For Immediate Release January 21, 2014 Contact: Robert Schwartz 202-207-3665, rschwartz@prismpublicaffairs.com Meena Dayak 301-602-8474 MeenaD@thenationalcouncil.org SAMHSA 2015 Budget Includes […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Guardian: Children’s MH Menaced by ‘Unprecedented Toxic Climate’
NYAPRS Note: A recent survey of 11-25 year-olds in the UK led to a government campaign for action on the […]
NYC Peer Specialist Conference Call for Proposals
Call for Proposals New York City’s Eighth Annual Peer Specialist Conference At New York University’s Kimmel Center Thursday, July 17, […]
NYAPRS Member Only benefit: First 2014 MRLC Webinar, OUTCOMES, Jan 22, 2014 (3)
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS now and be a part of the first MRLC Webinar of 2014, Identifying, Collecting and Using […]
NYS Exec Budget Proposal: NYAPRS’ First Look
To: NYAPRS Members and Friends January 21, 2014 From: Harvey Rosenthal and Briana Gilmore First Look at […]
NYT: Public Hospitals May Gain More Than Expected Under ACA
NYAPRS Note: The article below highlights the unexpected success that MetroPlus, NYC’s public hospital-run insurance company, has had in recruiting […]
Updates For Legislative Day: This Week’s Webinar & Contact Your Senator!
This year’s January 28th NYAPRS Albany Legislative Day promises to be one of most important advocacy actions in our history! […]
Crain’s: De Blasio Vows to Fight Hospital Closures
NYAPRS Note: The imminent closure of Interfaith and LICH hospitals in Brooklyn may be the first test in a new […]
Advisory: MH, Human Rights Advocates Gather to Grieve, Decry Police Killing
NYAPRS Note: Please share this today with your media contacts. N E W S A D V I S […]
MIA: Antidepressants, Pregnancy, and Autism: Time to Worry?
Antidepressants, Pregnancy, and Autism: Time to Worry? Mad in America; Adam Urato, MD, 1/16/14 Does antidepressant use during pregnancy […]
Albany Vigil for Kelly Thomas After Acquittal of His Attackers
NYAPRS Note: On July 5, 2011, police were called to a parking lot to confront a young man named Kelly […]
Crain’s: Illinois Medicaid Waiver May Pave Way For Unprecedented Flexibility
NYAPRS Note: The news below about a federal waiver submission from Illinois healthcare authorities indicates that the national trend toward […]
NYC Mayor De Blasio Picks Bassett as DOHMH Commissioner
Mayor picks new health commissioner ANDREW J. HAWKINS Crain’s January 16, 2014 Mary Travis Bassett, a former deputy health […]
NYAPRS Member Only benefit: First 2014 MRLC Webinar, OUTCOMES, Jan 22, 2014 (2)
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS now and be a part of the first MRLC Webinar of 2014, Identifying, Collecting and Using […]
Feb 28 NYC Cultural Competence in Managed Care Conference
NYAPRS Note: Thanks to months of efforts on the part of our Cultural Competence Committee and staff, NYAPRS is a […]
Genetic Studies May Lead to Better Treatment
NYAPRS Note: New sciences provide insight into how the brain forms and manages behavioral patterns, but could they also provide […]
Film Highlights Addiction Recovery of Over 23 Million
NYAPRS Note: This film highlights the ‘emerging public recovery movement’ related to addiction. Films like this one can make significant […]
Before Your Get On The Bus, Join us for a Webinar and Make Appointments with Legislators!
This year’s January 28th NYAPRS Albany Legislative Day promises to be one of most important advocacy actions in our history! […]
SAMHSA: Webinar on EBPs in Forensic Assertive Community Treatment
If you are having trouble viewing the email below, please click here January 14, 2013 First in the GAINS Center […]
Feds Must Prioritize EHR Billing Fraud
NYAPRS Note: It seems that with every morning comes a new story about fraud in the Medicare system. One little […]
Call For Abstracts: Society for Hispanic Psychiatry & OMNA American Psychiatric Assoc
Note: This travel award by the American Society for Hispanic Psychiatry (ASHP) and the American Psychiatry Association Office of Minority […]
NC: CMS Proposes Eliminating Medicare Access to MH Treatments
NYAPRS Note: We commend the National Council for its strong and prompt reaction (below) to the proposed rule from CMS […]
Military Veterans Set Up Hotline for Colleagues in Distress
NYAPRS Note: Veterans in Toronto arranged an emergency peer-run warm line to cope with a sudden string of PTSD-related suicides. […]
HHS Strengthens Community Living Options
NYAPRS Note: The below announcement from HHS demonstrates an even greater Federal movement toward Olmstead implementation. Not only are states […]
NYAPRS Webinar: Join Us On 1/22 For 2014 Legislative Day Preparation
NYAPRS 2014 Legislative Day Preparation Join us for a Webinar on January 22 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat […]
BRSS TACS: Join Peer Leaders on Learning Community Calls; 1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/26
Greetings Peer Leaders and Project Directors, The BRSS TACS team would like to thank everyone who participated in the December […]
Academy of Peer Services-New Online Courses Beginning Soon!
NYAPRS Note: With the federal shift toward tighter regulatory controls through ACA measures, more states are seeking to transition communities […]
SAMHSA: 5-Part Webinar on EBP For Justice-Involved Persons
If you are having trouble viewing the email below, please click here January 9, 2013 Evidence-Based Practices for Justice-Involved Persons: […]
Woman Shot By NYPD Pens Letter to Mayor Supporting CCIT
A Note From CCIT NYC Leader and NYAPRS President-Elect Carla Rabinowitz: The Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams(CCIT NYC) is so […]
NYAPRS Member Only benefit: First 2014 MRLC Webinar, OUTCOMES, Jan 22, 2014
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS now and be a part of the first MRLC Webinar of 2014, Identifying, Collecting and Using […]
New Project on Psychiatric, Neurologic, and Behavioral Genetics
New Project on Psychiatric, Neurologic, and Behavioral Genetics PhysOrg; Hastings Center Release, 1/8/2014 The Center for Research on Ethical, […]
Webinar 1/24, Housing Policy Opportunities Under Olmstead
NYAPRS Note: Below, an announcement for an expert-led webinar on housing policy opportunities under state Olmstead implementation. Register to join […]
Justice Center in New Law Enforcement Training Mandate From State of State
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday, Governor Cuomo released the 2014 State of State address to the public. Included in the review is […]
DOH: HH HIT Site and Revised Protocol for Information Sharing
NYAPRS Note: The update below from DOH regarding a new Health Information Technology website is particularly important as Health Homes […]
NYAPRS Releases Draft Jan 28 Legislative Day Advocacy Priorities, Get on the Bus!
This year’s January 28th NYAPRS Albany Legislative Day promises to be one of most important advocacy actions in our history! […]
KHN: Nonprofits Go Into For-Profit Insurance Business
NYAPRS Note: The article below highlights a nation-wide trend of community health centers becoming insurance carriers or forming partnerships with […]
SAMHSA: Women & Trauma Webinar Series
*Register Today* https://nasmhpd.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_157379 *You will be given a webinar link in your confirmation email after registering* SPEAKERS: […]
MHW: Newtown Offers Opportunity for Prevention, Peer Interventions
NYAPRS Note: This MHW article highlights the complexity in preventing gun violence, noting that a person who commits these acts […]
WSJ: NYC Corrections Ends Solitary For Prisoners with MH Diagnosis
Solitary Jailing Curbed The Wall Street Journal; Sean Gardiner, 1/5/2014 The New York City Department of Correction has stopped […]
JOIN NYAPRS NOW for First 2014 MRLC Webinar, OUTCOMES, Jan 22, 2014
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS now and be a part of the first MRLC Webinar of 2014, Identifying, Collecting […]
NYT: First Up, Mental Illness. Next Topic Is Up to You
NYAPRS Note: NYT op ed columnist Kristof invited his readers this weekend to propose topics for he and his colleagues […]
Guardian: MH Early Detection in Police Stations
NYAPRS Note: This new pilot program across England aims to provide early detection and treatment of persons with mental health […]
NPR: ‘The Mentally Ill’: A Phrase to Renounce For 2014
A Phrase to Renounce For 2014: ‘The Mentally Ill’ CommonHealth Reform and Reality, from NPR Boston; Carey Goldberg, 1/3/2014 […]
New Fed Rules for Gun Background Checks Include Involuntary Commitment
NYAPRS Note: The new federal rules proposed on Friday through an executive order from President Obama extend state and practitioner […]
Alert: BH RFI Deadline Extension
Breaking news from the NY State Agencies: The deadline for submitting comments (in response to the Request for Information, […]
NYT: ER Visits Seen Increasing with Health Law
NYAPRS Note: A study out of Oregon controversially recorded an increased use of the emergency room among persons who received […]
Peer Specialists Report Their Work is Beneficial to Own Recovery
Mental Health Peer Specialists Report Their Work is Beneficial to Them Newsworks; Maiken Scott, 12/30/13 The Department of Veterans […]
Medicare Requires MH Parity; Provider Shortage Remains
NYAPRS Note: The article below highlights the complex issue of mental health treatment shortages for Medicare recipients, despite new parity […]
2014 BRSS TACS Peer Awards for Health Reform Education
NYAPRS Note: Please note and circulate this small grant opportunity for peer run and community recovery organizations across the nation […]
Study: Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Much Higher for People w Serious MH Conditions
NYAPRS Note: The latest evidence underscoring the critical importance of integrated care approaches. Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Much Higher […]
Guardian: One in 10 Young British ‘Have Nothing to Live for’
NYAPRS Note: A recent survey in Britain indicates that mass unemployment rates among youth is a public health issue due […]
NYC DOHMH January Consumer Leadership Meeting
NYAPRS Note: See below for an invitation from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to an open community […]
NYAPRS Member Only benefit: First 2014 MRLC Webinar, OUTCOMES, Jan 22, 2014
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS now and be a part of the first MRLC Webinar of 2014, Identifying, Collecting and Using […]
Essential New Roles for Peers and Service Recipients in the Whole-Health Era
NYAPRS Note: See below an excerpt from the linked article exploring new roles and responsibilities in the ACA. Ron Manderscheid, […]
OM: BH Costs Account for 38% of Medicaid Costs for Kids
Behavioral Health Costs Account For 38% Of Medicaid Expenditures For Children Open Minds December 30, 2013 Developed by Open […]
SAMHSA: Resources for Peers and Providers to Build Employment Opportunities
SAMHSA ADS Center Employment and the Path of Recovery Are you a person in recovery who has considered pursuing […]
OM: 18% Of Unemployed Adults Have Addiction Disorder
18% Of Unemployed Adults Have Addiction Disorder Open Minds December 30, 2013 Developed by Open Minds, www.openminds.com. All rights […]
NYT: Medicare to Cover More Mental Health Costs
Medicare to Cover More Mental Health Costs New York Times; Judith Graham, 12/27/2013 For decades, older adults with depression, anxiety […]
Diversion Saves Resources, Provides Better Option in NC
NYAPRS Note: The North Carolina crisis diversion program highlighted in the below article is similar to the models provided by […]
Save the Date for the April 24-5 NYAPRS Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS NOTE: For the past 9 years, the NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar has presented the latest information about where our […]
Cultural Competence in Japan Aids Recovery After Tsunami
NYAPRS Note: Below is an excerpt from an article relaying the challenges of overcoming widespread trauma in Northeast Japan after […]
NYT: Response to Article Linking Violence and Psychiatric Disability
NYAPRS Note: In a NYT article from 12/22 entitled “When the Right to Bear Arms Includes the Mentally Ill”, the […]
CNY: Cuomo Buys Time for Interfaith
NYAPRS Note: News of Interfaith’s survival on State funds until March, 2014, comes amidst the re-submission to CMS of the […]
St. Lawrence Psychiatric Won’t Downsize Until After Community Mental Health Services are Stepped Up
St. Lawrence Psychiatric Won’t Downsize Until After Community Mental Health Services are Stepped Up Watertown Daily Times; Sean Ewart, December […]
Mad in America Blog: Returning Stuff
Returning Stuff Mad in America (Blog); Chaya Grossberg, 12/25/13 As a person who never celebrated Christmas, I quietly observe my […]
MHW: NY Advocates Continue to Support RCE Plan, Reinvestment
NYAPRS Update: After last Thursday’s announcement from Governor Cuomo regarding a modification to the RCE plan, many people have contacted […]
Forbes: Military Spending Restricts Mental Health Measures
NYAPRS Note: The failure of the House of Representatives to include essential preventive, assessment, and public health-oriented measures in the […]
BRSS TACS First Fridays: Meet the Expert
NYAPRS Note: BRSS TACS is a National technical assistance resource for recovery supports and services. NYAPRS serves on its leadership […]
MHW: Changes to RCE Doesn’t Alter Advocates Support
N.Y. Advocates Pleased About Reinvestment Plans in Community Mental Health Weekly; Volume 23, Number 48, 12/23/13 Editor’s note: As […]
NYAPRS First Look at Gov Cuomo’s Revised OMH Reconfiguration Plans
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced an overhaul of previous plans to close 3 state psychiatric centers that will, in […]
CIHS: The Gifts Peer Providers Bring
The Gifts Peer Providers Bring SAMHSA-HRSA CIHS; Larry Fricks, December, 2013 In the United States, peer support traces back […]
NC: Why Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence?
NYAPRS Note: The simple article below highlights the central aspects of building an excellent system of care one provider at […]