Alliance Note: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be testing a new model of care integrating behavioral […]
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Upcoming Alliance (Formerly NYAPRS) Advocacy Events
Alliance for Rights and Recovery NYS Budget and Legislative Advocacy The Alliance staff and colleagues have begun actively working on […]
Alert! 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 […]
NYC Council MH Chair Lee Co-Authors Op-Ed Urging Changes to City Clubhouse Expansion Proposal
Alliance Note: New York City Clubhouse supporters and advocates continue to push for changes to the City’s proposed plan to […]
Advocates Urge Governor Hochul and the Legislature to Increase COLA, Add $500m
Advocates for New Yorkers with mental health and addiction related challenges, and the community-based organizations that support them are grateful […]
TODAY! Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Listening Session in NYC – 4-6pm
Alliance Note: More cities have been recognizing the need to provide alternative responses to mental health and substance use crisis […]
Governor Hochul, AG James Push Commercial Insurance Provider Network Improvements
Alliance Note: A major initiative outlined in Governor Hochul’s proposed 2024-25 budget for New York is improving commercial insurance parity. […]
Alliance’s First Look at Governor Hochul’s 2024-2025 Executive Budget Proposal
Alliance’s First Look at Governor Hochul’s 2024-2025 Executive Budget Proposal:1.5% COLA and Minimum Wage Hike; Criminal Justice ReformsClosure of up […]
Tomorrow! Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Listening Session – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
The Daniel’s Law Task Force will host this week the next in a series of stakeholder listening sessions aimed at […]
TOMORROW! Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing Webinar
OMH Seeks NYC Field Office Director
Employment Opportunity Director Mental Health Field Office 2, M-8New York City Field Office – New York, New York The New […]
In Honor of Rev Dr Martin Luther King: Excerpts from ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’
Alliance Note: I spent some time this morning reading Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s storied “Letter from Birmingham Jail” […]
Progressing into 2024: Strengthening New York State’s Continuum of Mental Healthcare
Greetings and happy new year from all of us at the New York State Office of Mental Health! My sincerest […]
Helgerson: Everything You Need to Know about New York’s Newly-Approved $6B Medicaid Waiver
Alliance Update: Here’s summary of NY’s New 1115 Medicaid Waiver agreement by former NYS Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson, Greg Allen, […]
HRSA is Hosting a Grants 101 Virtual Workshop for Organizations Serving Hispanic/Latino Communities Next Week
Alliance Note: Next week, The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will be hosting a virtual workshop to help organizations […]
Daniel’s Law + Treatment Not Jail Coalitions Joining Forces for 1/17 Albany Advocacy Day!
The Daniel’s Law and Treatment Not Jail Coalitions will be holding their first advocacy day of the year next Wednesday, […]
Register for The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) January 18th Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future In alignment with the Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s commitment […]
Gov Hochul’s State of the State Message Offers a Mixed Bag
January 10, 2024 Contact: Harvey Rosenthal 518-527-0564; Luke Sikinyi at 518-703-0264 New York State of the State Message […]
Bazelon Issues Report on the Benefits of Peer Supports in Crisis Services
BAZELON ISSUES REPORT ON THE BENEFITS OF PEER SUPPORTS IN CRISIS SERVICES January 9, 2024 — Today the Bazelon Center […]
More on New York’s 1115 Waiver
Alliance Note: New York State’s 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver amendment was officially approved by CMS yesterday. This waiver aims to […]
Attend Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Listening session – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
The Daniel’s Law Task Force will host the next in a series of stakeholder listening sessions aimed at gathering feedback […]
DOH Aging Lead Herbst On Building A Master Plan That’s Not Just For People 65+
Alliance Update: The NYS Department of Health’s lead on the developing Master Plan for Aging Adam Herbst is emphasizing that […]
Tomorrow! Broome County MH Commissioner Nancy Williams to Speak at Alliance Southern Tier Regional Forum!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum in Binghamton for the Southern Tier Region […]
Hochul: Agreement Reached on New York’s New 1115 Medicaid Waiver, Some Details Available
Alliance Update:After several years of negotiations, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that NYS has reached an agreement with the Centers for […]
ACT NOW! : Only a Few Slots Left for Alliance’s Leadership Institute 2024
Alliance Note: Not all leaders are born– excellence in transformative leadership can be developed with the right guidance and nurturing […]
MHEP’s Virtual Training & Workshops in January!
The Mental Health Empowerment Project is thrilled to announce fourteen virtual workshops and training sessions covering a range of […]
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 […]
Alert! Fill Out Survey in Regard to Pension for Community Not for Profit Providers by COB Monday
Alliance Update: If you have not already completed the survey our friends at MHANYS had developed, please do so by […]
Broome County MH Commissioner Nancy Williams to Speak at Alliance Southern Tier Regional Forum!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum in Binghamton for the Southern Tier Region […]
ACT NOW! : Only a Few Slots Left for Alliance’s Leadership Institute 2024
Alliance Note: Not all leaders are born– excellence in transformative leadership can be developed with the right guidance and nurturing […]
Meet NYS Reps Donna Lupardo and Senator Lea Webb at Wednesday’s (1/10) Southern Tier Regional Forum!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum in Binghamton for the Southern Tier Region […]
NYC Clubhouse Supporters Advocate for Structural Changes to Expansion Proposal!
Alliance Note: Yesterday, the Alliance joined City Council members and NYC Clubhouse supporters for a rally calling the city to […]
NYC Councilmembers, City Clubhouse Supporters Rally to Save Clubhouses
Alliance Note: This morning Alliance staff joined New York City Councilmembers and City Clubhouse members, staff, and community supporters at […]
TODAY! Rally to Save NYC Clubhouses at 11am at City Hall!
Join Wednesday’s (Today) City Hall 11am Rally to Save NYC Clubhouses! Alliance Note: When NYC Mayor Eric Adams took office […]
MHW Contrasts Calls for Advances in Rights Based Services vs Expansion of AOT, More Funding for Community Services
Alliance Update: At the top of each year, the Mental Health Weekly seeks comments from mental health about their chief […]
MHW: Parity, Medicaid Review, 988 Usage Research, Among 2023 Highlights
Alliance Update: Each year, the Mental Health Weekly publishes an overview of top mental health policy issues from the previous […]
Governor Hochul Unveils First Proposal of 2024 State of the State: the Consumer Protection & Affordability Agenda
Governor Hochul Unveils First Proposal of 2024 State of the State: the Consumer Protection & Affordability AgendaJanuary 2, 2024 First […]
Governor Hochul Unveils First Proposal of 2024 State of the State: the Consumer Protection & Affordability Agenda
JANUARY 2, 2024Albany, NY Governor Hochul Unveils First Proposal of 2024 State of the State: the Consumer Protection & Affordability […]
Medicare Expands to Cover More Mental Health Services
Alliance Note: Legislation passed by Congress to increase access to mental health services went into effect on January 1st. Medicare […]
TOMORROW! Join the Rally to Save NYC Clubhouses 11am at City Hall!
Join Wednesday’s City Hall 11am Rally to Save NYC Clubhouses! Alliance Note: When NYC Mayor Eric Adams took office in […]
Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Southern Tier Regional Forum Next Wednesday (January 10th)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum in Binghamton for the Southern Tier Region […]
ACT NOW! : Only a Few Slots Left for Alliance’s Leadership Institute 2024
Alliance Note: Not all leaders are born– excellence in transformative leadership can be developed with the right guidance and nurturing […]
Join Wednesday’s City Hall 11am Rally to Save NYC Clubhouses!
Join Wednesday’s City Hall 11am Rally to Save NYC Clubhouses! Alliance Note: When NYC Mayor Eric Adams took office in […]
Help Us to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community: Made a Tax Deductible Contribution to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
Dear Friends, The holiday season offers us a time for reflection on the past year and to make resolutions about […]
Help Us to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community: Made a Tax Deductible Contribution to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
Dear Friends, The holiday season offers us a time for reflection on the past year and to make resolutions about […]
Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Southern Tier Regional Forum Next Wednesday (January 10th)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum in Binghamton for the Southern Tier Region […]
3.2% COLA, Workforce Investments Needed to Increase Access to Mental Health Services
Alliance Note: The current mental health workforce crisis paired with the increased demand for services has led to long wait […]
Help Us to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community: Made a Tax Deductible Contribution to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
Dear Friends, The holiday season offers us a time for reflection on the past year and to make resolutions about […]
2023 Highlights from Ron Manderscheid
Alliance Note: Ron Manderscheid is one of our field’s and movement’s greatest champions, educators and guides. Over the past 4 […]
Today Begins the 7 Days of Kwanzaa: Happy Holiday!
NYAPRS Note: On behalf of the Alliance’s Cultural Competence Committee, Board and staff, we want to wish you all a […]
Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Southern Tier Regional Forum on Wednesday (January 10th)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Forum in Binghamton for the Southern Tier Region […]
New York City and State Must Expand Housing First Availability
Alliance Note: Many cities are attempting to tackle the rising rates of homelessness through new policies and programs aimed at […]
Help Us to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community: Made a Tax Deductible Contribution to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
Dear Friends, The holiday season offers us a time for reflection on the past year and to make resolutions about […]
Help Us to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community: Made a Tax Deductible Contribution to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
Dear Friends, The holiday season offers us a time for reflection on the past year and to make resolutions about […]
OMH Seeks Hudson River Field Office Director
Employment OpportunityDirector Mental Health Field Office 1, M-6Hudson River Field Office – Poughkeepsie, New York The New York State Office […]
Alert: Please Complete Survey on Pension Benefits for the Non-Profit Workforce!
Alliance Note: As you know, raising compensation for our dedicated workforce has long been a top priority for the Alliance […]
Alliance Staff Provide Testimony at NYS Assembly Health Care Workforce Hearing
Alliance Note: The NYS Assembly held a hearing on the Health Care workforce this past Tuesday. Alliance Public Policy Director […]
NYC City Council Passes Solitary Confinement Ban!
Alliance Note: Yesterday, New York City lawmakers passed a bill restricting solitary confinement to four hours for all city jails. […]
Partnership to End Addiction Survey Opportunity
Alliance Note: Partnership to End Addiction along with NYS OASAS is conducting a survey regarding people’s experience with children to […]
NYC Finding Some Success Reducing Effects of the Pandemic on the Mental Health Crisis
Alliance Note: The assistant commissioner for the NYC bureau of mental health presented data on New York City mental health […]
Meet our Alliance’s Leadership Institute Expert Faculty! Register Today: Only a Few Slots Left!
Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to introduce you to our Leadership Institute’s expert faculty. This is […]
Prayers for Peace, Hope for Healing from the Alliance
Prayers for Peace, Hope for Healing from the Alliance Now more than ever, we are very grateful to call you […]
New York City Council Aims to Ban Solitary Confinement
Alliance Note: The New York City Council will be voting on a bill to ban solitary confinement in city jails. […]
Alliance’s Leadership Institute Announces Webinar Offerings: Register Today for the Remaining Slots!
Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to provide details about webinar offering that have been specially designed […]
New Link! Register today for the January 22nd Regional Advisory Committee- Housing: Rights & Grievance Procedures
NEW LINK: Register today for the January 22nd Regional Advisory Committee- Housing: Rights & Grievance Procedures Regional Advisory Committee, January […]
ACT NOW! : Slots Going Fast for Alliance’s Leadership Institute 2024
Alliance Note: Not all leaders are born– excellence in transformative leadership can be developed with the right guidance and nurturing […]
Message from OMH Commissioner Sullivan – Hospital and Community Provider Coordination for Post-Discharge Mental Health Treatment
Please see the message below from New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan. Dear Colleagues, Let […]
Alert: The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Annual Legislative Day will be on March 5th, 2024!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to announce that our upcoming 27th Annual Legislative Day […]
Bipartisan Support for Bill to Increase Tele-Mental Health Services for Rural Populations
Alliance Note: Telehealth services offer an opportunity to reduce the gap in access to mental health and substance use for […]
Register today for the January 22nd Regional Advisory Committee- Housing: Rights & Grievance Procedures
Regional Advisory Committee, January 22, 20248:30am-12:30pm The NYS Office of Mental Health’s Regional Advisory Committee regularly hosts is a public […]
ACT NOW! : Slots Going Fast for Alliance’s Leadership Institute 2024
Alliance Note: Not all leaders are born– excellence in transformative leadership can be developed with the right guidance and nurturing […]
Register for The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) December 21st Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future In recognition of National Disability Employment Month and in alignment […]