Alliance Note: A psychiatric or mental health advance directive (PAD) is a legal tool that allows a person with mental […]
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Alliance Releases Call for Presentations for our 2024 Annual Conference, Registration Open
Alliance Note: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is seeking presentation proposals for this year’s Annual Conference, entitled “Leading the […]
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery Celebrates Juneteenth!
Alliance Note: While we spend the day celebrating Juneteenth, marking the true end of slavery in the United States, we […]
NCMHR Advocates Fight for Peer Support, Alternatives to Force in D.C.!
Earlier this June, The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) joined peers, mental health providers, and advocates representing organizations […]
Breaking: Copeland, Mead, Swarbrick Panel Heads up 2024 Alliance Conference Program: Register Today!
Alliance Note: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is thrilled to announce that this year’s annual conference will feature a […]
Register for The Alliance’s July 18 New Hire Orientation Training!
Alliance Note: Our Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions are back! Do you have new staff and don’t have the time […]
Breaking: Copeland, Mead, Swarbrick Panel Heads up 2024 Alliance Conference Program: Register Today!
Alliance Note: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is thrilled to announce that this year’s annual conference will feature a […]
Connect with a CORE Peer Navigator Today! Materials and Supports Available in Spanish!
Empower Those You Serve/Build the Life You Want The CORE Peer Navigator Project is a statewide initiative that provides peer […]
Copeland, Mead, Swarbrick Panel Heads up 2024 Alliance Conference Program: Register Today!
Alliance Note: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is thrilled to announce that this year’s annual conference will feature a […]
Psychiatric Advance Directives to Promote Community Living: Register Today for SAMHSA June 28 Webinar!
Alliance Note: A psychiatric or mental health advance directive (PAD) is a legal tool that allows a person with mental […]
Disparities in Mental Health Care Could Cost US Trillions of Dollars by 2040
Alliance Note: The disparities in access to quality preventive mental health services has a direct financial impact people seeking support […]
MHEP, NYPSCB Announce New Certification Pathway for Youth Peer Advocates
Alliance Note: The New York Peer Specialist Certification Board, overseen by the Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP), will now offer […]
Investments in Integrated Primary Care will Better Support Older Adults
Alliance Note: While much of the focus on the post pandemic mental health crisis has focused on youth, we must […]
Connect with a CORE Peer Navigator Today!
Empower Those You Serve/Build the Life You Want The CORE Peer Navigator Project is a statewide initiative that provides peer […]
National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery’s 2024 Hill Days
Last week, The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) joined nearly 50 other advocates representing organizations from around the […]
What Bills Passed at the End of NYS Legislative Session?
Alliance Note: This year’s NYS Legislative Session officially ended last week. Although most of last week’s focus was on congestion […]
LA County Unjustly Keeps People in Jails and Psychiatric Facilities
Alliance Note: Many states, including New York, have been pushing to increase hospital bed capacity, both in community hospitals and […]
Attend SAMHSA’s Webinar on Psychiatric Advance Directives to Promote Community Living!
Alliance Note: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Recovery will hold a webinar on Psychiatric […]
New York Must Support Telehealth Services for Youth in Rural Communities
Alliance Note: Many rural areas are struggling to get support to youth in schools because the state no longer helps […]
CORE Peer Navigator Success Spotlight: Hudson Valley!
Breaking: CMS Clarifies that Peer Supporters can be Supervised by Approved Experienced Peers, Rather than Only Clinical Staff!
CMS, the nation’s agency that oversees rules regarding Medicaid reimbursement across the nation has released a clarification (“in response to […]
Breaking: CMS Clarifies that Peer Supporters can be Supervised by Approved Experienced Peers, Rather than Only Clinical Staff!
The nation’s agency that oversees rules regarding Medicaid reimbursement across the nation has released a clarification (“in response to concerns […]
Agreement Reached on Social Media Legislation
Alliance Note: We are supportive of the Governor and NYS Legislature’s goal of reducing the harms of social media on […]
What is a CORE Peer Navigator?
The OMH CORE Peer Navigator Project, through the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, connects a Peer Navigator with Health and […]
Release: NCMHR Members Advocate in DC for Rights, Recovery, Justice and Social Inclusion!
Alliance Note: Today and tomorrow, mental health advocates from across the nation are in Washington to educate their Senators and […]
N.A.P.S. Conference Call for Proposals Deadline Approaching! Submit a Workshop Proposal Today!
The National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.), in partnership with the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, is proud to co-sponsor the […]
NYS Legislature End of Session Priorities
Alliance Note: The NYS legislative session ends this Thursday, June 6th. While there have not been many pieces of major […]
Celebrate Pride Month this June!
Alliance Note: The Alliance community is happy to celebrate Pride month with all of you. We are committed to fighting […]
June 3 Webinar: Building Hope: A Journey through Crisis Residential Services
REGISTER HERE Webinar – Building Hope: A Journey Through Crisis Residential ServicesJune 03, 2024 | 1:30-3:00 EST [on Zoom] This […]
APS: Become a NYC Based Howie the Harp Internship Site!
APS-Community-News: Become a NYC Based Howie the Harp Internship Site!Forwarded by Rita Cronise Faculty, Rutgers University Academy of Peer Services, Co-Director […]
IMPORTANT: Pushing For New Laws To Protect Our Kids Online
Alliance Note: In keeping with the strong commitment Governor Hochul is making to address the impact of social media on […]
Gerstein Crisis Centre Offers Example of Comprehensive Crisis Response Care!
Alliance Note:On Wednesday,the Daniel’s Law Task Force continued its work towards offering recommendations to establish a statewide alternative response for […]
CORE Peer Navigator Success Spotlight: Western New York!
NY Must Create Pension System for Nonprofit Human Service Workers!
Alliance Note: New York’s nonprofit human services sector continues to struggle with workforce retention while attempting to address the ongoing […]
Join Tomorrow’s Webinar, Strengthening Disability Rights: HHS’s New 504 and 1557 Rules!
Alliance Note: The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced they have finalized a rule strengthening protections […]
NYS Legislature Must Eliminate Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities!
Alliance Note: New York must actively work to eliminate disability-based discrimination in the workplace, particularly the use of sheltered workshops […]
Biden Harris Administration Announces $46.8 Million in Grant Funding Available through HHS
Alliance Note: This month, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $46.8 million in grant funding for behavioral health services will be made […]
Gerstein Crisis Centre to Present at Today’s Daniel’s Law Task Force Meeting
Alliance Note: The Daniel’s Law Task Force will host their next meeting in Albany today, Wednesday, May 29th, from 11am […]
Connect with The OMH CORE Peer Navigator Project Today!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery OMH CORE Peer Navigator Project The OMH CORE Peer Navigator Project, through the Alliance […]
Support Youth Justice: Take Action Today!
While it has been five years since Raise the Age was implemented, less than one-third of the $1.5 billion funding […]
Register for Tomorrow’s Webinar, Transforming the Response to Crisis Calls for Service!
Reimagine Public Safety Pledge Workshop: Transforming the Response to Crisis Calls for Service Tomorrow, May 29th, at 3:00pm EST, John […]
Reminder! Code of Conduct Awards 2024
Parole Justice Week of Action: Please Call AW Weinstein TODAY!
The People’s Campaign for Parole Justice is conducting a weeklong call-in campaign to push for the passage of two critical […]
Register for the May Career Quest Webinar Today!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future Our next installment of the Career Quest Series will be […]
Golden Connections: Aging with Dignity and Community Support
from our friends at MHEP and Alliance Capital Regional Coordinator Zach Garafalo Golden Connections: Aging with Dignity and Community Support […]
Registration Open for July 25th NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists!
May 30: Leveraging the Peer Workforce in Crisis Stabilization SAMHSA Webinar
One Daily Call for Parole Justice: Please Call AM Dinowitz TODAY
One Daily Call for Parole Justice Can you make just one call each day to help push the legislature to […]
Join MHEP for June Virtual Trainings!
NYS Chief Judge Wilson Voices Support for Treatment Not Jail, Second Look Acts!
Alliance Note: New York State must reform our overly punitive sentencing polices to support New Yorkers who would be better […]
Daniel’s Law Passes Through Senate Mental Health Committee!
Alliance Note: We are encouraged to see the Senate Mental Health Committee vote to push Daniel’s Law through the committee, […]
ACTION: Sign Letter to Support Increased Rates for Justice Involved Supportive Housing (JISH) in NYC!
Alliance Note: The Corporation for Supportive Housing is pushing for New York City to adequately fund rate increases for Justice […]
NYS DOCCS Must Shift Culture to Prioritize Rehabilitation
Alliance Note: The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) continues to disregard and breach the Humane […]
New York City Must Invest More Funding to Increase Supportive Housing Stock!
Alliance Note: New York City continues to struggle to put new supportive housing units online, further fueling the current crisis […]
New HHS Rule Strengthens Protections for People with Disabilities
Alliance Note: Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the new Section 504 Final Rule, […]
Win Rozario’s Death Spurs Strengthens Calls for Alternative Responses to Mental Health Crisis Calls
Alliance Note: Win Rozario’s killing at the hands of NYPD should never have happened. Win, a 19-year-old who had a […]
CIAD Seeks Executive Director to Lead Adult Home Residents’ Advocacy Organization and Movement!
Hi all, I’m writing to let you know about a tremendous leadership opportunity in support of New Yorkers who reside […]
NYC Justice Peer Community Conference Registration NOW OPEN! Register today!
Alliance Note: Registration for the 2nd Annual Justice Peer Community Conference, which will be held on June 12th at St. […]
Support Retirement Equity for Non-Profit Human Services Workforce, Sign the Petition Today!
CORE advocates for not-for-profit human services to have a pension plan, helping to create a more equitable and sustainable retirement […]
TODAY: Register for Daniel’s Law Task Force Listening Session in Rochester!
Alliance Note: The Daniel’s Law Task Force will host their next in person listening session today, Wednesday, May 8th, in […]
Register for ACEs Awareness Education Day in Albany, Monday May 13th!
Alliance Note: The Alliance is joining the NYS Trauma Informed Coalition, along with other statewide advocates and community members, for […]
Reminder: Attend Bazelon’s Webinar on How People with Lived Experience Make Mental Health Crisis Services More Effective!
Alliance Note: The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and the National Disability Rights Network will be hosting a SAMHSA […]
Lawsuit Filed to Force NYS Prison Officials to Comply with HALT Act
Alliance Note: New York State Department of Corrections staff continue to violate the HALT Solitary Confinement Act by placing people […]
This Wednesday: Register for Daniel’s Law Task Force Listening Session in Rochester!
Alliance Note: The Daniel’s Law Task Force will host their next in person listening session this Wednesday, May 8th, in […]
What Will NYS Legislators Focus on During Last Month of Session?
Alliance Note: NYS Lawmakers are back in Albany today to continue their work during the last few weeks of this […]
New HHS Regulation Marks A Historic Leap for Disability Justice
Alliance Note: The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced they have finalized a rule strengthening protections […]
Attend Bazelon’s Webinar on How People with Lived Experience Make Mental Health Crisis Services More Effective!
Alliance Note: The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and the National Disability Rights Network will be hosting a SAMHSA […]
National Mental Health Awareness Month
Alliance Note: May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! This year we take time to consider the many efforts, both […]
Register Today: NYS Trauma-Informed Network’s 2024 Join the Journey Conference!
Alliance Note: The NYS Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center has opened their call for proposals for their upcoming 2nd Annual […]
ACEs Awareness Day 2024: Use Social Media Toolkit to Spread Recognition!
Alliance Note: Today, April 30th, is Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness Day! The Alliance is happy to join several statewide […]
Register for Alliance May 14 Employment Webinar!
Alliance Note: Obtaining a job can be a difficult experience for anyone, particularly for people with mental health challenges who […]
Next Wednesday: Register for Daniel’s Law Task Force Listening Session in Rochester!
Alliance Note: The Daniel’s Law Task Force will host their next in person listening session next Wednesday, May 8th, in […]