Dear Friends of Recovery in the North Country, We have been traveling around the state to bring you the latest news […]
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HP: ACA Will Improve Mental Health Care for Hispanics
Obamacare Will Improve Mental Health Care For Hispanics […]
Dr. Ann Sullivan Joins OMH as Commissioner
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS would like to warmly welcome Dr. Ann Sullivan in her new role as OMH Commissioner. Starting this […]
Webinars 11/20-21 from National Council; Care Coordination and Training Libraries
November National Council Live Webinars Care Coordination in Action: Sharing Behavioral Health Patient Information Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2 […]
Study: Most Teen Psychiatric Disorders go Untreated
Most Teen Psychiatric Disorders Go Untreated Less than half of teenagers with mental health problems receive any sort of treatment […]
Medicare Doctors Waste Billions, Manipulate Poor and Ethnically Diverse
NYAPRS Note: This excerpt from a recent ProPublica study (full article linked at bottom of page) highlights the prescribing disparities […]
Libous Introduces Bill Pushing Back State Facility Downsizing Until April 2015
NYAPRS Note: NYS Senator Tom Libous has introduced legislation that would delay state plans to downsize, close and/or consolidate OMH […]
NYT: Peer Force Polices Mexico’s Mental Health System
Ex-Patients Police Mexico’s Mental Health System Karla Zabludovsky, October 21, 2013 MEXICO CITY — On a recent morning, a […]
Review Finds Half of Inmates in Rikers Solitary Have MH Diagnosis
Rikers Island Jail Criticized for Keeping Mentally Ill Inmates in Solitary Mentally ill inmates in New York City’s most […]
NYT: Addiction Specialists Wary of New Painkiller
Addiction Specialists Wary of New Painkiller By Barry Meier, November 15, 2013 Addiction experts protested loudly when the Food and Drug […]
CHP: New Rules Considered in NY Ambulatory Care Sites
New Rules Considered for Ambulatory Care Sites November 18, 2013 The proliferation of care outside of an inpatient setting […]
Blog: Let Go of Fear and Hit Publish
NYAPRS Note: This blog post comes from Duncan, a community member in NY who has found blogging and writing as […]
RTP: How You Can Help Prevent Discrimination Against People with Mental Illness
Recovery to Practice HIGHLIGHTS NOV 14 2013 Volume 4, Issue 18 Materials are now available for “Peer Practice and Context—Developing […]
Man in Distress Prompts First Vermont Police Shooting in 16 Years
NYAPRS Note: This incident, and the other mentioned herein regarding the 19-year-old Iowa man killed by police officers this week, […]
MHC: Move to Limit Insurance Cancellations May Backfire
Reform Update: White House Move to Limit Insurance Cancellations May Backfire By Paul Demko, November 14, 2013 Seeking to defuse a […]
HP: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Lady Gaga’s Impact (2)
ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences — and Problems for a LifetimeBy Lloyd I. Sederer, MD; 11/13/2013 The Born This Way Foundation […]
Rethinking Mental Health in Africa (2)
NYAPRS Note: This report highlights the need for better integration of mental health strategies to alleviate trauma and poverty and […]
HP: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Lady Gaga’s Impact
ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences — and Problems for a Lifetime By Lloyd I. Sederer, MD; 11/13/2013 The Born This Way […]
Rethinking Mental Health in Africa
NYAPRS Note: This report highlights the need for better integration of mental health strategies to alleviate trauma and poverty and […]
Crain’s: Assessment and Mediation in Brooklyn Hospital Negotiations
Community Assessment for Brooklyn, Interfaith to Require Mediation Crain’s Health Pulse, November 14, 2013 The various parties who will […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends 12/7: Tips for Making Plan Choices
Your Daily News Guide to Medicare Part II: Open enrollment ends Dec. 7 Seniors need to make their choices about […]
LI Addiction Experts Seek Role for Insurance
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS has long been an advocate for “provider prevails” rules that insist that treatment professionals have discretion in […]
Parity Expands Veterans’ Behavioral Health Access
Parity Expands Veterans’ Behavioral Health Access By Jeannie Campbell, Executive Vice President, National Council for Behavioral Health Nov 11, […]
Only One Week to Register for PROS Academy!
There is only one week left to register for the 4th Annual PROS Implementation Academy! See the complete program below […]
Chacku Mathai to Head NAMI Star Center National TA Center; Next Thurs Eve Farewell Reception
NYAPRS Note: After 13 years of providing outstanding, transformative support to recovery movements and systems across New York State and […]
Save the Date! NYAPRS Regional Forums Coming to Area Near You
Dear Friends of Recovery in New York, We have been travelling around the state to bring you the latest […]
Veterans Still Suffer Disparity in Mental Health Treatment, Unemployment
Veterans’ access to mental health services needs fixing By Ret. Lt. Col. Steve Brozak, CNN Money, November 11, 2013 […]
CCHP Webinar, 11/15: The Effects of Trauma on Healthcare Utilization
Friday, November 15, 2 p.m. EST View this email in your browser The Effects of Trauma on Healthcare Utilization FREE […]
STILL TIME TO JOIN THE MRLC: Don’t miss Linda Rosenberg, CEO National Council
NYAPRS Note: As you know first-hand, things are happening fast and furiously here in New York State as we transition […]
UT: Feds Release Final BH Parity Rules
New Rule Requires Equal Treatment For Mental Illness By Kelly Kennedy and Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY November 8, 2013 Friday’s […]
CPR: Dec 16 Webinar on Improving Health/Healthcare Features Druss (2)
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation invites you to attend a webinar onMonday, December 16, 2013 at 3:00 – 4:30 […]
MHA Westchester Launches First Episode Initiative (2)
ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF ONTRACKNY @ MHA The Mental Health Association of Westchester is happy to announce the launch of […]
MHA Westchester Launches First Episode Initiative
ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF ONTRACKNY @ MHA The Mental Health Association of Westchester is happy to announce the launch […]
CPR: Dec 16 Webinar on Improving Health/Healthcare Features Druss
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation invites you to attend a webinar on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 3:00 – […]
11/19: Join us in Batavia!- NYAPRS Western NY Regional Forum Seeks YOUR Input on State Policy Changes, Advocacy
Dear Friends of Recovery in the Western Region, Please join us on Tuesday, 11/19 for the NYAPRS Fall Regional […]
JOIN THE MRLC: Don’t miss next webinar by Linda Rosenberg, CEO National Council (2)
NYAPRS Note: As you know first-hand, things are happening fast and furiously here in New York State as we transition […]
HP:Third Strike Against Big Pharma
A Third Strike Against Big Pharma Lloyd I. Sederer, MD; HuffPost Healthy Living Blog; 11/05/2013, 1:56 pm The U.S. […]
Tomorrow: Join us in NYC!- NYAPRS Regional Forum Seeks YOUR Input on State Policy Changes, Advocacy
Dear Friends of Recovery in New York City, Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, 11/7 for the NYAPRS Fall Regional […]
Nov 12 Webinar: How to Build Your Peer Recovery Center
Greetings! BRSS TACS is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar hosted by The Western Massachusetts Training […]
NYAPRS MEMBER ONLY BENEFIT: Linda Rosenberg, CEO National Council, MRLC Webinar
NYAPRS Members: As you know first-hand, things are happening fast and furiously here in New York State as we transition […]
Action Alert: Tell Leaders to Ensure HUD Program Funding in FY2014
Call your Senators and Representative today! Urge them to end sequestration and ensure adequate funding for HUD programs in […]
J&J, Janssen Pay $1.6B for Illegal Marketing of Risperdal, Invega
A.G. Schneiderman Announces $1.6 Billion Settlement With Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals For Illegal Marketing Of Drugs New […]
Syracuse Health Center sells Managed Care Plan, Total Care
NYAPRS Note: The post Standard in Syracuse reports below of the purchase of Total Care by Universal American Corporation. Total […]
Open Minds: OPWDD releases plan to eliminate sheltered workshops
NYAPRS Note: This article comes from our friends at Open Minds who detail below how OPWDD is planning to eliminate […]
TU: New NY law Supports Families Of Abused Disabled
New NY law Supports Families Of Abused Disabled Albany Times Union October 22, 2013 ALBANY — New York can […]
JOIN THE MRLC: Don’t miss next webinar by Linda Rosenberg, CEO National Council
NYAPRS Note: As you know first-hand, things are happening fast and furiously here in New York State as we transition […]
Join us in NYC!- NYAPRS Regional Forum Seeks YOUR Input on State Policy Changes, Advocacy
Dear Friends of Recovery in New York City, Please join us Thursday, 11/7 for the NYAPRS Fall Regional Forum […]
SAMHSA releases Behavioral Health, U.S., 2012 report
October 30, 2013 SAMHSA releases Behavioral Health, U.S., 2012 report By Shannon Brys, Associate Editor The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
Alternatives from “Words of Wellness”
NYAPRS Note: “Words of Wellness” is a recovery newsletter brought to us by the Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey. […]
RTP: Opportunities in WHAM and ACA
If you are having difficulty viewing the RTP E-Newsletter, please click here. E-Newsletter October 31, 2013 Issue 15 RTP […]
Tomorrow: NYAPRS LI Forum Seeks Your Input on State Policy Changes, Advocacy
Dear Friends of Recovery in the Long Island Region, Please join us Friday, 11/1 for the NYAPRS Fall Regional […]
FW: The Cruelty of Solitary Confinement: Freedom Archives
The cruelty of solitary confinement Published: October 28 Let me assure you from firsthand experience, not as an inmate but as […]
Bellevue Opens New Child/Adolescent Psych Unit
Bellevue Hospital Opens New Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit October 30, 2013 (New York, NY) Bellevue Hospital Center, […]
Crain’s Health: Brooklyn Hospitals in Debated Transition
NYAPRS Note: Below are two articles from this week’s Crain’s Health Pulse that highlight the ongoing tension surrounding the closures […]
November 1 NYC Behavioral Health System Planning Forum
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is hosting the last of three forums this Friday, November […]
See Michael Skinner’s ‘Joy’, Triumph over Abuse & Suicide
Following is a video clip of 2013 NYAPRS Faith and Fellowship Award Winner and longtime organizer of our Conference’s longtime […]
NYAPRS is Moving our Albany Offices on Nov 7-8!
NYAPRS is Moving our Albany Offices! We want you to know that NYAPRS will be moving our administrative and Albany […]
NY1: NYC Considers ‘First Episode’ MH Treatment Approach
City Health Dept. Considers “First Episode” Approach To Treating Mental Illness By Erin Billups NY1 October 23, 2013 Mental health […]
Next Tues Hudson Valley NYAPRS Newburgh Forum Seeks Your Input on State Policy Changes, Advocacy! (2)
Dear Friends of Recovery in the Hudson Valley Region, Please join us at next Tuesday’s NYAPRS Fall Regional Forum in […]
Oct 31 SAMHSA Webinar: Business Case for Hiring/Retaining Employees w BH Issues
Greetings! Please find an announcement below regarding an upcoming SAMHSA webinar. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration […]
Next Friday’s NYAPRS LI Forum Seeks YOUR Input on State Policy Changes, Advocacy
Dear Friends of Recovery in the Long Island Region, Please join us Friday, 11/1 for the NYAPRS Fall Regional […]
Nov 13 Albany Meeting Seeks Common Ground on Peer SU & MH Recovery Services
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from the Mental Health Empowerment Project’s Amy Colesante. NYS mental health and addiction recovery peer […]
CHP: While NYS Medicaid Enrollment Booms, Per Enrollee Cost Drops by 32%
Medicaid Growth Is Outside NYC Borders Crain’s Health Pulse October 23, 2013 The New York City Independent Budget Office released […]
TU: 150,000 Enroll in NYS Healthcare Exchange
After Rocky Start, State Site Runs More SmoothlyNew York Avoids Fed System Glitches, Enrolls 150,000 By Claire Hughes Albany Times […]
Next Tues Hudson Valley NYAPRS Newburgh Forum Seeks Your Input on State Policy Changes, Advocacy!
Dear Friends of Recovery in the Hudson Valley Region, Please join us at next Tuesday’s NYAPRS Fall Regional Forum […]
NYAPRS PROS Academy Program is Now Available!
NYAPRS Note: We are excited to announce the two day program for our 4th Annual PROS Implementation Academy! See below […]
CHP: NYC Health Center Adds Yoga, Acupuncture, Energy Healing
NYAPRS Note: In response to patient demand and the inspiring personal experience of its director Catherine Abate, a NYC health […]
MHW: Family Engagement Key to Justice-Involved Youth; MHANYS Report
Family engagement key to justice-involved youth with MI Mental Health Weekly Vol. 23, # 40; Oct. 21, 2013 Family […]
Advocacy on CIT Reaches Albany Legislative News
NYAPRS Note: This most recent article on Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams (CCIT) in the Legislative Gazette demonstrates the far-reaching […]
MHW: Advocates Call for Effective Implementation of Olmstead Mandate
Resources, supports and workforce necessary in NYS Olmstead plan Mental Health Weekly Vol. 23, # 40; Oct. 21, 2013 Amid […]
NYT: Sociological Influence in A.D.H.D. Diagnosis
The Not-So-Hidden Cause Behind the A.D.H.D. Epidemic New York Times Magazine By MAGGIE KOERTH-BAKER October 15, 2013 Between the fall of 2011 and […]
Join OMH on 10/31 for MyPSYCKES Advisory Group
MyPSYCKES ADVISORY GROUP Thursday October 31, 2013 Time: 9:00am— 3:30pm. Lunch will be provided Please join us to make […]