NYAPRS Note: There’re only 5 weeks until NYAPRS’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to be held this September 10-12 […]
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Join Aug 14 CMHS National Advisory Committee Council Meeting
CMHS National Advisory Committee Council Meeting-August 14, 2013 We invite you to attend the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) […]
CHP: LI Hospital Reconfigures to Outpatient, ED Service
NYAPRS Note: There’s been some local, union and legislator push back to the NYS Office of Mental Health’s plan to […]
MNT: Group Releases New Suicide Prevention and Recovery Guide
New Guide On Suicide Prevention For Mental Health Workers Medical News Today July 29, 2013 SANE Australia has released a […]
LG: Tkaczyk Pushes for Reinvestment in NYS State Hospital Reconfiguration Plan
OMH Plan Calls for Closing of 9 Psychiatric Centers By Matthew Dondiego Legislative Gazette July 30, 2013 The New York […]
MH: Medicaid Managed Care Plans to Offer Plans on Exchanges
A Different Kind Of Medicaid ExpansionMedicaid managed-care insurers prepare to offer plans on insurance exchanges, testing whether more Americans are […]
Alert: Urge Your Representative to Oppose the THUD Bill!
This alert comes to us from NYAIL and the National Low Income Housing Coalition Urge Your Representative to Oppose the House […]
Last Call! Free Training to be a Comic at This Year’s Annual Conference
NYAPRS NOTE: Comedy Volunteers Wanted! Renowned comic David Granirer, founder of Stand Up For Mental Health, will be training people […]
Alert: Ask Your Rep to Stand Up for Behavioral Healthcare Access in Weds
NYAPRS Note: Please contact your Congressional representative today to urge their support for the Excellence in Mental Health Act, which […]
MHW: Housing Agreement Ends 10-Year Battle for NYC Adult-Home Residents with SMI
Housing Agreement Ends 10-Year Battle for NYC Adult-Home Residents with SMI Mental Health Weekly – July 29, 2013 New York mental […]
MP: Mental Health Parity Rules Coming in Early Fall
Mental Health Parity Rules Coming Soon Published: Jul 24, 2013 By David Pittman, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today WASHINGTON – The […]
Aug 27 Public Hearing: OASAS and OMH 5.07 Plan
Notice of Public Hearing OASAS Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2013-2017 OMH Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2013-2017 August 27, 2013 from 2:00 to […]
RTP: Building a Dialogue and Vision for Prevention, Recovery, and Resilient Communities
Dr. Michael Flaherty Guest Column RTP E News July 25, 2013 Building a Dialogue and Vision for Prevention, Recovery, and […]
SAMHSA Toolkit for Community Conversations About Mental Health
Your Toolkit for Community Conversations About Mental Health The Toolkit for Community Conversations About Mental Health is designed to support […]
NYAPRS Presents Sept 10-12 Annual Conference Program Schedule! (2)
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to present this year’s program schedule for our Annual Conference to be held this […]
CIHS Offers New, Notable Integrated Care Research
New (and Notable) Integrated Care Research Being at the forefront of a new(er) approach to care, it is important to […]
Last Call: NYAPRS Board of Directors Seeks Nominations for our Annual Awards
NYAPRS Note: Each year, the NYAPRS Board of Directors recognizes individuals and organizations for their extraordinary contributions to advancing the […]
NYAPRS Presents Sept 10-12 Annual Conference Program Schedule!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to present this year’s program schedule for our Annual Conference to be held this […]
F&V Launches Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services
Council On Accreditation Of Peer Recovery Support Services LLC Established To Accredit Organizations And Programs Providing Peer Recovery Support Services […]
NYT: 35% of ICU Patients Report PTSD Symptoms
NYAPRS Note: The following gives background and personal experiences to the experience of 35% of ICU patients who thereafter develop […]
NYLJ: Pataki Says He Knew No Details of Law Confining Sex Offenders
Pataki Says He Knew No Details of Law Confining Sex Offenders New York Law Journal July 24, 2013 George Pataki […]
AP: NYC Adult Home Residents ‘Will Have Opportunities They Never Had Before’
NY Settles Case Over Housing For Mentally Ill Associated Press July 24, 2013 NEW YORK – Thousands of mentally ill […]
DOJ Statement on NYS Adult Home Resident Settlement
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Justice Department Obtains Comprehensive Agreement to Ensure New York City Adult Home Residents withMental Illness Are […]
NYT: Cuomo Agrees to Plan for Housing Adult Home Residents, Ending Legal Battle
Cuomo Agrees to Plan for Housing Mentally Ill, Ending Legal Battle By Mosi Secret New York Times July 23, 2013 The […]
Advocates Laud Landmark Settlement for NYC Adult Home Residents
NYAPRS Note: At long last, justice has been afforded to adult home residents with psychiatric disabilities who ended up in […]
TU: NYS Sheltered Workshops to Stop Accepting New Participants
Sheltered Workshops Are In Midst Of A Storm Advocates For People With Disabilities Fear Closures By Rick Karlin Albany Times […]
PS: N.Y. Health Benefit Exchange Expected to Lower Premiums by 53%
N.Y. Health Benefit Exchange, Part Of Obamacare, Will Dramatically Change How We Buy Health Insurance By James Mulder Syracuse Post-Standard […]
Bazelon: ADA/Olmstead Focus of Senate Report, Congressional Briefings
July 18, 2013 – The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law applauds the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee for […]
MHW, NYNP: NY Advocates Seek Community Reinvestment Commitment, Laud Cuomo Plan
N.Y. Advocates Applaud Landmark MH Plan, Seek Community Reinvestment Mental Health Weekly July 22, 2013 Although New York state’s mental […]
Alternatives 2013 Scholarships Available, July 22 Deadline to Apply!
Dear Friend, Alternatives is the premier national mental health conference organized by and for those in the mental health consumer/survivor/peer […]
Cuomo: Burke as Dep Secretary for Health, Ann Sullivan as Acting OMH Commissioner, John Tauriello as Interim Commissioner
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS warmly welcomes Courtney Burke as the Governor’s new Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Services, HHC’s Anne […]
Sponsorship Opportunities for NYAPRS Annual Conference
Attend the NYAPRS Conference, September 10-12, 2013 at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, NY. Once again this […]
NYAPRS Employment Committee Guest Presentation: 1915i NYS OMH Vision for Employment and Education in NYS
NYAPRS Note: The Affordable Care Act creates a number of opportunities for states to improve their efforts to serve individuals in […]
Coverage: Mental Health Groups Urge New York To ‘Reinvest’ In Care
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday’s Capitol news conference by New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities delivered strong support for Governor Cuomo’s reconfiguration of […]
PLOS: Peer Support as a Bold Innovation in Rural America
Hiring Peer Support Counselors: A Bold Innovation to Enhance Access to Mental Healthcare in Rural America By Shaili Jain, MD PLOS […]
VOA: Yoga is a Major Boost to Wellness and Recovery in DC
Yoga Helps Mentally Ill Improve Their Lives By Deborah Block Voice of America July 02, 2013 Millions of Americans […]
STAR Center Seeks New Director to Advance Support to Underserved Groups
Dear STAR Center Friends and Supporters – We need your help! We currently have an opening for a Project […]
Release: Consumers Say Their Recovery Must Be Focus of NYS Mental Health Services Redesign
NYAPRS Note: New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities will take the stage at an Albany news conference this morning to underscore […]
Press Conference Announcement: Advocates and consumers tell NY State reinvestment from hospital closures must be based on recovery
N E W S A D V I S O R Y Consumer Advocates Tell Policy Makers, Public Tomorrow: […]
Registration is Open for NYAPRS Annual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to open registration for our 31st Annual Conference. A complete program will be […]
Consumer Link Respite House Seeks House Manager, Peer Companions
CONSUMER LINK PEER RESPITE HOUSE Nassau County, Long Island JOB AVAILABILITY Do you believe that you have found skills […]
Certified Emotional CPR Training Available Before the NYAPRS Conference! (2)
NYAPRS Note: The National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery and NYAPRS are very pleased to announce that a 2-day certification […]
July 24 Employment Call Features OMH on 1915.i Employment Expansion
NYAPRS Note: The Affordable Care Act creates a number of opportunities for states to improve their efforts to serve individuals […]
Journal News Backs Stzte Services Reconfiguration, Seeks Reinvestment Details
Editorial: A Smart Plan To Improve Care For Mentally Ill A Journal News Editorial July 11, 2012 New York’s new […]
Aug 8 TUC Webinar: Peer Specialists Promoting Reintegration of Jail/Prison Returnees
You Are Invited to a Webinar by The Temple university Collaborative Free Webinar Peer Specialists Promoting Community Reintegration of […]
NYS Health Exchange Names 50 Groups to Provide Navigator Assistance
Map of In-Person Assistor/Navigator Conditional Grants NYS Health Benefit Exchange July 10, 2013 In-Person Assistors (IPAs)/Navigators will provide in-person […]
CHP, Newsday: NYC, LI Impact of OMH State Services Reconfiguration Plan
Psych Hospitals to Shut Crain’s Health Pulse July 12, 2013 The state Office of Mental Health released final details this […]
July 23 NYAPRS Webinar: Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care
NYAPRS Note: The time for talking about integrated services has passed and the time for implementing them is now. This […]
Aug 23 20th Annual Bi-County Empowerment Conference Program, Registration Details
Experiences of the Past Becoming Strengths of the Future Please join us Keynote Address: “Building Strength and Power […]
NYAPRS Reviews Reactions to OMH Redesign Plan, Priority should be Consumer Needs!
NYAPRS Note: Reactions have poured in about yesterday’s release by the NYS Office of Mental Health of their plans to […]
AP: Elmira, Binghamton Psychiatric Centers To Close In 2014
Elmira, Binghamton Psychiatric Centers To Close In 2014 State to overhaul psychiatric services Written by Michael Virtanen, Associated Press July […]
NYAPRS First Look at OMH State Services Reconfiguration Plan
Here are initial details, as we understand them, from OMH’s plan to reconfigure state operated mental health services and to […]
CHP: ACA Related Behavioral Health Surge Likely
Behavioral Health Surge Crain’s Health Pulse July 10, 2013 Behavioral health providers are likely to be in heavy demand […]
July 18 Webinar: GAINS Center WRAP for Justice Involved Consumers
GAINS Center WRAP® Webinar – NEW DATE The GAINS Center webinar entitled “Unwrapping WRAP®: Utilizing Wellness Recovery Action Plans® (WRAP®) […]
TU: OMH Plan Said To Avoid Layoffs
NYAPRS Note: At noon today, the NYS Office of Mental Health will release details of the state’s proposal to reconfigure […]
July 12 iNAPS Webinar ‘Peer Support & Wellness’ Features Lyn Legere
International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) Webinar Peer Support and Wellness Lyn Legere, Director of Lifelong Learning at the […]
Aug 1 NYC Forum on Medicaid Buy-In Program
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene & The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery […]
NYS Justice Center Releases First Newsletter
E-News – July 2013 Vol. 1 – No. 1 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Andrew […]
MH: HHS Signs Off On IT Patient-Safety Plan
HHS Signs Off On IT Patient-Safety Plan By Joseph Conn Modern Healthcare July 2, 2013 HHS has released its final […]
MH: White House Delays ACA’s Employer-Coverage Mandate For One Year
White House Delays ACA’s Employer-Coverage Mandate For One Year By Rich Daly and Jonathan Block Modern Healthcare July 2, 2013 The Obama administration […]
OM: ‘Obamacare’ Starts In 91 Days
‘Obamacare’ Starts In 91 Days By Sarah C. Threnhauser Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS July 3, 2013 Developed by […]
HPA: 6 Ways the ACA Will Impact Individual Health Insurance
6 Ways the Affordable Care Act Will Impact Individual Health Insurance NYS Health Plan Association July 1, 2013 Excerpts […]
GNS: NY Justice Center ‘Open for Business’
State’s New Justice Center Will Open Sunday Agency To Probe Abuse Of Disabled Under State’s Care By Jon Campbell Gannett […]
July 16 Webinar: Improving Integrated Care for Racially Diverse Communities
Webinar: Improving Quality and Access to Integrated Care for Racially Diverse and Limited English Proficiency Communities Date: Tuesday, July 16, […]
July 10 Webinar: Collaborative Documentation & the Shared Decision Making Process
Collaborative Documentation and the Shared Decision Making Process Join us for a Webinar on July 10 Space is limited. Reserve […]
OM: Information Privacy is ‘Red Hot’ Issue in Healthcare Reform
With Integrated Services Facilitated By HIE, Is HIPAA Enough? By Sarah C. Threnhause Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS July 1, […]
Registration Opens for NYAPRS Annual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to provide more details about this year’s Annual Conference program and to open up […]
CA Health Plan’s MH Care Found Lacking, Fined
Kaiser Mental Health Care Lacking, State Says; HMO Hit With $4 Million Fine By Cynthia H. Craft Sacramento Bee June 26, […]
RTP Highlights Emotional CPR
Visit the RTP Web site to access research articles, personal stories, training materials, and other recovery resources. You can search […]
July 10 Troy Employment Institute Features Latest Trends for People w Disabilities
NYAPRS is thrilled to be a part of this year’s Employment Institute brought to you by the Inclusive Workforce Alliance. […]
Aug 23 20th Annual Bi-County Empowerment Conference
Experiences of the Past Becoming Strengths of the Future Please join us for […]
KHI: MO, KS Health Home Programs Deemed Successful
‘Health Home’ Initiative Shows $4.2M Savings In First Year Savings were in hospital and emergency room Medicaid costs of 19,000 […]