A SAMHSA Sponsored Webinar: Developing and Implementing State Olmstead Plans to Increase Access to Community-based services for Adults with Serious […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
FINAL REMINDER: COVID Impact Survey for Recipients of Services and Families
The Office of Mental Health is conducting a survey to help us better understand the impact of COVID-19 in our […]
Resources for Coping With and Addressing Racial Oppression: CTAC
Resources for Coping With and Addressing Racial Trauma & Oppression Racial trauma and oppression are topics with a long and […]
We Stand in Solidarity, Calling for Justice: Bazelon
The Bazelon Center Stands in Solidarity,Calls for Justice The Bazelon Center, standing in solidarity, calls for justice in the wake of […]
Condemning Institutional Racism: CBHL
June 3 ‘Keeping Connected While Staying Apart’ w Salzer, Stevens, Laing, Miccio
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to provide updated details of tomorrow’s webinar, Keeping Connected While Staying Apart, which will […]
June 3 ‘Keeping Connected While Staying Apart’ w Salzer, Stevens, Brown
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of our weekly webinar series for June. THIS WEDNESDAY: We’re very […]
NY’s Biggest Budget Move Now Depends On Washington: Politico
NYAPRS Note: The Cuomo Administration continues to hold off on applying $8 billion worth of cuts in the apparent belief […]
McConnell: $ for States, Healthcare May be in ‘Final’ COVID Stimulus Bill
NYAPRS Note: It appears that, according to Senate Majority Leader Mitchell McConnell, there may be some funding for states and […]
FCC’s Lifeline Program Offers Discounts for Phone and Broadband Service
FCC’s Lifeline Program Offers Discounts for Phone and Broadband Service Many programs/grantees have requested information related to the purchase […]
Cuomo Blasts Senate for Holding Back COVID $ for States; Call Washington Today!
In Washington DC yesterday, NYS Governor Cuomo assailed Senate Republicans yesterday for using political reasons to stall federal aid for […]
Please Experience Today’s Very Peaceful, Loving Meditation Guided by Ruth Colon-Wagner
Good morning all, I’d like to invite you to experience today’s very special guided meditation by our own Ruth Colon-Wagner. […]
NYAPRS June Webinar Lineup Focuses on Connection, Community and Self-Empowerment
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to provide details of our weekly webinar series for June. We’re very excited to […]
State Hospitals Should Reduce Population to Reduce COVID Risk; CT Advocates Sue Their State to Do So
NYAPRS Note: The following piece from the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law’s Ira Burnim drives home the need for […]
Alert! Call Washington Today to Protect and Expand NYS Community Mental Health and SUD Services
Without strong federal financial support, New York State is looking at significant cuts to local community mental health and substance […]
New Report Shows High Link Between Suicide and Solitary Confinement, Advocates Demand that Governor Cuomo, State Legislators Act Now!
NYAPRS Note: The Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement and RAPP (Release Aging People in Prison) just completed a very […]
Today at 2:15: Technology And Peer Support: Trends And Opportunities
Introduction to Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee
NYAPRS Note: More from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee. First off, the previous piece on Ramadan was updated to provide […]
SA: The Coronavirus and Post-Traumatic Growth; Correction re Jenna Velez
NYAPRS Note: Another hopeful piece about post-traumatic personal growth. Correction: last week’s E-News posting on this topic was written by […]
NYAPRS Honors Our Heroes on Memorial Day
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee and Board remembers and honors our heroes today on Memorial Day 2020.
Velez: Priming for Post-Traumatic Growth
NYAPRS Note: Thanks to Jennifer Velez of the MHA of Westchester for emphasizing some potentially positive strategies people can employ […]
Washington Battle Lines Drawn for COVID 5 Deal
NYAPRS Note: Per the following articles, it appears that the most important priorities to achieve passage of a COVID 5 […]
June 2 “NY’s Other Crisis: Mental Health’ Features Commission Sullivan, Susan Herman, Diana Ayala: City&State
NYSDOH: How to Get/Maintain/Replace Health Coverage during the Pandemic!
NYAPRS Note: Thanks to terrific advocacy by Medicaid Matters, the NYS Department of Health has released a series of very […]
New Wellness Self-Management COVID Tools Now Available: NYSOMH
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from the NYS Office of Mental Health. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Center […]
May 26 OMH Webinar: Strategies to Promote COVID-19 Mental Health Equity: Register Now!
Strategies to Promote COVID-19 Mental Health Equity New York State’s Mental Health System NY’s minority communities are disproportionately affected […]
‘How are You, Really’: Gov Cuomo, New Coalition Join Forces to Address the Mental Health Crisis
NYAPRS Note: Please see the following piece about the formation of a new coalition that brings together a broad array […]
NC: Behavioral Health Components of the House’s COVID-19 Response
NYAPRS Note: Thanks to the National Council, here’s a breakdown of the key BH related items in the Health Economic […]
Thursday: NYAPRS ‘Self-Care in the Rise of the Pandemic Part 2’: CEUs Available
NYAPRS May 2020 Webinars Promote Self-Care and Employment NYAPRS is very pleased to follow last week’s much lauded webinar ‘Self-Care […]
New Wednesday Lunchtime Series: Action Planning for Peer Workforce Integration (May 20-June 10)
The NYC Peer and Community Health Worker Workforce Consortium Presents Peer Workforce Integration Action Planning and Implementation: A new four-session […]
Survey Closes Soon! COVID Impact Survey for Recipients of Services and Families- Survey closes 5/18 at 11:00am
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Amanda Saake, Special Assistant to the OMH Commissioner. Please act today! PLEASE HAVE YOUR […]
OMH’s Digital Campaign re COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
Albany, NY – The NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) today announced a series of digital public service announcements […]
Congress’ Failure and Proposed State Cuts Will Slash Mental Health Services Across New York When They are Most Needed
Congress’ Failure and Proposed State Cuts Will Slash Mental HealthServices Across New York When They are Most Needed May 15, […]
MHW: Workforce Management and Support Strategies are Especially Critical During Times like These
NYAPRS Note: The following piece underscores the critical importance of agency leadership and staff support, especially during these extraordinarily challenging […]
Join the Conversation! COVID-19 Black/ African-American Communities May 16 2pm EST
Join the Conversation! COVID-19 in Black/ African-American Communities: Saturday, May 16, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. – EDT 12 noon MT What […]
Act Today! OMH Survey Deadline is Monday, May 18 at 9 am
Survey of People Receiving Services and their FamiliesIf you are a peer advocate or supporter, you can help!Deadline is […]
TODAY’s Webinars: 1:00 Self Care from NYAPRS; 2:00 Elder Speak APS
NYAPRS Note: This afternoon offers a double header of webinars! NYAPRS’ Ruth Colon-Wagner and Larry Hochwald will open Part 1 […]
RC, CNN: More Details on House Opening Bid on COVID 5 Deal, Includes $6k per Family Proposal
NYAPRS Note: Here are more details about the House’s opening bid to negotiate with the GOP Senate and While House […]
TOMORROW’s Webinars: 1:00 Self Care from NYAPRS; 2:00 Elder Speak APS
NYAPRS Note: Tomorrow afternoon offers a double header of webinars! NYAPRS’ Ruth Colon-Wagner and Larry Hochwald will open Part 1 […]
Swarbrick: The Healing Power of Gardening and Music
Volume 12 Number 7, May-June 2020 Special issue: Peggy Swarbrick and Pat Nemec, Co-EditorsWellness Benefits of Gardens By Peggy Swarbrick […]
Breaking: House Plan Adds $540b for States, $375 for Counties, $175b for Healthcare Providers
NYAPRS Note: As we reported this morning, the House has introduced a major $3 trillion COVID-19 response plan that they […]
‘NYC Lawmakers Look To Plan B If Federal Aid Does Not Come’
NYAPRS Note: The very daunting crisis that NYS will face should Washington not come through with a 5th COVID-19 package […]
This Thursday Kicks off a 2 Part Series on ‘Self-Care in the Rise of the Pandemic’: CEUs Available
NYAPRS May 2020 Webinars Promote Self-Care and Employment NYAPRS is very pleased to follow last week’s much lauded webinar on […]
C&S: NYS Spending Cuts Loom Large, State has other Options
NYAPRS Note: Despite advocacy efforts from a host of national and state groups like NYAPRS, the House, Senate and White […]
This Thursday Kicks off a 2 Part Series on ‘Self-Care in the Rise of the Pandemic’: CEUs Available
NYAPRS May 2020 Webinars Promote Self-Care and Employment NYAPRS is very pleased to follow last week’s much lauded webinar on […]
May 14 APS Webinar: Supporting Older Adults Part 3: Our Elders Speak
Academy of Peer Services https://www.academyofpeerservices.org Faces and Places of Peer Support Webinar Supporting Older Adults Part 3: Our Elders SpeakMay […]
SAMHSA Releases Broad Array of COVID-19 Related Training and TA Resources
NYAPRS Note: Check out the broad array of SAMHSA sponsored Training and TA resources related to COVID-19 at https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/training-and-technical-assistance-covid19.pdf. I’ve […]
OMH Releases COVID Impact Survey for Recipients of Services and Families
The Office of Mental Health is conducting a survey to help us better understand the impact of COVID-19 in our […]
May 19 Importance of Cultural Diversity, Equity, Intersectionality in Peer Work
National Empowerment Center The Importance of Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Intersectionality in Peer WorkFree Upcoming Webinar: The Importance of Cultural […]
Cuomo: NYS Needs $60b in COVID $ to Avoid Devastating Cuts: Call Sen Schumer Today!
NYAPRS Note: New York is looking at over $8 billion in cuts to overall community services and a 10% to […]
Check out This Morning’s Mindfulness Meditation with NYAPRS’ Ruth Colon-Wagner
NYAPRS Note: Over the last month, our own Ruth Colon-Wagner, NYAPRS Director of Training and Development has been offering a […]
Urge Sen Schumer to Demand that COVID-19 Funds Are Allocated to the States!
Please share this message widely and urge your networks and communities to take action today!
Congress Must Do More To Help States And Localities Respond To COVID-19!
NYAPRS Note: The following piece provides powerful arguments as to why Congress and the Administration must approve a major CARES […]
NYAPRS May 2020 Webinars Clarify Impact of COVID-19 on Public Benefits & Promote Self-Care and Employment
NYAPRS May 2020 Webinars Clarify Impact of COVID-19 on Public Benefits & Promote Self-Care and Employment NYAPRS is very pleased […]
Tomorrow Noon COVID-19 and Public Benefits Pt 2 NYAPRS Webinar: Register Now
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss this tomorrow’s very timely information packed webinar: COVID-19 and Public Benefits: A Look at the Facts […]
Please Complete Peggy Swarbrick’s Survey About the Health Impact of COVID-19
NYAPRS Note: Please consider responding to this survey from Peggy Swarbrick who is a leader, author, and advocate within the […]
Urge Sen Schumer to Demand that COVID-19 Funds Are Allocated to the States!
Please share this message widely and urge your networks and communities to take action today!
Today at 3pm: Leveraging Peer Support Skills in COVID-19 with Joan King, Tom Hill, Harvey Rosenthal
COVID-19 Office Hours – Leveraging Peer Support Skills in COVID-19May 5, 2020 03:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register […]
Thurs, May 7: ‘COVID-19 and Public Benefits: A Look at the Facts’: Register Today for NYAPRS Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss this Thursday’s very timely information packed webinar: COVID-19 and Public Benefits: A Look at the Facts […]
May 7: Think Trauma and Latinos During the Nation’s Pandemic Emergency
Think Trauma and Latinos During the Nation’s Pandemic Emergency 1:00pm – May 7, 2020 | Timezone: US/Eastern Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1095628558667187470
May 5 NYAPRS Virtual Seminar Finale! Pat Deegan, Lisa Dixon, Jim Gavin, Open Minds’ Drew DiGiovanni, Yves Ades!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS’ plan to transform our face to face Executive Seminar program into 3 successive free half day programs […]
Are Pelosi, McConnell Staking out Territory for Possible CARES 2 Package for the States?
NYAPRS Note: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi floated a proposal today that pushed for almost $1 trillion in a CARES 2 […]
CDC and EPA Released New Disinfection Guidance via SAMHSA
Dear Colleagues and Partners. Please see the attached document containing guidance from the CDC and EPA pertaining to disinfection of […]
Don’t Miss Today’s 11am to 1pm Virtual Trauma Rally!
NYAPRS Note: We are all witness to the increasing emotional trauma caused by the pandemic. For far too long, trauma has […]
May 7: ‘COVID-19 and Public Benefits: A Look at the Facts’: Register Today for NYAPRS Webinar!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss next Thursday’s very timely information packed webinar: COVID-19 and Public Benefits: A Look at the Facts. […]
Don’t Miss May 5 NYAPRS Virtual Seminar Finale: Nexus of Recovery/Medical/Managed Care, Optimizing Organizational Culture; Building a Trauma-Responsive Culture!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS’ plan to transform our face to face Executive Seminar program into 3 successive free half day programs […]
May 7: Family Mental Health & Wellness in Uncertain Times by Cornell U
May 7 ‘Wellness Self-Management for the COVID-19 Crisis’ Webinar from CTAC/CPI
Many practitioners and recipients are familiar with Wellness Self-Management (WSM), a curriculum-based clinical practice designed to assist adults to effectively […]
Join May 6 Car Action, Virtually Rally Calling on Albany to Enact the HALT Bill!
Tomorrow: Spanish COVID Webinar: ‘La Vida Durante La Pendemia del COVID’
SBA Paycheck Protection Program- Application Processing Resumes Today!
Dear Provider: One of the relief opportunities offered by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act includes […]
TOMORROW’s NYAPRS Virtual Seminar: NYS COVID Response, Peer Crisis Innovations, Successful Value Propositions
NYAPRS Note: Last week’s kick off of our 3 consecutive Tuesday morning free virtual Executive Seminar program was, by all […]