Alliance Note: The statewide Daniel’s Law Week of Action continues today with a virtual Teach-In and Power Hour at noon. […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Calls for Daniel’s Law Pilot Funding Growing, Contact Your Lawmakers Today!
Alliance Note: We continue to push for funding for Daniel’s Law First Responder pilots in the final budget as negotiations […]
Alert: Registration Open for The Alliance’s 20th Annual Executive Seminar on April 25th and 26th!
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s (formerly NYAPRS) 20th Annual […]
NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL MEETING OF DANIEL’S LAW TASK FORCE – March 22nd
Alliance Note: The Daniel’s Law Task Force will hold a virtual meeting next Friday, March 22nd, from 10am to 12:30pm. […]
Fund Daniel’s Law Pilots! Contact Your Lawmakers Today!
Alliance Note: New York is on the brink of taking a great step towards creating an effective, public health centered […]
ALERT: Tell Lawmakers We Need a Clean 3.2% COLA Today!
Alliance Note: The Legislature has begun negotiations with the Governor on the final budget now that each house has released […]
Support Daniel’s Law Pilots! Contact Your Representatives!
Alliance Note: The NYS Legislature and Governor are beginning to negotiate the final budget. Now is the time to push […]
NYC Plans to Boost Youth Peer Support to Help Students
Alliance Note: The New York City Council is looking to support more youth experiencing mental health challenges through a peer-to-peer […]
Sign the Petition to Save Mental Health Clubhouses in NYC!
Alliance Note: Members and supporters of Clubhouses in New York City are excited to see the added investment into expanding […]
Statewide Advocates Call for Flexible 3.2% COLA in Final Budget!
Alliance Note: While we were pleased to see both the NYS Assembly and Senate include a 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment in […]
ALERT: Tell the Governor and Legislature to Support Daniel’s Law Pilot Funding!
Alliance Note: We were heartened to see both the NYS Assembly and Senate have included $2 Million for Daniel’s Law […]
PeerTAC Announcement – Summit Day 1 Registration Closes Tomorrow
ANNOUNCEMENT Don’t Delay! Summit Day 1 Registration Closes Thursday at noon! What it Takes: Supervising Peer Specialists Advocates2-Day FREE Virtual […]
BREAKING: Alliance Priorities Included in NYS Legislature One House Bills
The New York State Assembly and Senate have each released their One House budgets which will serve as their starting […]
BREAKING: 3.2% COLA, Daniel’s Law Pilot Funding in NYS Senate One House Bill!
Alliance Note: The New York State Senate released their One House budget bill late last night. We are very pleased […]
Attend New Supervisor’s Orientation on April 3rd!
Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fears and self-doubt […]
Pressure to Pass 3.2% COLA Mounting
Alliance Note: Advocates continue to call for an increased cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to support the human services workforce, including those […]
Alert: Registration Open for The Alliance’s 20th Annual Executive Seminar on April 25th and 26th!
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s (formerly NYAPRS) 20th Annual […]
Register for The Alliance’s March 21st Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future Our next installment of the Career Quest Series will be […]
Advocates Continue Push for Daniel’s Law Pilots
Alliance Note: New York State needs a public health approach to mental health and substance use crisis calls to support […]
Register for PeerTac’s Free 2-Day Virtual Supervision Summit on March 15 and 22
Join Us! PeerTAC Free 2-Day Virtual Supervision Summit/Leadership Forum March 15 and 22, 9 AM-4 PM Eastern Preliminary Schedule Register […]
Alliance Pushes for 3.2% COLA and Criminal Justice Reforms in Albany!
Thank you to all who attended The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s 27th Annual Legislative Day in Albany yesterday! We […]
Improving Mental Health Crisis Care Starts with Who We Call
Alliance Note: We must improve our overall crisis response system to ensure people experiencing a mental health or substance use […]
TOMORROW! Fight for Our Rights and Workforce this Tuesday in Albany!
As many of you know, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is holding our27th Annual Albany Legislative Day […]
Win a Free Conference Scholarship! Get on the Bus for this Tuesday’s Capital Rally!
As many of you know, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is holding our27th Annual Albany Legislative Day […]
Last Day to Submit! Call for Proposals: 18th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Call for Proposals: Deadline Today!18th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer SpecialistsThursday, July 25 The New York City Peer Specialist […]
GET ON THE BUS! Join the Largest Mental Health COLA Rally of the Year at Alliance Legislative Day!
As many of you know, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is holding our27th Annual Albany Legislative Day […]
Fill the Buses for the Largest Mental Health COLA Rally of the Year! Watch Our Advocacy Prep Session Before Tuesday’s Legislative Day!
As many of you know, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is holding our27th Annual Albany Legislative Day […]
Comprehensive Crisis Care Systems Reduce Costs and Unnecessary Hospitalizations
Alliance Note: Communities throughout the nation are working to improve their mental health and substance use crisis care services by […]
All Hands on Deck for the COLA! Help us Fill Buses from Your Area for this Tuesday’s Capital Rally! Join Our Advocacy Prep Session Today at 1pm!
As many of you know, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is holding our27th Annual Albany Legislative Day […]
Improving Mental Health in the Black Community
As Black History Month comes to a close, we reflect on the resilience of the Black community in the US […]
Today! Join the Alliance Advocacy Training Session for Legislative Day
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will hold an online advocacy training session today (Wednesday 2/28) from 1-2pm […]
Advocates Call for Commercial Insurance Rate Improvements!
Alliance Note: People with commercial insurance plans in New York are often denied desired services from community providers because their […]
Tomorrow! Alliance Advocacy Training Session for Legislative Day
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will hold an online advocacy training session tomorrow (Wednesday 2/28) from 1-2pm […]
All Hands on Deck for the COLA! Help us Fill Buses from Your Area for Next Tuesday’s Capital Rally!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to release ourFY 2024-2025 NYS Budget Policy Priorities and […]
Health Home Providers Push Legislature to Restore Cuts to Program
Alliance Note: New York State’s Health Home program is at risk of a major funding cut which would gut providers’ […]
$36.9m in Federal Grants Announced for Community Behavioral Health
Alliance Note: The Biden-Harris Administration has continued their focus on improving mental health and substance use services throughout the nation […]
Alert: The Alliance Releases Public Policy Priorities and Legislative Day Program!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to release ourFY 2024-2025 NYS Budget Policy Priorities and […]
Alert: The Alliance Releases Public Policy Priorities and Legislative Day Program!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to release ourFY 2024-2025 NYS Budget Policy Priorities and […]
Alert: The Alliance Releases Public Policy Priorities and Legislative Day Program!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to release ourFY 2024-2025 NYS Budget Policy Priorities and […]
Calls for Upstate Clubhouse Funding Gaining Momentum
Alliance Note: As New York looks to improve the Mental Health services system, the state must focus on expanding effective […]
GET ON THE BUS: Alliance 27th Annual Legislative Day March 5th!
Alliance Note: We are less than two weeks away from The Alliance’s 27th Annual Legislative Day on Tuesday, March 5th! […]
NYS Seeks To Set 10-Day Maximum Wait Time For Mental Health Care Visits
State Seeks To Set 10-Day Maximum Wait Time For Mental Health Care VisitsBy Amanda D’Ambrosio Crain’s Health Pulse February 22, […]
TOMORROW! MHA’s Campus Mental Health Town Hall!
Youth Town Hall on Campus Mental Health Thursday, Feb. 22 | 5-6 p.m. ET Register Today Your voice matters. Tell […]
Hochul Administration Adds SOS Teams to Upstate Counties, Proposes New Regs to Increase Access to Services and Guidance that Will Increase PHI Sharing without Consent
Alliance Note: Governor Kathy Hochul announced this morning the expansion of SOS teams that have been providing support and helping […]
Disability Advocates Continue Calling for 3.2% COLA
Alliance Note: Our direct care workers serving people with disabilities are so underpaid that many are struggling to meet their […]
Deadline Fast Approaching! Call for Proposals: 18th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Call for Proposals18th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer SpecialistsThursday, July 25 The New York City Peer Specialist Conference Planning […]
PeerTAC Supervision Summit and Leadership Forum Registration Now Open!
PeerTAC Supervision Summit and Leadership Forum March 15, 2024, 9-4 Supervision Summit Day 1 (includes morning Leadership Forum) March 22, 2024, […]
Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) March 5th Legislative Day and Remaining Regional Forums!
Alliance for Rights and Recovery (Formerly NYAPRS) Legislative Day and Upcoming Forums The Alliance is excited to once again have […]
GET ON THE BUS: Alliance 27th Annual Legislative Day March 5th!
Alliance Note: Our 27th Annual Legislative Day will be held on Tuesday, March 5th! We NEED you to come to […]
Save the Dates for Alliance Legislative Day, Exec Seminar, Annual Conference and Rehab Academy!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to provide the dates of our major conferences and […]
NY Rep. Ritchie Torres Calls for Federal Funding for Clubhouses!
Alliance Note: We are heartened to see New York Representative Ritchie Torres has voiced his support to fund Clubhouse programs […]
Momentum Growing for 3.2% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment
Alliance Note: Yesterday, Alliance CEO Harvey Rosenthal testified at the NYS Legislature’s Mental Hygiene budget hearing. Harvey’s testimony reinforced the […]
Two Days Away! COLA, Crisis Response, and Community Services – Attend The Alliance NYC Regional Forum!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum for the New York City Region in […]
NEXT THURSDAY! Register for The Alliance’s New York City Regional Forum in Brooklyn on February 15th!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum for the New York City Region in […]
Assemblymember Bronson, Daniel’s Law Coalition Members to Speak at Tomorrow’s Regional Forum in Rochester!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum for the Finger Lakes Region in Rochester […]
Contribute to The NYS Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Tax Check-off Program
New York and the nation continue to battle issues of mental health stigma, including inappropriate connections to violence or the […]
Register Today! Attend The Alliance’s New York City Regional Forum in Brooklyn on February 15th!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum for the New York City Region in […]
NYS OMH Seeks Mental Health Program Specialist: Workforce Unit
NYS Office of Mental HealthMental Health Program Specialist 1, Central Office;Salary Grade: 18Salary Range: From $63108 to $80248 AnnuallyEmployment Type: […]
THURSDAY! Attend The Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Forum in Rochester on February 8th!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum for the Finger Lakes Region in Rochester […]
Deadline One Month Away! Call for Proposals: 18th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Call for Proposals18th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer SpecialistsThursday, July 25 The New York City Peer Specialist Conference Planning […]
Next Week! Attend The Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Forum in Rochester on February 8th!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum for the Finger Lakes Region in Rochester […]
The Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services Is Hiring!
The OMH Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services is Hiring! Are you passionate about making a difference in the […]
ALERT: Tell Your Legislators to Support Mental Health Parity!
ACTION ALERT Please Take Action Today! CALL NYS LAWMAKERS & ask them to support SFY 2025 Executive Budget Proposal that […]
Attend The Alliance’s New York City Regional Forum in Brooklyn on February 15th!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum for the New York City Region in […]
Attend The Alliance’s Finger Lakes Regional Forum in Rochester on February 8th!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum for the Finger Lakes Region in Rochester […]
Breaking News: NYC Council Bans Solitary Confinement, Overrides Mayor’s Veto
Alliance Note: New York City has officially banned solitary confinement in city jails after the City Council voted to override […]
New York Needs More Community-Based Services, Not More Hospital Beds
Alliance Note: Much of New York’s plan to address the current mental health crisis has centered around increasing inpatient hospital […]
Next Week! Helgerson, Allen, Scott Live Discussion on NYS 1115 Waiver
Alliance Note: The following comes from Helgerson Solutions Group regarding next Wednesday’s presentation on NY’s 1115 Waiver. See more at […]
Today! Daniel’s Law Task Force CAHOOTS Presentation, 1-3pm
Last year, the Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) joined the Daniel’s Law Coalition and other statewide advocates to push for the passage […]
ALERT! Urge Congress Not to Drop Youth Peer Provisions in the Final SUPPORT Act Package!
Alliance Update: The following comes from our friend Mental Health America’s Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy Caren Howard. Please reply […]
Save the Date: PeerTAC Supervision Summit
Alliance Note: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery announces the PeerTAC Virtual Supervision Summit on March 15th and March 22nd! […]
Read Urban Justice Center’s Report, ‘Reimagining Paths to Health and Justice: Perspectives on Community Diversion’
Alliance Note: The Urban Justice Center’s Mental Health Project recently released a report titled ” Reimagining Paths to Health & […]