Alliance Note: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to serve as a lead partner in […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Alliance Calls on NYC DOHMH Commissioner to Implement Peer-Led First Responder Teams, Revamp its Proposal to Expand Services to Clubhouse Members
Alliance Note: In a forum sponsored by Crain’s yesterday, NYC Commission of Health and Mental Hygiene Dr. Ashwin Vasan committed […]
Alert: Register for Next Week’s Virtual Daniel’s Law Engagement Session to Call for Mental Health vs Police First Responders!
Good afternoon! As many of you may know, the Daniel’s Law Task Force will be hosting a virtual stakeholder engagement session […]
TODAY! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Regional Forum in Buffalo!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
Sign Petition to Save Mental Health Clubhouses in NYC!
Alliance Note: Members and supporters of Mental health Clubhouses in New York City are excited to see the added investment […]
OMH Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week!
We recognize that the language we use matters to those around us. We invite you to learn more about some […]
Gov Hochul Does Not Plan to Roll Back MH Investments to Make Up for Budget Shortfall
N.Y. Budget Leaders Want To Avoid Education, Health Cuts Amid $4.3B GapBy Kate Lisa Spectrum News November 15, 2023 New […]
Mayor Adams’ Police Focused Mental Health Plan Led to No Improvements
Alliance Note: After a year of implementation, Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to address the growing mental health crisis in the […]
TOMORROW! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Regional Forum in Buffalo!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
TOMORROW! Attend the ‘Supervision for the Ages: Partnering with the Generations’ Training Session!
Bridging the gaps between generations in the workplace is a necessary step in building new leaders, sustaining our workforce, and […]
Workforce Investments, Crisis Services, and Housing! Attend THIS WEDNESDAY’S (11/15) Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) Regional Forum in Buffalo!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
Tomorrow is Last Chance to Register for National Day of Action
Alliance Note: Please see below for information on how to register for the Federal Anti-Solitary Taskforce’s National Day of Action […]
Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) to Launch Free Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series
Alliance Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future In recognition of National Disability Employment Month and in […]
Register for November 30th OMH Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann Sullivan!
OMH Statewide Town Hall Featuring Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D.Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. OMH is […]
Don’t Miss Next Tuesday’s ‘Supervision for the Ages: Partnering with the Generations’ Training Session!
Bridging the gaps between generations in the workplace is a necessary step in building new leaders, sustaining our workforce, and […]
Disability Rights California and Alameda County Reach Settlement to Improve Community MH Services
Alliance Note: Yesterday, Alameda County in California reached a settlement with Disability Rights California and the US Department of Justice […]
Peer-To-Peer Veteran Support Program Expands Into all 62 Counties in NYS
Alliance Note: Thanks to Governor Hochul and OMH Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, New York will be expanding access to […]
Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) and Our Colleagues Join to Press for a COLA, Investment in MH Services
Alliance Note: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s (formerly NYAPRS) Harvey Rosenthal joined dozens of advocates to for a 3.2% […]
Crisis Response, Hospital Diversion, and Peer Services! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) WNY Regional Forum in Buffalo (11/15)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
TOMORROW! Don’t Miss The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Nov 8-9 Recovery & Rehab Academy!
Alliance Note: Today is the final day to register for this year’s 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy! Join us […]
Virtual Tickets Available for Baltic Street’s 1st Annual Symposium! Register for Tomorrow’s Event!
Can’t be in New York City for the Baltic Street Peer-Based Mental Health Service Symposium tomorrow? Livestream (virtual) Pass tickets […]
End the Criminalization of Mental Illness, Pass Treatment Not Jail Act!
Alliance Note: The criminalization of mental health and substance use challenges has led to a staggering number of people experiencing […]
2 DAYS AWAY! Register for the Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Nov 8-9 Recovery & Rehab Academy!
Alliance Note: We are only two days away from this year’s 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy! Join us this […]
ALERT: Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Meeting – Monday, Nov. 20, 3 to 5 p.m.
The Daniel’s Law Task Force will host the first among a series of stakeholder meetings intended to help improve the […]
Register for the ‘Supervision for the Ages: Partnering with the Generations’ Training Session!
Bridging the gaps between generations in the workplace is a necessary step in building new leaders, sustaining our workforce, and […]
Gov. Hochul Appoints Members to NYS ‘Commission on the Future of Health Care’
Alliance Note: As the New York State works to improve the public healthcare system, Governor Hochul has created a commission […]
2 pm Today! Fighting for Recovery Webinar w Phyllis Vine
Hi all, We were just asked a few minutes ago to publicize this! Phyllis and I did a panel on […]
ALERT: Register Today for NEXT WEEK’S Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Nov 8-9 Recovery & Rehab Academy!
Alliance Note: We’re only a few days away from this year’s inspiration and information packed Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: […]
ALERT: Register Today for NEXT WEEK’S Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Nov 8-9 Recovery & Rehab Academy!
Alliance Note: We’re only a few days away from this year’s inspiration and information packed Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: […]
Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) Releases Full Program for Nov 8-9 Recovery & Rehab Academy!
Alliance Note: We’re less than 2 weeks away from this year’s inspiration and information packed Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: […]
Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) Releases Full Program for Nov 8-9 Recovery & Rehab Academy!
Alliance Note: We’re less than 2 weeks away from this year’s inspiration and information packed Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: […]
States Are Inappropriately Using Opioid Settlement Funds for Law Enforcement
Alliance Note: As the nation continues to grapple with the continuing opioid use and overdose crisis, more pharmaceutical manufacturers and […]
Don’t Miss Keynote David Woods Bartley at The 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy! Final Program Available!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is thrilled to introduce David Woods Bartley, a two-time TED talk presenter, as the […]
Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) to Launch Free Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series
Alliance Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future In recognition of National Disability Employment Month and in […]
Register for the ‘Supervision for the Ages: Partnering with the Generations’ Training Session!
Bridging the gaps between generations in the workplace is a necessary step in building new leaders, sustaining our workforce, and […]
Attend The Alliance’s (Formerly NYAPRS) WNY Regional Forum on Nov. 15th!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
Expected Role of Social Care Networks in NYS’ 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver
Alliance Note: While New York State’s 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver is still awaiting approval, more details about how the state […]
Recovery & Rehabilitation Award Winner: Dr. Robert Myers!
One of the most brilliant and innovative mental health leaders of our time, we are honored to present Dr. Robert […]
Attend The Alliance’s (Formerly NYAPRS) WNY Regional Forum on Nov. 15th!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
Attend ‘Breaking Barriers: Confronting Social Injustice and Oppression’ at the 14th Annual Rehab Academy!
Join us for the 14th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy, in Albany, NY on November 8-9 and attend the special […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Regional Youth Advocacy Specialists and Regional Adult Advocacy Specialist Positions Open!
The Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services is expanding again! OMH is thrilled to announce several additional openings in […]
Attend this Year’s Rehab Academy Featuring The Thriving Despite Challenges Workshop!
Join us for the 14th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy, in Albany, NY on November 8-9 and attend the workshop […]
NYS Bill to target Adverse Childhood Experiences Heads to Hochul’s desk
NYS Bill to target Adverse Childhood Experiences Heads to Hochul’s deskBy Aditi Lamba New York State Spectrum News October 17, […]
Insurers Slam Mental Health Parity Plan
Insurers Slam Mental Health Parity PlanPolitico October 18, 2023 The Biden administration has proposed expanding requirements for insurers to cover […]
Join Peer Supporter Celebration Day Events!
Alliance Note: Thursday, October 19th, is Peer Support Celebration Day! There are many ways to celebrate the unique and immense […]
Register Today! 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy!
Register today for the 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy. “Empowering Lives: Cultivating Change, Connection and Collaboration,” held on November […]
Register for the 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, formerly NYAPRS, is pleased to announce the program for the 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation […]
Gov. Hochul Gives Update On State’s $1 Billion Investment Into Mental Health Care, Homelessness
Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) News Note: Governor Hochul held a new conference in NYC this morning to provide more details about […]
The Alliance Joins NYS Behavioral Health Advocates in Demand for Increased Funding
Alliance Note: The mental health workforce has been underfunded for decades. All of us know the lack of adequate pay […]
NYAPRS Seeks Fully Balanced Study in New NYS AOT Evaluation
NYAPRS Note: Mandating treatment against an individual’s desires is a clear violation of their right to autonomy and choice. There […]
14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: Registration Open!
We are excited to announce we have now begun accepting registration for the 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy, Empowering […]
Read the New Report on Improving Mental Health Outcomes
NYAPRS Note: The recently published Report on Improving Mental Health Outcomes outlines useful voluntary approaches to support people with mental […]
Temple University Collaborative Seeking Participants for ConnectionsRx Program
NYAPRS Note: The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion is seeking young adults (aged 18 to 30) with serious mental […]
Register for Wednesday’s New Supervisors Training!
NYAPRS Note: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fears […]
MHW: A NYAPRS Name Change Reflects Broader National Focus, Emphasis on Recovery
NYAPRS Note: Earlier this month NYAPRS announced that, in keeping recommendations of our Board and staff’s last strategic plan, we […]
Advocates Push for Daniel’s Law Passage during Statewide Daniel’s Day Events!
NYAPRS Note: Daniel Prude should have been able to celebrate another birthday last Wednesday, but he and his family were […]
NYAPRS to Celebrate Rebranding as the Alliance for Rights and Recovery at 41st Annual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Board and staff are elated to announce our rebranding with the wider NYAPRS community! Effective October […]
Correction: TODAY! Daniel’s Day Events in Albany, Brooklyn, and Rochester!
*CORRECTION: The Rochester Daniels Day event will be held from 4-7pm. If Daniel Prude had received the proper mental health […]
TOMORROW: Daniel’s Day Events in Albany, Brooklyn, and Rochester!
If Daniel Prude had received the proper mental health support when he was experiencing a mental health crisis in March […]
NYAPRS Will Continue to Advocate for System Improvements during State Spending Freeze!
NYAPRS Note: Governor Hochul’s administration has informed NYS agencies that their budgets for next year must be the same as […]
NYAPRS Lifetime Achievement Awardee Spotlight: Paolo del Vecchio! See Full List of Award Winners!
NYAPRS Note: We are excited to have the Director of SAMHSA’s Office of Recovery, Paolo del Vecchio, present at our […]
Sign Up for NYC Bus to NYAPRS’ Conference! Just a Few Days Left to Reserve Your Spot!
In Memory of Daniel Prude, New York Needs Non-Police Mental Health Emergency First Responders!
NYAPRS Note: Today (September 20th) is Daniel Prude’s birthday. He was a father, brother, uncle, son and deeply loved by […]
Register for The NYAPRS Collective’s New Supervisors Training!
NYAPRS Note: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fears […]
Honoring Daniel Prude: Statewide Daniel’s Day Events This Saturday!
Dear Community, Tomorrow (September 20th) is Daniel Prude’s birthday. He was a father, brother, uncle, son and deeply loved by […]
NYAPRS 41st Annual Conference: Sign Up for NYC Bus!
NYC Bus for NYAPRS Conference: Sign Up Today! Our 41st Annual Conference is just around the corner, only two weeks […]
NYS Office of Mental Health Seeking Assistant Commissioner
NYAPRS Note: We encourage anyone who is interested to apply for a recently published job vacancy with the NYS Office […]
Honoring Daniel Prude: Statewide Daniel’s Day Events Next Saturday!
Dear Community, Next Wednesday, September 20th is Daniel Prude’s birthday. He was a father, brother, uncle, son and deeply loved […]
Register for NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference! Bus from NYC Available!
NYAPRS Note: Our 41st Annual Conference is just two weeks away! We are happy to announce we still have space […]
OMH Releases Recommendations from 2023 Community Engagement Sessions: Discuss these with OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan at the NYAPRS Conference!
NYAPRS Note: The NYS Office of Mental Health has released the attached 124-slide presentation that summarizes recommendations they received from […]
Register for the OMH Webinar for All Providers Next Thursday, September 21st!
NYAPRS Note: The NYS Office of Mental Health will be hosting a webinar for All Providers Next Thursday, September 21st, […]
Alert: NYAPRS to Rebrand as the Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
September 8, 2023 Dear Friends, On behalf of our Board of Directors and our staff team, I am writing to […]