Alliance Note: The Alliance community is happy to celebrate Pride month with all of you. We are committed to fighting […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
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 […]
Become a New York Employment Services System (NYESS) Provider Affiliate!
Alliance Note: The Alliance firmly believes that employment is central to the recovery journey. Meaningful work not only provides financial […]
Join MCTAC’s 4th Annual “Ask a Medicaid Managed Care Plan” Billing Event, June 11!
Announcing the 4th Annual Ask a Medicaid Managed Care Plan (MMCP): Billing Event In partnership with NYS Medicaid Managed Care Plans, […]
Harvey Rosenthal Named Behavioral Health News’ 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awardee!
The Alliance is very grateful Behavioral Health News has honored our CEO, Harvey Rosenthal, with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award! […]
The Alliance Wishes Everyone a Happy Passover!
The Alliance staff, board, and wider community would like to wish a happy Passover to all who celebrate! The Jewish […]
Register for the Alliance Spirituality and Mental Health Webinar, Next Tuesday (4/30)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is pleased and excited to be offering an abridged presentation of our […]
TOMORROW: Don’t Miss The Alliance’s Executive Seminar! Program Book Available
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Alliance Executive Seminar! See Attached Final Program Alliance Note: Only one day until the Alliance for Rights and […]
Alliance Releases Additional Details on NYS Budget, National Initiatives
Alliance Releases Additional Details on NYS Budget, National InitiativesBy Public Policy Director Luke Sikinyi CEO Harvey RosenthalApril 24, 2024 While […]
Don’t Miss New OMH Deputy Commissioner Bob Moon and InUnity Alliance CEO Jihoon Kim Welcome Reception at Alliance Executive Seminar!
Welcome New OMH Deputy Commissioner Bob Moon andInUnity Alliance CEO Jihoon Kim at Alliance Executive Seminar! $199 Rate Available Through […]
Only Two Days Away! Don’t Miss DOH, Helgerson Waiver Keynotes at April 25-26 Alliance Albany Executive Seminar!
Alliance Note: There’s still time to register for THIS WEEK’s Annual Executive Seminar in Albany! The Seminar has always highlighted […]
Peer Services Pioneer Cherene Caraco to Join ‘Maximizing Peer Support’ Panel at Next Week’s Alliance Executive Seminar: Still Time to Register!
Peer Services Pioneer Cherene Caraco to Join ‘Maximizing Peer Support’ Panel at This Week’s Alliance Executive Seminar: Still Time to […]
The Alliance Releases Analysis of FY 2024-25 State Budget Agreement
Alliance First Look at Enacted NYS Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25By Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi and CEO Harvey Rosenthal […]
Register for Mental Health America’s Youth Election Town Hall Happening Tomorrow (4/23)!
Mental Health America is hosting a virtual Youth Town Hall: Vote with Mental Health In Mind on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 6:00 pm – […]
BREAKING: Daniel’s Law Pilot Funding, INSET Included in Latest Budget Bills!
Alliance Budget Update Albany lawmakers have been busy today. They are moving quickly to print, vote, and pass budget bills […]
Don’t Miss Next Week’s Alliance Executive Seminar! Program Book Available
Don’t Miss Next Week’s Alliance Executive Seminar! See Attached Final Program Alliance Note: Only a few days to next week’s […]
Peer Services Pioneer Cherene Caraco to Join ‘Maximizing Peer Support’ Panel at Next Week’s Alliance Executive Seminar: Still Time to Register!
Peer Services Pioneer Cherene Caraco to Join ‘Maximizing Peer Support’ Panel at Next Week’s Alliance Executive Seminar: Still Time to […]
Alert: Final Budget is Near, Click Link to Continue Push for Daniel’s Law Pilots!
Alliance Capital Update Happy Friday from Albany, where lawmakers are racing to complete the budget before the end of this […]
How Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast 2.0! Register Now for Next Week’s Alliance Albany Executive Seminar!
Alliance Note: There’re only a few days left to register for NEXT WEEK’s Annual Executive Seminar, ‘Seizing the Opportunity: Cultivating […]
Breaking News: Human Services COLA Language Included in the State Budget: Joint Statement from MHANYS and Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Alliance Capital Update I have spent the last few days at the capital advocating for our priorities and getting updates […]
Action Alert: Click Link to Support Daniel’s Law Pilot Funding Today!
Click Here to Support Pilot Funding! The NYS Legislature and Governor are wrapping up their negotiations for this year’s final […]
ALERT: Last Chance to Push for Daniel’s Law Pilot Funding, Click Link NOW!
The NYS Legislature and Governor are close to finalizing this year’s state budget. There is no guarantee the Daniel’s Law […]
2024 Alliance Executive Seminar Meet the Keynoters
April 25-26 Alliance Executive Seminar Meet the Keynoters Lonnetta AlbrightTrained and mentored by John Maxwell, Lonnetta Albright is an author, […]
Only a Few Days Away! Don’t Miss DOH, Helgerson Waiver Keynotes at April 25-26 Alliance Albany Executive Seminar!
Alliance Note: There’s still time to register for NEXT WEEK’s Annual Executive Seminar in Albany! The Seminar has always highlighted […]
Final Push for Daniel’s Law Pilot Funding: Messages Your Lawmakers Today!
Alliance Note: Negotiations for this year’s NYS budget are in the final stages and it is still unclear whether Daniel’s […]
State Budget Deal Not Finalized: Take 2 Actions to Push for Flexible 3.2% COLA Today!
Alliance Note: Although Governor Hochul announced the framework and topline dollar amount for this year’s budget, the state legislature has […]
Breaking: Hochul Announces the ‘Parameter of a Conceptual’ State Budget Agreement…Many Details Pending
Breaking: Hochul Announces the ‘Parameter of a Conceptual’State Budget Agreement…Many Details Pending By Alliance Policy Director Luke Sikinyi and CEO […]
There is still time to Make Two Calls Today on Behalf of a Flexible 3.2% COLA!!
Next Tuesday: Daniel’s Law Task Force Virtual Listening Session
Alliance Note: The Daniel’s Law Task Force will hold their final virtual listening session next Tuesday, April 16th, from 3pm […]