NYAPRS Note: May is Mental Health Awareness month and NYAPRS’ Collective has thoughtfully put “Taking Care of Business: Self-Care and […]
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NY Correctional Officers Union Sues To Stop HALT Solitary Law; Hear HALT Advocates Respond at NYAPRS 1pm Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday we ran an article entitled “New York Abolished Long-Term Solitary. Will Guards Get With the Program?” (see […]
Will Correctional Officers Get with HALT Prison Reforms? Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Webinar?
NYAPRS Note: While the following piece anticipates continued resistance by prison/jail correctional officers and their unions to New York’s implementation […]
Tomorrow! Stories from the Campaign that HALTED Solitary Confinement, Part 2 on May 25: Register Today!
Stories from the HALT Campaign: Moving Forward in Criminal Justice Systemic Change PART 1 1.50 CE hours May 11th from […]
5/17 SAMSHA Webinar: Targeting Housing for Reentry of People with Mental Illness
TUESDAY! Stories from the Campaign that HALTED Solitary Confinement, Part 2 on May 25: Register Today!
Stories from the HALT Campaign: Moving Forward in Criminal Justice Systemic Change PART 1 1.50 CE hours May 11th from […]
NEXT WEEK! Stories from the Campaign that HALTED Solitary Confinement, Part 2 on May 25: Register Today!
Stories from the HALT Campaign: Moving Forward in Criminal Justice Systemic Change PART 1 1.50 CE hours May 11th from […]
Don’t Miss May ICL May Mental Health & COVID-19 Virtual Series!
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, ICL wants to invite you to a project that was conceived and developed: […]
May 14: Self-Care and Counteracting Burnout 2021 NYAPRS Webinar!
NYAPRS Note: May is Mental Health Awareness month and NYAPRS’ Collective has thoughtfully put “Taking Care of Business: Self-Care and […]
May 10 Vaccine Education for OMH & OASAS Service Recipients and Providers
Good Day! In order to promote increased use of the vaccine, the Office of Mental Health, (OMH), and the Office […]
NEXT WEEK! Stories from the Campaign that HALTED Solitary Confinement: Register Today!
Stories from the HALT Campaign: Moving Forward in Criminal Justice Systemic Change PART 1 1.50 CE hours May 11th from […]
Stories from the HALT Campaign, Next Steps in Criminal Justice Reform: A 2-Part Webinar Series from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following two-part Webinar series in MayEach presentation offers 1.50 […]
Self-Care and Counteracting Burnout 2021: NYAPRS May 14 Webinar!
NYAPRS Note: May is Mental Health Awareness month and NYAPRS’ Collective has thoughtfully put “Taking Care of Business: Self-Care and […]
MHW: New York State Mental Health Crisis Legislation Introduced
NYAPRS Note: Last week, NYS Senator Samra Brouk (SD-55) introduced landmark legislation that would establish the three-digit, 9-8-8 national suicide […]
[MHANYS Update] The Passing of Sylvia Lask
I just experienced and have to share with all of you this extraordinarily touching and inspiring tribute to Sylvia Lask, […]
Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead, A Two-Part Webinar Series
Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead, A Two-Part Webinar Series 1.50 CE hours each On March 31, 2021, […]
National Advocates: State Should Take Advantage of New Funding for Community-Based Mental Health Services
May 14 NYC Peer Special Job Fair: New, Exciting & Well-paying Opportunities!
Earley: Which Path Will Biden’s Nominee To Run SAMHSA Choose?
NYAPRS Note: Noted mental health blogger and my friend Pete Earley ran the following piece this week, asking “Which Path […]
Ass’t Secretary for MH/SU Nominee Delphin-Rittmon’s Strong Commitment to Culturally Responsive Services
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to learn that Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and […]
Self-Care and Counteracting Burnout 2021 NYAPRS May 14 Webinar! Daily Meditations & Yoga Sessions
NYAPRS Note: Over a year ago, NYAPRS launched a series of free webinars designed to support our national community in […]
Senator Samra Brouk Introduces Bill Establishing a Three-Digit National Mental Health Crisis Line
NYAPRS Note: Senate Mental Health Committee chair Samra Brouk has introduced new legislation that would establish the three-digit, 9-8-8 national […]
Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead, A Two-Part Webinar Series
Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead, A Two-Part Webinar Series 1.50 CE hours each On March 31, 2021, […]
Tomorrow: at 12:30: Senator Samra Brouk Introduces Bill Establishing a Three-Digit National MH Crisis Line
NYAPRS Note: State have to operate the new 988 mental health crisis line by July 2022. Accordingly Senate Mental Health […]
2pm TODAY: Feedback Session for Current & Former Recipients & Families on Best Use of New Federal $!
Please Share with your networks and individuals who participate in your programs and services Feedback Session for Current and Former […]
White House Nominates Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon as Ass’t Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Miriam […]
CRR Grief & Resilience Collaborative events for New York State Mental Health Workforce
This webinar is funded by OMH under The Center for Rehabilitation & Recovery (CRR) Training Initiative. Supervisory Coaching in the […]
April 27 NYAPRS Free New Hire Recovery-Oriented Care Orientation
NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you have new […]
OMH Seeks Members for Statewide Multicultural Advisory Committee! Applications Due July 1, 2021!
New York State Office of Mental Health Statewide Multicultural Advisory Committee Membership Application (Applications Due – July 1, 2021) […]
NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Hails Chauvin Conviction: ‘No Justice No Peace
NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Hails Chauvin Conviction: ‘No Justice No Peace’ Contact Committee Co-Chairs Jeffrey McQueen 631-464-5773; Marguerite Gayle 646-322-0396 […]
Join the April 30 2nd Annual Trauma-informed Virtual Rally!
Throughout the world, trauma impacts billions of people and right now, we are in the middle of experiencing collective trauma. […]
TOMORROW! Linda Rosenberg on ‘Taking Charge of Our Future’ Kicks Off NYAPRS Executive Seminar; Register Today!
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins tomorrow, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April 22nd! […]
Registration Now Open- OMH CMHS Block Grant and Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Regional Feedback Sessions
Please register for these important sessions and let your voice be heard! Registration Now Open- OMH CMHS Block Grant and […]
Linda Rosenberg on ‘Taking Charge of Our Future’ Kicks Off Tuesday’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar Opener; Register Today!
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins next week, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April […]
Leadershift: Lonnetta Albright Keynotes at NYAPRS Executive Seminar. Program Kicks Off Next Tuesday: Still Time to Register Today!
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins next week, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April […]
NEXT WEEK! NYAPRS Executive Seminar Kicks Off Next Tuesday! Still Time to Register Today
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins next week, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April […]
NYSOMH: Don’t miss tonight’s webinar!- April and May Dates for Vaccine Education for OMH & OASAS Service Recipients and Providers
Wednesday April 14, 5:30pm-7:00pm Event address for attendees: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ebb6d45d87210d70fc044a3c437d99478 *You must register to be able to attend* In order to […]
NEXT WEEK! NYAPRS Executive Seminar Kicks Off Next Tuesday! Still Time to Register Today
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins next week, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April […]
OMH April 19-30 Regional Feedback Sessions on New Federal Funding
NYAPRS Note: New York is expecting to receive significant one time federal funding in the coming months to address a […]
NYSOMH Seeks Associate Commissioner Mental Health – Applications Due 4/26/21
Associate Commissioner Mental Health$149004 to $184540 AnnuallyApplications Due: 4/26/21Contact: omhhrm@omh.ny.gov The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Office of […]
”Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead’: May 11 NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Webinar
‘Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead’: May 11 NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Webinar On March 31, 2021, Governor […]
TODAY at 1! ‘Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience’ with Yves Ades! Register Now
NYAPRS E-News: There is still time to register for April’s webinar offering, Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience, on […]
CDC: Racism is a Serious Public Health Threat’; ‘Operationalizing Racial Justice’ at NYAPRS Executive Seminar
NYAPRS Note: Underscoring high rates of health disparities among Black and Brown communities, the Centers for Disease Control have identified […]
Senate MH Committee Chair Samra Brouk Marks Advances in NYS Mental Health, Education Policy
NYAPRS Note: One of the brightest spots in this year’s budget session was the emergence of new Senate Mental Health […]
New Roles for Local Mental Health & Police Departments and Providers in Responding to Crises
NYAPRS 17th Annual Executive Seminar REGISTER NOW Thursday April 22, 2021 11:30 am NYAPRS’ upcoming Executive Seminar series will feature […]
Alert: New COVID Relief Bill Includes New Funding for Community Based Mental Health Services!
NYAPRS Note: The Bazelon Center aptly underscores that the Home and Community Based Services eligible for increased federal funding via […]
Association for Community Living ACL Urges Approval of 1% COLA to Increase Workforce Support
Association for Community Living Urges Action from the Governor in the Eleventh Hour before State Budget is PassedApril 6, 2021 […]
NYS Budget Agreement Delayed by Several Issues, MH Budget Deal Likely Done
NYAPRS Note: State budget negotiations continue due to stumbling blocks in reaching agreement around legalizing mobile sports gambling and funding […]
Register for MONDAY’S ‘Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience’ with Yves Ades!
NYAPRS E-News: There is still time to register for April’s webinar offering, Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience, on […]
NYS Budget Deal: 5% Restoration, 1% COLA, Crisis Stabilization Centers, No Expansions of Involuntary Treatment, HALT Law
Budget Deal: 5% Restoration, 1% COLA, Crisis Stabilization Centers, No Expansions of Involuntary Treatment, HALT Passage NYAPRS 2021-22 Budget SummaryApril […]
NYAPRS New Hire Orientation
NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you have new […]
ALERT: Call Albany Now to Fund the COLA and Reinvestment!
NYAPRS Note: Budget negotiations are nearing a final agreement: this is our last chance to press for increases to our […]
Alternatives 2021 Workshop Proposals Now Being Accepted
Sponsored by the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery Thursday, July 8, & Saturday, July 10, 2021 Thursday, July 15, […]
New Roles for Local Mental Health and Police Departments and Providers in Responding to Crises at NYAPRS Exec Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS 17th Annual Executive SeminarREGISTER NOW NYAPRS upcoming Executive Seminar series will feature a very timely discussion on Responding to […]
Jobs: CUCS Intensive Mobile Treatment Peer Specialists; Mohawk Opportunities Exec Director
NYAPRS Note: We periodically post open job positions for our member agencies. Here’s a few exciting opportunities. Center for Urban […]
April and May Dates for Vaccine Education for OMH & OASAS Service Recipients and Providers
In order to promote increased use of the COVID – 19 vaccine, the Office of Mental Health, (OMH), and the […]
April 12: Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience with Yves Ades
NYAPRS E-News: Join us for April’s webinar offering, Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience, on Monday, April 12th from […]
Statement: ‘Governor Cuomo Signs The Halt Solitary Confinement Act Into Law’
NYAPRS Note: Here’s the Governor’s news release. See our earlier posting for more details GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS THE HALT SOLITARY […]
HALT is Law: New York Will End Long-Term Solitary Confinement in Prisons and Jails
NYAPRS Note: After 8 years of tireless and courageous advocacy by the extraordinary and unmatched Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated […]
NOW! 1 Day Left – Act Every Hour to Demand Gov. Cuomo Signs #HALTsolitary!
Gov. Cuomo Has 1 More Day to Sign HALT Act Every Hour to Urge Him to Sign the Bill! 1. Post […]
WSJ: Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Therapists?
NYAPRS Note: Can artificial intelligence replace human therapists? I hope not. Very chilling. “Passive phone-sensing apps [that run in the […]
Making Virtual Workplaces Work! Register Today for the NYAPRS Executive Seminar
NYAPRS 17th Annual Executive SeminarREGISTER NOW NYAPRS NOTE: Time is flying by so fast! Spring is here which means our […]
ALERT: MAKE 3 CALLS THIS MORNING TO SAVE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUNDING!
NYAPRS Note: Over the past 3 decades, NYS Governors and Legislators have kept a promise to reinvest savings from state […]
URGENT: URGE ALBANY NOW TO KEEP THE PROMISE OF COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT!
Please make 3 calls in the next two hours and join our statewide grassroots effort to try to save Community […]
Dismantling Racism: The HOW is NOW- April 21-22 CCSI Virtual Conference
NYAPRS Note: Dismantling systemic racism is going to take all of us to get involved, to make a commitment to […]
Responding to COVID: Health Equity in Action! at NYAPRS Executive Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS NOTE: April arrives this week so REGISTER NOW for our 17th Annual NYAPRS Executive Seminar! One of the many […]
NYS Budget Hold Up: Taxing the Wealthy?; NYAPRS State Policy Update
NYAPRS State Policy UpdateMarch 29, 2021 NYAPRS Note: It seems as if all of Albany, be it state legislators and […]
WATCH NOW: LIVE HALT RALLY at GOV CUOMO’s NYC OFFICE
WATCH NOW: LIVE HALT RALLY at GOV CUOMO’s NYC OFFICE https://twitter.com/NYCAIC/status/1376569759177801735 MONDAY: Join our 24-hr action starting @ 11am at […]
NYAPRS Celebrates Mindfulness One Year Anniversary! Weekly Meditation w Ruth and Yoga w Dagny Sessions Available on our Website!
NYAPRS SUPPORTS YOUR WELLNESS! NYAPRS News: It is with great pride that NYAPRS celebrates one year of Start Your Workweek […]
Mental Health Advocates Call on Gov Cuomo to Turn Torture to Treatment and Sign the HALT Bill
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES CALL ON GOVERNOR CUOMO TOTURN TORTURE INTO TREATMENT AND SIGN THE HALT BILL INTO LAW March […]
NYAPRS Releases Final April Executive Seminar Program: Register Today!
NYAPRS NOTE: Spring is here and our Executive Seminar is fast approaching! We encourage you to register now and take […]
New Link: 3 Days Left! Call/Write Gov Cuomo Today to Demand He Sign the HALT Bill into Law!
NYAPRS Note: Please use the following corrected link to write Governor Cuomo: https://p2a.co/vlchm7u Over the past few days, NY […]