Alliance Note: We are excited to join the Mental Health Empowerment Project for their celebratory block party today from 1-7pm […]
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Copeland, Mead, Swarbrick Panel Heads up 2024 Alliance Conference Program: Register Today!
Alliance Note: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is thrilled to announce that this year’s annual conference will feature a […]
Alliance Update from the Capital: Budget Negotiations Nearing End
Alliance Update from the Capital We are less than 24 hours away from the extended NYS budget deadline, which is […]
Update from the Capital
Alliance Update from the Capital: I’ve spent the last two days gathering more information on the state of budget negotiations […]
Last Chance to Save our Services and Our Staff! Call Albany Now to Demand 3.2% Flexible COLA!
Alliance Note: As budget negotiations continue, the latest reports indicate that the flexible 3.2% COLA advocates and human services agencies […]
Agencies Need a Flexible 3.2% COLA! Tell Your Legislators Today!
Alliance Note: Statewide Advocates for programs serving people with mental health, substance use, and trauma related challenges continue to urge […]
Alert: The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) February 20th, 2024 Annual Legislative Day!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to announce that our upcoming 27th Annual Legislative Day […]
Urge the NYS Assembly to Increase Access to Care by Ensuring Mental Health Parity!
Governor Hochul’s Proposed Behavioral Health Insurance ReformsThe proposed changes would expand several provisions of insurance coverage of behavioral health services […]
Registration is Open for NYAPRS April 18-19 Executive Seminar; See At a Glance Schedule Below!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
April 2023 NYC DOHMH Behavioral Health Parity Trainings
The Division of Mental Hygiene within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is offering free virtual trainings […]
See OMH’s Latest Presentation on the Budget, Attend Local Stakeholder Sesssionss!
Good morning all, Attached please find the presentation that OMH is using at the various statewide stakeholder input sessions. See […]
Registration is Open for NYAPRS April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
Breaking: New locations to Give Your Input at OMH Community Engagement Sessions!
New locations announced – Register in advance! The Office of Mental Health (OMH) community engagement sessions are off to a […]
Update on Senate and Assembly One House Budgets
NYAPRS Note: Here’s another update on the Assembly and Senate One House budgets put together by our lobbyists at Brown […]
Clean Slate Day of Action March 20th: Will you fight to end perpetual punishment?
NYAPRS Note: Please join our friends at Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) for the Clean Slate Day of Action on […]
NYAPRS Hails Senate, Assembly Support for the 8.5% COLA
NYAPRS Hails Senate, Assembly Support for the 8.5% COLA NYAPRS is very enthused and grateful to see support by both […]
NY Senate Pushes for 8.5% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA), Daniel’s Law Pilot, and Clean Slate
NYAPRS Note: The New York State Senate has released their One House budget for this year. We are excited to […]
NYAPRS Pushes for 8.5% COLA, Peer Bridger and Clubhouses in Albany Yesterday!
NYAPRS Note: 250 very spirited NYAPRS members braved the impending winter storm yesterday to come from every corner of New […]
GET ON THE BUS! March 13th, NYAPRS Legislative Day, Fight for 8.5% COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization
NYAPRS Note: Join hundreds of mental health advocates in Albany on March 13th to save our workforce and demand funding […]
OMH Needs Your Input – New Locations Announced! OMH In-Person Community Engagement Sessions!
New locations announced – Register in advance! Please join the Office of Mental Health (OMH) for an in-person community engagement […]
Mental Health Would Get A Boost From Biden’s FY 2024 Budget
Mental Health Would Get A Boost From Biden’s FY 2024 BudgetBy Ruth Reader Politico March 9, 2023 President Biden wants […]
IMPORTANT! NEXT WEEK’S Albany & Plattsburgh OMH Community Engagement Feedback Sessions!
NYAPRS Note: Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2023-24 state mental helath budget devotes an unprecedented investment in a comprehensive array of community […]
OMH Secures Federal Grant to Help Increase Employment Opportunities for People Living with Mental Illness
NYAPRS Note: In our efforts to ensure that people with mental health, substance use, and trauma related conditions get access […]
TODAY! NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: If you’ve missed one of our 10 regional forums, you can join Harvey Rosenthal and Luke Sikinyi for […]
MONDAY (3/13): WE NEED YOU in Albany for NYAPRS’ Legislative Day to Fight for the COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
GET ON THE BUS! March 13th, Bus Departure Locations for NYAPRS Legislative Day
NYAPRS Note: Join hundreds of mental health advocates in Albany on March 13th to save our workforce and demand funding […]
TOMORROW: NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
THIS THURSDAY March 9th: NYAPRS Online Preparation Session for Legislative Day! Zoom and Bus Schedule Included!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very excited to see everyone at this coming Monday’s (March 13th) Legislative Day in Albany. WE […]
NEXT MONDAY March 13th! WE NEED YOU in Albany for NYAPRS’ Legislative Day to Fight for the COLA, Alternatives to Hospitalization!
COME TO ALBANY on MONDAY MARCH 13 to PUSH for THE COLA and HOSPITAL ALTERNATIVES at NYAPRS RESCHEDULED ALBANY LEGISLATIVE […]
The World Mourns the Passing of Judy Heumann, Mother of the Disability Rights Movement
NYAPRS Note: The disability rights community is honoring the life and mourning the loss of the mother of the disability […]
TODAY! Urge NYS Legislative Leaders to Approve an 8.5% COLA!
Friends, With only 25 days left in the NYS budget process, we must intensify our efforts to make our […]
$800M Added to the NYS Budget: Let’s Get our Share! Come to Albany on March 13 to Push for the COLA, Hospital Alternatives!
NYS Senate & Assembly Agree on around $800 Million for Additional Budget Spending over Two Years COME TO ALBANY on […]
Friday March 31st Mental Health In Communities of Color Symposium – Albany, NY!
The New York State Office of Mental Health is proud to support this amazing event taking place in Albany, NY […]
MARCH 13th! WE NEED YOU in Albany for NYAPRS Legislative Day to Fight for the COLA, Human Rights, Housing and Criminal Justice Reform!
NYAPRS ALERT: We have moved our Legislative Day to Monday, March 13th! The Legislature recently announced around $800 million will […]
New Adams/Vasan NYC Mental Health Plan Moves from Public Safety to Public Health Solutions
NYAPRS Note: NYC Mayor Adams and his Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Ashwin Vasan rolled out an ambitious […]
Send E-letters to NYS Legislators Urging Them to Fund Mental Health Housing
NYAPRS Note: We are encouraged to hear the legislature has determined there will be a little over $1 billion to […]
New NYC Mental Health Agenda will Triple Clubhouse Capacity and Focus on Harm Reduction
NYAPRS Note: New York City Mayor Adams and DOHMH Commissioner Vasan recently unveiled their new mental health agenda which focuses […]
NYAPRS Pushes for Alternatives to Hospitalization, 8.5% COLA
NYAPRS Note: While we are pleased with the $1 billion for mental health and substance use services proposed in Governor […]
Save the Dates for NYAPRS Exec Seminar, Conference and Rehab Academy!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to provide the dates of our major conference and advocacy events for 2023. Please […]
NYS Senate & Assembly Calculate another $1.078 to $1.3 Billion for Additional Budget Spending: Come to Albany on March 13 to Push for the COLA, Hospital Alternatives!
NYS Senate & Assembly Calculate another $1.078 to $1.3 Billion for Additional Budget Spending COME TO ALBANY on MONDAY MARCH […]
NYAPRS’ Cultural Competence Committee Celebrates Black History Month!
We are excited to join the nation in celebrating Black History Month. This is a time to honor and recognize […]
LAST CHANCE! 2023 NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists Call for Proposals!
The New York City Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee is currently seeking workshop proposals for the 17th Annual NYC Conference […]
ALERT: NYAPRS Moving our Legislative Day from Tomorrow to March 13!
NYAPRS Family and Friends, Based on the weather and our discussions with our lobbyist, media and legislative reps, we’ve decided […]
GET ON THE BUS! February 28th Bus Departure Locations for NYAPRS Legislative Day
NYAPRS Note: Join hundreds of mental health advocates in Albany on February 28th to save our workforce and demand funding […]
6PM Tonight & Feb-March: OMH Needs Your Input at Community Engagement Feedback Sessions!
NYAPRS Note: NYS Governor Hochul has made an unprecedented financial and policy-based commitment to improving mental health services in New […]
NYAPRS Releases Legislative Day Advocacy Book; Friday’s Forum Info/Zoom Link
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to share our full Legislative Day book, to be used at this coming Tuesday’s […]
TOMORROW! COLA, Crisis Services Focused NYAPRS Forum at John Jay College in NYC! Zoom Link Available
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Helen “Skip” Skipper, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at […]
FRIDAY! COLA, Crisis Services Focused NYAPRS Forum at John Jay College in NYC!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Helen “Skip” Skipper, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at […]
FRIDAY! COLA, Crisis Services Focused NYAPRS Forum at John Jay College in NYC!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Helen “Skip” Skipper, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at […]
Biden To Allow Medicaid Coverage For Incarcerated Substance Use Treatment
Biden Administration Will Use Medicaid To Allow Coverage For Incarcerated Substance Use TreatmentBy Daniel Han Politico Feb 21, 2023 CAMDEN, […]
Today & Feb-March: OMH Needs Your Input at Community Engagement Feedback Sessions!
NYAPRS Note: NYS Governor Hochul has made an unprecedented financial and policy based commitment to improving mental health services in […]
‘What It Takes”: New Publication on Peer Support and Supervision!
NYAPRS Note: Given their focus on advancing peer support workforce initiatives and fostering best practices in supervision, the National Association […]
NEXT FRIDAY’S (2/24) NYAPRS New York City Forum: COLA, NYS Budget Advocacy Discussion w Harvey Rosenthal, and Criminal Justice; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Helen “Skip” Skipper, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at […]
TOMORROW’S (2/22) NYAPRS North Country Regional Forum: COLA, NYS Budget Advocacy Discussion w Harvey Rosenthal, and a Panel with DCS Terri Morse; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Traci Ploufe, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at next […]
Mental Health Officials Want Budgeted $1B Directed To Workforce: Spectrum/Come to NYAPRS’ Feb 28 Legislative Day!
NYAPRS Note: NYS Legislators and mental health advocates spoke with one voice yesterday hailing the Governor’s budget but strongly objecting […]
TUESDAY’S NYAPRS Central NY Forum: NYS Budget Advocacy Discussion w Harvey Rosenthal; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Michelle Delia, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at next […]
NEXT FRIDAY’S (2/24) NYAPRS New York City Forum: COLA, NYS Budget Advocacy Discussion w Harvey Rosenthal, and Criminal Justice; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Helen “Skip” Skipper, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at […]
WEDNESDAY’S (2/22) NYAPRS North Country Regional Forum: COLA, NYS Budget Advocacy Discussion w Harvey Rosenthal, and a Panel with DCS Terri Morse; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Traci Ploufe, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at next […]
NEXT FRIDAY’S (2/24) NYAPRS New York City Forum: COLA, NYS Budget Advocacy Discussion w Harvey Rosenthal, and Criminal Justice; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Helen “Skip” Skipper, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at […]
FRIDAY’s NYAPRS Southern Tier Forum: NYS Budget Advocacy Discussion w Harvey Rosenthal; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Brandon Campbell, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at this […]
Behavioral Health Advocates to Rally for Increase in COLA!
NYAPRS Note: Representatives from 12 advocacy groups from across New York will be holding a rally later this morning at […]
TODAY! NYAPRS White Plains Forum: INSET, Mobile Crisis & Respite Models; NYS Budget w Harvey Rosenthal; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss TODAY’S NYAPRS Hudson Valley Regional forum at the Sterling Community Center in White Plains! The program […]
2023 NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists Call for Proposals!
The New York City Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee is currently seeking workshop proposals for the 17th Annual NYC Conference […]
TOMORROW: NYAPRS White Plains Forum: INSET, Mobile Crisis & Respite Models; NYS Budget w Harvey Rosenthal; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss THIS WEDNESDAY’S NYAPRS Hudson Valley Regional forum at the Sterling Community Center in White Plains. The […]
FRIDAY’s NYAPRS Southern Tier Forum: NYS Budget Advocacy Discussion w Harvey Rosenthal; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Come join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Brandon Campbell and CEO Harvey Rosenthal at this Friday’s Regional Forum at the […]
This Wednesday’s NYAPRS White Plains Forum: INSET, Mobile Crisis & Respite Models; NYS Budget w Harvey Rosenthal; Free NYAPRS Conference Scholarship Available!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss THIS WEDNESDAY’S NYAPRS Hudson Valley Regional forum at the Sterling Community Center in White Plains. The […]
OMH: PROS Redesign Participant Feedback Sessions-Register Today!
PROS Redesign Participant Feedback Sessions The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services and the Office […]
TODAY: Sen. Samra Brouk to Speak at NYAPRS Finger Lakes Regional Forum!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is extremely pleased that NYS Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Samara Brouk will be joining this at […]
NYAPRS Buffalo Forum Looks at NYS Budget, Crisis Reforms: Buffalo News
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday’s NYAPRS Western NY Regional Forum in Buffalo highlighted a number of items in Governor Hochul’s mental health […]
ALERT: Sen. Samra Brouk to Speak at Tomorrow’s NYAPRS Finger Lakes Regional Forum!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is extremely pleased that NYS Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Samara Brouk will be joining this Friday […]
OMH Seeks Your Input! OMH Community Engagement Feedback Sessions!
2/9/23 Greetings, Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State plan and Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget include historic proposals and […]
Google Invests $28M in For-Profit firsthand Peer Staffed Program
NYAPRS Note: Mental health for-profit groups are establishing themselves around the nation. In recognition of their effective engagement and support […]