is also very pleased to provide details of our free July weekly webinar series that will once again offer […]
Cuomo Issues $74 billion Withhold’ from 12 Cities while Advocates Press Washington for COVID Relief
NYAPRS Note: The broader NYS advocacy community including NYAPRS continues to advocate for US Senate backing for another federal COVID-19 […]
NYAPRS July Series: WRAP, Peer Navigators/Health Disparities, Loneliness, History of the Movement
NYAPRS is also very pleased to provide details of our free July weekly webinar series that will once again offer […]
OMH Announces “Coping Circles” – First Program In The Nation To Provide Free Tele-Health Support And Resilience Groups (Translated Flyers)
June 23, 2020 The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) recently announced the implementation of “Coping Circles”, a […]
Announcing Tomorrow-July Intentional Peer Support Online Training!
June 25! Supervising From Home Part 2: Difficult Conversations from NYAPRS Collective
Last month’s Supervising from Home webinar offered by the NYAPRS Collective and the Center for Practice Innovation drew upwards of […]
June 30: ‘Technology Based Outreach To Increase Access To Care And Support In Times Of Crisis’ MHA Webinar
Technology Based Outreach to Increase Access to Care and Support in Times of Crisis Tuesday, June 30, 2020 1:30 […]
Alert! Urge NYC Officials Today to Fund EMT/Peer Counselor Alternative to Police 1st Responders!
Please take an action in support of defeating racism, limiting the role of the police, and supporting the rights […]
Alert: Urge NYC Officials to Prioritize #MentalHealthCare Instead of Police!
Sorry to impinge on your Juneteenth holiday, but we hope you will take an action in support of defeating […]
‘Our Second Independence Day”: NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Marks Juneteenth (enhanced version)
NYAPRS Note: Over the past year, the members of NYAPRS Cultural Competency Committee have devoted their efforts to raising awareness […]
Take a Virtual Tour and Learn More about Juneteenth! (enhanced version)
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee offers our readers this very timely opportunity to learn more about Juneteenth via […]
Upcoming NYAPS Webinars: June 25 Supervising from Home 2; See July Offerings
Last month’s Supervising from Home webinar offered by the NYAPRS Collective and the Center for Practice Innovation drew upwards of […]
Take a Virtual Tour and Learn More about Juneteenth!
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee offers our readers this very timely opportunity to learn more about Juneteenth via […]
‘Our Second Independence Day”: NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Marks Juneteenth
NYAPRS Note: Over the past year, the members of NYAPRS Cultural Competency Committee have devoted their efforts to raising awareness […]
June 25! Supervising From Home Part 2: Difficult Conversations from NYAPRS Collective
Last month’s Supervising from Home webinar offered by the NYAPRS Collective and the Center for Practice Innovation drew upwards of […]
June 25! Supervising From Home Part 2: Difficult Conversations from NYAPRS Collective
Last month’s Supervising from Home webinar offered by the NYAPRS Collective and the Center for Practice Innovation drew upwards of […]
June 18 ‘Conducting Groups via Telehealth During COVID-19’ National Council Webinar
Join us this week for our next COVID-19 Office Hour session! The pandemic has rapidly shifted the delivery of […]
Breaking: NY to Allow Visitors to Hospitals and Group Homes
Coronavirus: NY to Allow Visitors to Hospitals and Group Homes, But Not Nursing HomesDavid Robinson New York State Team June […]
SAMHSA: Racism, Police Violence, Trauma and the Health of African Americans
Dear Colleagues and Partners, For your information and possible use, attached is a brief summary of findings linking racially-related violence […]
Stop…… and Take in 5 Minutes of Peace via today’s ‘Start Your Workday Mindfully’ Meditation
NYAPRS Note: During these very stressful times with so much anxiety, distraction and mindless chatter, please take 5 minutes this […]
June 22: “Developing and Implementing State Olmstead Plans” SAMHSA Webinar w Richman, Martone, Rosenthal
“Developing and Implementing State Olmstead Plans to Increase Access to Community-based services for Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses or Children […]
Depression, Anxiety Spiked among Black and Asian Americans after George Floyd’s Death
NYAPRS Note: Recent Census data shows a significant upsurge in the numbers of African Americans who are experiencing depression and […]
June 16 ‘Helping Youth Navigate the Disappointments of Lost Experiences, Rites of Passage and Social Disruptions’ from MHA of Westchester
NYC Coalition Pushes for EMT/Peer Rather than Police Crisis Intervention Model
NYAPRS Note: Asserting that long utilized Crisis Intervention Team initiatives that feature training police to better manage crises involving people […]
Don’t Miss NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists Summer Series
WRAP, Health Disparities, Loneliness & Isolation, History of the Movement: NYAPRS July Webinar Series
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of our free July weekly webinar series that will once again […]
NYSOMH – Tips for Providers When Addressing Racial Discrimination
Tips for Providers When Addressing Racial Discrimination6/12/20 The New York State Office of Mental Health promotes the mental health of […]
Today! Urge Washington to Increase SNAP Minimum Benefit, Other Food Assistance Programs
NYAPRS Note: Join Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), Feeding America, Center for American Progress (CAP), and other national, state, […]
June 16 NYAPRS Webinar ‘Empowerment in Crisis: Supporting People to Reclaim their Voice and Make their Choice’
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss the next NYAPRS’ very popular weekly free webinar! Make sure you’re with us next Tuesday when […]
June 16 NYAPRS Webinar ‘Empowerment in Crisis: Supporting People to Reclaim their Voice and Make their Choice’
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss the next NYAPRS’ very popular weekly free webinar! Make sure you’re with us next Tuesday when […]
SAMHSA Anti-Racism Resources
Dear Colleagues and Partners, The recent unrests which are occurring across the Nation are forcing families and communities to engage […]
NC New Analysis of HHS Provider Relief Fund for Medicaid Providers
NYAPRS Note: Great thanks to the National Council for helping us to get a clearer fix on the terms of […]
Rosenthal: Cuts to Mental Health Providers Will Hurt People in Need
NYAPRS Note: It is essential that Congress includes a major financial commitment to extremely hard pressed states and localities in […]
Today’s NYAPRS Mindfulness Session Addresses COVID, Racism: Join Us This Morning at www.nyaprs.org
Good morning. This morning NYAPRS Mindfulness exercise is a very special one. Today, our Director of Training and Development Ruth […]
Today at 1: New COVID Wellness Guide Based on WRAP w Matt Federici, Kristen King
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss today’s roll out of a brand new adaptation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) entitled the […]
NC Analysis of HHS’ Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payments; Advocacy Next Steps
NYAPRS Note: Here’s some analysis and next steps from the National Council HHS Announcement HHS expects to distribute approximately $15 […]
HHS Launches Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 9, 2020 HHS Announces Enhanced Provider Portal, Relief Fund Payments for Safety Net Hospitals, Medicaid […]
NY Medicaid Could Take on Thousands of New Beneficiaries due to COVID related Job Losses: Report
NYAPRS Note: The following analysis finds that NY is better equipped to handle a significant increase of those who have […]
Invitation to Join NYC DOHMH Regional Planning Consortium
Richman Joins Martone, Rosenthal for June 22 SAMHSA Webinar: ‘Developing and Implementing State Olmstead Plans’
A SAMHSA Sponsored Webinar: Developing and Implementing State Olmstead Plans to Increase Access to Community-based services for Adults with Serious […]
June 10: New COVID Wellness Guide Based on WRAP w Matt Federici, Kristen King
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss this week’s roll out of a brand new adaptation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) entitled […]
June 22: “Developing and Implementing State Olmstead Plans” SAMHSA Webinar w Richman, Martone, Rosenthal
“Developing and Implementing State Olmstead Plans to Increase Access to Community-based services for Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses or Children […]
June 10: New COVID Wellness Guide Based on WRAP w Matt Federici
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss next week’s roll out of a brand new adaptation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) entitled […]
Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020; Summary of Key Components
Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020 On Wednesday night, the Senate voted to approve the Paycheck Protection Flexibility […]
Deegan: Coming Out of COVID Quarantine Safely
NYAPRS Note: A very timely and helpful tool by recovery pioneer Pat Deegan. A gift for you . . . […]
Nominate a Hero to Receive a Justice Center Code of Conduct Award by July 15
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from David Robinson of the Justice Center. Please act today. There is still time to […]
June 9: Improving Access to Care through Family Involvement & Engagement in Coordinated Specialty Care
A SAMHSA sponsored webinar developed under contract by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) and presented […]
June 25 ‘Supporting the Resilience of Black Men’ Recovery Live! Event via BRSS TACS
BRSS TACS is holding our next monthly Recovery LIVE! event on Thursday, June 25th from 2-3 pm EDT on “Supporting the Resilience of […]