Alliance Note: Mental Health America has recently released their 2023 Young Leaders Council Report which looks to what is next […]
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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 […]
Alert: Please Complete Survey re a Pension Benefit for the Non-Profit Workforce!
Alliance Note: As you know, raising compensation for our dedicated workforce has long been a top priority for our Alliance […]
Final Version: Honoring Celia Brown on the First Anniversary of Her Passing
Alliance Note: Here is an updated version of yesterday’s posting in which a number of additional dear friends, colleagues and […]
CMS Pushing States to Increase Medicaid Re-Enrollment
Alliance Note: The pandemic related changes to Medicaid coverage and enrollment processes ended on April 1st of 2023. Since then, […]
TODAY! Join The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Valley Regional Forum in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
TOMORROW! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Valley Regional Forum in White Plains on Tuesday (12/12)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
Commercial Health Plans Continue to Fail New Yorkers Seeking Mental Health Supports
Alliance Note: Despite efforts to create parity between Medicaid and commercial insurance coverage from the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies, […]
TIME SENSITIVE: SAMHSA Seeks Public Health Advisor
SAMHSA Seeks Public Health AdvisorPlease see some details from the website at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/764121300 and note that the rapid deadline for […]
Attention! Transition from NYS Grants Gateway to Statewide Financial System
From: omh.sm.PublicInformation <PublicInformation@omh.ny.gov>Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 1:40 PMSubject: Attention! Transition from Grants Gateway to Statewide Financial System Dear Provider, […]
Watch Next Tuesday’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council Meeting!
Alliance Note: Next Tuesday’s meeting of New York’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council will be a very special one, marking […]
FOUR Days Away! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Regional Forum in White Plains on Tuesday (12/12)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
MHA Young Leaders Council Report Explores the Realities of Youth Advocacy
Challenging, Sustaining, and Evolving: An Anthology on Youth Mental Health Advocacy (and Hope) Young people have mobilized, organized, […]
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 […]
Improve Your Advocacy! Join The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Regional Forum in White Plains Next Tuesday!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
Next Tuesday (6/12)! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Regional Forum in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Regional Forum in White Plains Next Tuesday!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
Minneapolis Set to Reduce Unnecessary Use of Police in Wake of DOJ Findings
Alliance Note: In June of 2023 the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a letter of findings which detailed numerous […]
Officials Prepping Legislative Agenda to Aid New Yorkers with Disabilities: NY State of Politics
Officials Prepping Legislative Agenda to Aid New Yorkers with DisabilitiesBy Kate Lisa New York State of Politics December 3, 2023 […]
Time is Running Out! Help Our Alliance for Rights & Recovery to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community on Giving Tuesday!
TODAY TUESDSAY NOVEMBER 28! Our newly re-branded Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) urges you to support our landmark […]
Time is Running Out! Help Our Alliance for Rights & Recovery to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community on Giving Tuesday!
TODAY TUESDSAY NOVEMBER 28! Our newly re-branded Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) urges you to support our landmark […]
NYS Executive Chamber Seeks Inclusive Internship Coordinator
The New York State Executive Chamber is seeking an Inclusive Internship Coordinator within the Office of the Chief Disability Officer. […]
Alliance Staff Give Testimony at Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Engagement Session!
Alliance Note: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s (formerly NYAPRS) Harvey Rosenthal, CEO, and Luke Sikinyi, Director of Public Policy, […]
TODAY! Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Engagement Session
As many of you may know, the Daniel’s Law Task Force will be hosting a virtual stakeholder engagement session TODAY (Monday, […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $74.4 Million in Funding Opportunities to Improve Behavioral Health
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $74.4 Million in Funding Opportunities to Improve Behavioral Health Thursday, November 16, 2023 Funding opportunities for grant […]
Governor Hochul Set to Sign ‘Clean Slate Act’ Today!
Alliance Note: Governor Hochul plans to sign the Clean Slate Act into law today! We are very pleased to see […]
Mental Health Advocates Conduct DC Congressional Briefing in Support of the Peer Act
This past Monday, Mental Health America, the National Association of Peer Supporters, the Mental Health Liaison Group, our Alliance for […]
The Alliance and Partners Launch New Federal Initiative to Embed Recovery Approaches, Address Inequities across the Nation
Alliance Note: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to serve as a lead partner in […]
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 […]