NYAPRS Note: During these very stressful times with so much anxiety, distraction and mindless chatter, please take 15 minutes this […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Tomorrow April 2 at 2pm: ‘Helping Socially Isolated Adults Cope with the Pandemic’
NYPRS Note: Through a collaboration with the Community Technical Assistance Center of NY and the Center for Practice Innovation, NYAPRS […]
Tomorrow: Treatment of SUD During the COVID-19 Pandemic SAMHSA Webinar
Dear Colleagues and Partners in the Substance Abuse Field, Health Management Associates will be hosting the following webinar on April […]
Live Now: COVID-19’S IMPACT ON Black America
ESSENCE Wellness House LIVE Tuesday, March 31st and Wednesday, April 1st, 9AM-4:30PM ET. This is the first installment of our […]
Albany Update: Late Budget Possible, MRT Actions May Be Phased in Later to Allow NYS to Receive Fed $
NYAPRS Note: There’s speculation from several corners that Albany will not meet the traditional April 1 budget deadline. Also, since […]
Meditate, Exercise, Limit Social Media: 12 Expert-Approved Ways to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
NYAPRS Note: Here’s some very timely and wise guidance but before you read it, go to www.nyaprs.org and access today’s […]
WSJ: Senate Dems, Labor Groups Urge Cuomo To Accept Federal $, Tax Wealthy Vs Medicaid Cuts
NYAPRS Note: Albany awaits whether Governor will stick to MRT Medicaid Cuts vs Taking Federal $ and taxing rich. Stay […]
Alert: #NoMedicaidCuts is Trending on Twitter: Keep Tweeting!
#NoMedicaidCuts is trending on Twitter! Keep up the noise! Keep tweeting! ACTION ALERT! Legislators have returned to Albany – some […]
Tomorrow: “Peer, Friend and Self Support in the COVID-19 Crisis”
NYAPRS Note: The following comes courtesy of OMH’s Amanda Saake. Register now at https://mhanational.org/get-involved/peer-friend-and-self-support-covid-19-crisis-how-provide-support-ourselves-and-others.
Don’t Miss Today’s 3pm Webinar Supporting Older Adults – Honoring their Strengths
Urgent: Tweet NY Policy Makers to Protect Medicaid!!
Social Media Toolkit for #NoMedicaidCuts Twitterstorm 3/30 Twitter: @NYHCampaign • Instagram: @campaign4nyhealth • Facebook: @CampaignforNewYorkHealth Goals: We are fighting to […]
NYS Advocates Seek Prison Release for People Vulnerable to COVID-10: See Today’s Noon Virtual News Conference
NYAPRS Note: Groups including NYS social workers and advocates for the release of aging people from prisons and jails have […]
15 Minutes of Peace Each Morning: ‘Start Your Workday Mindfully’ Launches Today
NYAPRS Note: This morning marks the very first in what will be a daily offering every weekday morning to help […]
‘Strive for Five’ Campaign Getting Media, National & International Attention: Join Today to Reach Out during the Virus Crisis!
NYAPRS Note: Just one week ago, NYAPRS and the Coalition for Behavioral Health launched a ‘Strive for Five’ campaign to […]
Breaking: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Q&A
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ActQuestion and Answershttps://tinyurl.com/u34gj3j HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMWhat financial assistance is available for hospitals, health […]
Breaking: OMH Seeks Temp Staff for BX SRO to Help Free up NYC Hospital Beds for Virus Victims
The New York State Office of Mental Health is looking to hire temporary staff for a 48-bed Single Room Occupancy […]
COVID-19 Resources for Housing and Service System Decision-Makers
Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4480-DR – COVID-19
On March 20, 2020, the State of New York received a Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4480-DR from President Trump for the COVID-19 […]
More Than 6, 000 Mental Health Professionals Volunteer For NYS Hotline
NYAPRS Note: In an especially inspiring example of New Yorkers generous and fighting spirit at times of crisis, over 6,000 […]
COVID-19 & The Recovery Community UPDATE
SAMHSA: Crisis Phone, Web and Text Resources
Dear Colleagues and Partners, As many of you already know, SAMHSA has a number of resources to assist you in […]
I Can’t Sleep: Act Now!
NYAPRS Note: A powerful message and action drive from our friends at the New York Legal Assistance Group: Please act […]
11 Things We’ve Seen That Lifted Our Spirits
Coronavirus News Has Us Anxious And Sad. Here Are 11 Things We’ve Seen That Lifted Our SpiritsBy Marisa Iati Washington […]
NYS Mental Health Groups Launch Campaign to Reach out to New Yorkers during the Virus Crisis
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with the Coalition for Behavioral Health to launch a ‘Strive for Five’ campaign to educate […]
Last Call: Please Share Your Tips for Thursday Webinar: Serving Individuals Remotely and in Community During the Virus Crisis
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is joining with Kristin Woodlock and Edye Schwartz for a Thursday noon webinar aimed at offering some […]
Random Acts Of Kindness During The Coronavirus Outbreak
NYAPRS Note: Good morning! Here are two forms of inspiration, a lovely video from CNN and a piece from the […]
Join Virtual HALT Bill Rally Tomorrow March 24 at 11:30am!
Action Now! Urge Your Senators to Reject Virus Relief Package Excluding Medicaid Providers!
Since most Senators are working remotely, you can tweet and/or email them using the attached and following link: https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm Action […]
Today: Please Share Your Tips on Serving Individuals Remotely and in Community During the Virus Crisis
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is joining with Kristin Woodlock and Edye Schwartz for a Thursday noon webinar aimed at offering some […]
NYS Mental Health Groups Launch Campaign to Reach out to New Yorkers during the Virus Crisis
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with the Coalition for Behavioral Health to launch a ‘Strive for Five’ campaign to educate […]
Governor Cuomo Issues Guidance on Essential Services Under The ‘New York State on Pause’ Executive Order | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Here are more details of Governor Cuomo’s order especially the definitions of what are essential businesses. Be safe and well! […]
NYS Mental Health Groups Launch Campaign to Reach out to New Yorkers during the Virus Crisis
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is partnering with the Coalition for Behavioral Health to launch a ‘Strive for Five’ campaign to educate […]
Tips on Serving Individuals Remotely and in Community During the Virus Crisis: Free March 26 Noon Webinar
A NYC clubhouse has expanded its Warm-line hours to 24 hours per day, is holding their daily community meeting live […]
Stay Positive: Here Are 23 Pieces of Good News Regarding Coronavirus: TU
Stay Positive: Here Are 23 Pieces Of Good News Regarding CoronavirusChristina Ausley, SeattlePI March 19, 2020 The novel coronavirus news […]
OMH Releases More Guidance on Telehealth Services in OMH-Funded, Licensed and/or Residential Programs
Please review: I’ve highlighted some particular items for your review. Harvey Supplemental Guidance Regarding Use of Telehealth for People Served […]
MRT II to Review Final Recommendations Today at Noon: See Link Below
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss today’s noon final meeting of the MRT II where their final recommendations to find $2.5 billion […]
NYAPRS’ Message of Care, Hope and Help
A Message of Care, Hope and HelpMarch 18, 2020 We are all reeling, in the midst of one of the […]
Caregivers Could Be the Other Victims of Coronavirus: Arbetter
NYAPRS Note: Earlier this week, Susan Arbetter, the host of Capital Tonight, wrote a blog post about the impact of […]
NYS MRT 2 Recommendations include 1.875% Medicaid Cut
NYAPRS Note: The Cuomo Administration has provided the NYS Legislature with a series of recommendations that they believe will address […]
Free NYAPRS March 18 Webinar: The Link between Cultural Humility and Repressive Systems; Register Today!
Another NYAPRS Cultural Competency Committee Webinar Series Event! NYAPRS is delighted to announce that our next Cultural Competency Committee webinar, […]
Responding to Pandemic Coronavirus: Mitigating Population Panic and Assuring BH Services: Manderscheid
NYAPRS Note: Many thanks once again to Ron Manderscheid for wise words during a very difficult time. Responding to Pandemic […]
What You Need to Know About Postponing & Cancelling Events: March 23 Free Webinar
NYAPRS Note: This comes courtesy of NYAPRS’ Director of Training and Development Ruth Colon-Wagner.
Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service
Register Now: Telehealth for OMH and OASAS providers during the COVID-19 State of Emergency Webinars
Free NYAPRS March 18 Webinar: The Link between Cultural Humility and Repressive Systems; Register Today!
Another NYAPRS Cultural Competency Committee Webinar Series Event! NYAPRS is delighted to announce that our next Cultural Competency Committee webinar, […]
CDC: Managing Anxiety & Stress; Dealing w Quarantine; Self-Care Tips
NYAPRS Note: Fear is even more contagious than the virus. I hope you all find these helpful. Be safe and […]
NYAPRS to Cancel Annual Albany Executive Seminar at the Hilton
NYAPRS to Cancel Annual Albany Executive Seminar at the Hilton Hello friends, Due to risks posed by the potential spread […]
Alert! Call Your NYS Legislator Next Week for 3for5 Investment in Human Services!
ACTION ALERT FOR NEXT MONDAY & TUESDAY MARCH 16-17URGE YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS TO SUPPORT 3for5! WHO: Members of the 3for5 […]
REVISED OMH General Guidance for NYS Behavioral Health Programs re Novel Coronavirus
Newly received from the NYS Office of Mental Health Attached you will find REVISED guidance for prevention of the spread […]
Register New Staff for free NYAPRS Regional New Hire Orientations: April 20 in CNY, May 1 in WNY
NYAPRS Note: Do you have new staff and don’t have the time or the resources to train them in recovery, […]
NYS MRT II Releases Proposals to ‘Improve Medicaid Services, Funding’
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday, New York State’s Medicaid Redesign Team II released a series of proposals that were submitted “to improve […]
BH Groups Meet with AG’s Office About Opioid Settlement Funds: CHP
NYAPRS Note: Representatives of a number of NYS behavioral health advocacy organizations held a very encouraging meeting this week with […]
Free NYAPRS March 18 Webinar: The Link between Cultural Humility and Repressive Systems; Register Today!
Another NYAPRS Cultural Competency Committee Webinar Series Event! NYAPRS is delighted to announce that our next Cultural Competency Committee webinar, […]
Come to Albany on March 25th to Rally for “3 for 5” for the Human Services Sector!
NYAPRS Note: As we head into the last 3 weeks of this year’s NYS budget session, advocates for New York’s […]
COVID – 19 Guidance for NYS Behavioral Health Programs – March 7, 2020
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from the NYS Office of Mental Health. The attached guidance is based on the most […]
FDA Takes Rare Step to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior
FDA Takes Rare Step to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive BehaviorDevices Found to Present Unreasonable and Substantial […]
MHW: NYS BH Community Upset Over Loss of Billions for Medicaid Reform
New York State BH Community Upset Over Loss of Billions for Medicaid ReformMental Health Weekly March 2, 2020 Mental health […]
NC: Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Affordable Care Act
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Affordable Care ActBy Natalie Weiner March 5, 2020 The U.S. Supreme Court decided to […]
Medicaid Re-Entry Bill Under Consideration by House Committee
NYAPRS Note: As reported by the National Council for Behavioral Health below, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health […]
How To Keep Your Organization Running If Coronavirus Worsens: Associations Now
How To Keep Your Association Running If Coronavirus WorsensBy Rasheeda Childress Associations Now March 4, 2020 If you ever wondered why […]
Take Charge of Your Organization’s Culture! Open Minds Drew DiGiovanni Keynote at NYAPRS April 21-22 Annual Executive Seminar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to feature a keynote presentation from Drew DiGiovanni, Senior Associate with OPEN MINDS, entitled […]
8 Dimensions of Health Creator Peggy Swarbrick to Present on Self-Care for Professional Practice at NYAPRS April 21-22 Albany Executive Seminar
NYAPRS Note: Over the past twenty years, Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Swarbrick has been among our most internationally recognized pioneers in […]
Free NYAPRS March 18 Webinar: The Link between Cultural Humility and Repressive Systems; Register Today!
Another NYAPRS Cultural Competency Committee Webinar Series Event! NYAPRS is delighted to announce that our next Cultural Competency Committee webinar, […]
Come Learn about Value Based Partnerships that Work: Register Today for NYAPRS April 21-22 Albany Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: At our April 21-22 Annual Albany Executive Seminar, “2020 Vision: Lead, Partner, Perform and Transform”, NYAPRS is very […]
Consensus Group Finds $700 Million over Executive Budget
Last Thursday, finance staff from the NYS Governor, Assembly and Senate met for their traditional assessment of the state’s financial […]
Cash-Strapped Nonprofits Serving People With Disabilities Make Case For Higher Payments: CHP
NYAPRS Note: Over the past week, a stream of statewide and local groups representing hundreds of extremely hard pressed NY […]
NYAPRS March 18 Webinar: The Link between Cultural Humility and Repressive Systems; Register Today!
Another NYAPRS Cultural Competency Committee Webinar Series Event! NYAPRS is delighted to announce that our next Cultural Competency Committee webinar, […]
March 4, 5 Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery Listening Sessions in NYS
NYAPRS Note: The federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people […]
DSRIP Denial’s Cruelest Blow Might Be Loss off $1.5B for CBO-Driven Social Determinants Based Approaches
NYAPRS Note: One of the cruelest ironies of the cancellation of DSRIP II is the takedown of plans to invest […]
Don’t MIss the Extraordinary Deegan, Gavin, Dixon Panel at NYAPRS April 21-22 Albany Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: At our April 21-22 Annual Albany Executive Seminar, “2020 Vision: Lead, Partner, Perform and Transform”, NYAPRS is especially […]
“Taking Charge of Your Organization’s Culture”: Register today for “2020 Vision” April 21-22 Albany Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to feature a keynote presentation by Open Minds’ Drew DiGiovanni on ‘Taking Charge of […]
March 18 ‘Peer Support Services for the Health and Wellness Needs of People w MH Challenges Webinar’; See Presentation at NYAPRS Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: Here’s notice of a very timely presentation from our friends at the Chicago Health Disparities Center at the […]