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Corrected Link for SAMHSA Feb 11 Preventing Burnout and Burning Resilience
NYAPRS Note: See next and below for corrected link for this very timely session: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=7&id=736 The Office of Mental Health’s […]
Feb 9: Creating Space for Myself Webinar for Youth Leaders in Peer-Run Organizations
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NYAPRS Releases 2021-2 Legislative Advocacy Book; Join Next Tuesday or Thursday’s Prep Session!
NYAPRS Note: Attached please find details on each of NYAPRS members’ budget and legislative priorities this year. Please hold February […]
Disability Advocates Make Recommendations to HHS Secretary-Designate Becerra
NYAPRS Note: Several weeks ago, a coalition of primarily national advocacy groups for Americans with disabilities met with Xavier Bercerra, […]
Mental Health Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic in NYS: NYSHF Report
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a very timely report from the NYS Health Foundation detailing the extent to which COVID-19 had impacted […]
Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation is now available from CTAC & NYAPRS
Now Available! Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation Questions or comments? Contact us at ctac.info@nyu.edu
NYAPRS Releases 2021-2 Legislative Advocacy Book:; Come to NYAPRS Feb 23rd Virtual Legislative Day: Make your Legislative Appointments Now
NYAPRS Note: Attached please find details on each of NYAPRS members’ budget and legislative priorities this year. Please hold February […]
Behavioral Health Advocates Raise Grave Concerns on Proposed Cuts in Today’s Budget Hearing
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS518-360-7916 gliebman@mhanys.orgAmy Dorin, President and CEO, The Coalition for Behavioral Health 917-545-0602 adorin@coalitionny.org […]
Rochester Area Legislators Sen. Brouk and Assemblyman Bronson announce ‘Daniel’s Law’
NYAPRS Note: New Senate Mental Health Committee Chair announced today that she and her Rochester based counterpart, Assemblyman Harry Bronson- […]
Register for a new MCTAC Webinar Series: The Power of Policies and Procedures!
NYAPRS Note: Please see below for information on an excellent new webinar series focused on Policies & Procedures. This series […]
SAMHSA Launches COVID Self-Care Training Series
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion wanted to share information about an important upcoming SAMHSA-funded […]
Save the April Dates for NYAPRS 17th Annual Executive Seminar! Keynoters Rosenberg, Reid-Rose, Albright!
Come to NYAPRS February 23rd Virtual Legislative Day: Make your Legislative Appointments Now
COME PARTICIPATE IN NYAPRS LEGISLATIVE DAYS!February 23-March 5 2021 In order to keep our members safe and well, NYAPRS is […]
Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation is now available from CTAC & NYAPRS
Breaking: NY Underreported COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths by as Much as 50%, AG Report Says
NYAPRS Note: A just released report by NYS Attorney General Letitia James confirmed what many had feared: almost 2 times […]
NYS Lawmakers Press for Priority Access to Vaccines for People with Disabilities
Lawmakers Challenge Cuomo’s Vaccination Plan For The DisabledOpening second phase of vaccinations pushed aside health care workers and othersBy Brendan […]
Tom Coderre Appointed Acting Ass’t Secretary for MH and SU, Tom Hill as Senior Policy Advisor at ONDCP
NYAPRS is very pleased to announce that Tom Coderre has been tapped by the Biden Administration to serve as the […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 NYAPRS Free Webinar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is kicking off Black History Month with this important webinar, presented by Dr. Willie Tolliver of the […]
COVID-19 Makes Clear Why Deinstitutionalization is Essential
NYAPRS Note: This piece was originally published several days before the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris and […]
Feds to Extend Higher Medicaid Payments to States till March 2022
NYAPRS: Per the article below and attached, the Biden Administration will continue their increased payments to the states (6% more […]
NYS Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation To Fund Wi-Fi For Residents In State Group Homes
NY Sen. Skoufis presses for free Wi-Fi in all state-run group homesBy Paul Kirby pkirby@freemanonline.com State Sen. James Skoufis Has […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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NYAPRS 2nd Look at the NYS Budget Proposal: DSRIP, Involuntary Treatment Expansions, Crisis Stabilization Services; Prescriber Prevails
NYAPRS Note: Here’re some additional findings from a deeper look at Governor Cuomo’s NYS Budget Proposal in addition to the […]
Don’t Miss Peggy Swarbrick’s Winter Wellness Planning Webinar Tomorrow Jan 22!
NYAPRS Note: Join Peggy Swarbrick as she presents a webinar on Winter Wellness Planning this Friday. It’s more important than […]
NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Honors Dr. Martin Luther King
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee regularly joins a broad array of cultures, religions and races in marking notable […]
FREE Ask Me Anything About Employment Webinar on January 28th, 2021
Ask Me Anything About Employmentpresented by The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University Stigma in the Workplace: Q&A with […]
Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 NYAPRS Free Webinar
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS invites you to celebrate Black History Month with us by participating in this webinar, presented by Dr. […]
Cuomo: 5% Cuts to State Aid, 15% of Withholds Restored; Will Sue Feds if $ is Insufficient; Creation of Office of Addiction & MH Services
NYAPRS Member Memo: Here are some highlights of today’s state budget address and materials from Governor Andrew Cuomo, news accounts […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action: Jan 28 CBHL Event
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS Note: So much needed and so much is at stake as the Biden/Harris Administration is poised to […]
Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 NYAPRS Free Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with this timely webinar by Dr. Willie Tolliver of CUNY […]
Cuomo Says New Yorkers 65 And Over Can Register To Be Vaccinated: See Link Below
New Yorkers over 65 can now register to get the vaccine: go to https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to register and find out possible […]
Webinar for Mental Hygiene Providers on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in NYC (Fri 1/15, 1-2pm)
Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 11:58 AMTo: DMH Contracts <DMHContracts@health.nyc.gov>Cc: DMH Contracts <DMHContracts@health.nyc.gov>Subject: Webinar for Mental Hygiene Providers on COVID-19 […]
Cuomo State of the State calls for Federal Aid, Affordable Housing, Mental Health First Responders
NYAPRS Note: Following are some of the priorities listed by Governor Cuomo in the first of several State of the […]
Register for Jan 12 ‘Loneliness & Social Isolation; Jan 22 Winter Wellness Planning NYAPRS Webinars!
Understanding Loneliness & Social Isolation: Impacts on People and Society at Large in a Connected World 1 CE HourAs understanding […]
Behavioral Health Advocates Laud Governor Cuomo’s Telehealth Proposal
NYAPRS Note: New York’s behavioral health advocates have issued the following statement in response to Governor Cuomo’s strong set of […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
Cuomo Proposes to Expand and Extend Access to Health and Behavioral Health Services
NYAPRS Note: In advance of tomorrow’s State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo has advanced a very strong set of […]
Resources for Immediate Disaster BH Response, Esp in the Wake of Capitol Attack
Dear Colleagues, Partners and friends, In an effort to help us all process the events that unfolded in our Nation’s […]
OMH Answers Your Frequently Asked COVID Questions on Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The New York State Office of Mental Health will host a weekly Question and Answer session every Wednesday from 1 […]
CMS Issues New Roadmap for States to Address the Social Determinants of Health to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs, Support State Value-Based Care Strategies
NYAPRS Note: This just came out yesterday so it’s too early to know what landmark changes might be being encouraged […]
“Best Practices and Systems of Support for Justice-Involved Veterans’: Jan 27 SAMHSA Webinar
SAMHSA Accepting 2021 Applications for CCBHC Grants; Strong Roles Here for Peer run Agencies!
NYAPRS Note: Please note this exciting opportunity to expand or create new innovative Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics! We strongly […]
Surviving Race Recommendations to the Biden/Harris Transition Team
NYAPRS Note: Surviving Race: The Intersection of Disability, Injustice and Human Rights is a national coalition comprised of Black Indigenous […]
Advocates & Legislators Mark Start of ‘Supermajority’ Session with Call for Vote on HALT Solitary Bill
**PRESS RELEASE** WATCH A RECORDING OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE FIND THE TWITTER THREAD HERE For Immediate Release:January 6, 2020Contacts: Jared […]
Free Webinar: YouthMOVE’s Approach to Developing Youth Leadership
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GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer Event for Individuals
SAMHSA’S GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer Event for IndividualsApplication deadline: February 10, 2021 SAMHSA’s […]
2 Last Slots for NYAPRS Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program Left: Register Today!
LAST TWO SLOTS AVAILABLE for the NYAPRS Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program Register Here for the Last 2 Slotshttps://rms.nyaprs.org/event/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=37 Don’t […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
January 22: NYAPRS Resumes New Hire Regional Orientation in Western NY
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Regional New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
Start the New Year with Friday’s Winter Wellness Planning w/ Peggy Swarbrick, Next Tuesday’s Session on Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation w Rob Statham
NYAPRS Note: Happy New Year all! NYAPRS is offering two FREE webinars to help you kick off 2021. Join leading […]
A Touching and Timely Message from OMH Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan
Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan recently recorded a message to all mental healthcare providers in New York […]
Last Chance for 2020 Tax Deductible Donation in Support of our Advocacy!
Today is the last day you can make a tax deductible donation in 2020 in support of our great mission, […]
Help Us to Ready for the Budget Battles of 2021
NYAPRS Note: New York is facing a $15 billion deficit for the coming year and ‘an all hands on deck’ […]
Breaking: Americans Could Receive Stimulus Payments As Early As Tonight, Minuchin Says
Americans Could Receive Stimulus Payments As Early As Tonight, Minuchin SaysNexstar Media Wire Dec 29, 2020 06:11 PM After months […]
Breaking: McConnell Links $2k Payments to Liability Protections, Tech Company Protections
NYAPRS Note: When President Trump surprised White House and Senate COVID relief negotiators last week with a demand that individual […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/NYAPRS Learning Collaborative NYAPRS Note: The following comes from […]
Start the New Year: Winter Wellness Planning and Addressing Loneliness & Social Isolation Webinars
NYAPRS Note: Start 2021 off with NYAPRS Webinars. The New Year is a time for wellness activities and NYAPRS is […]
Jan 12: WRAP: An Approach to a Person-led Crisis and Post Crisis Planning Webinar
FEMA: Addressing Mental Health of Young Adults during COVID-19, Jan. 12 and 14 Webinars
Addressing Mental Health of Young Adults during COVID-19 Tuesday, January 12, 2020 from 12:00 – 1:00pm ET (English) […]
Only 2 Slots Left for NYAPRS Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program!
ONLY 2 LAST SLOTS LEFT!NYAPRS Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program!to register contact edyeschwartz1@gmail.com NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss the opportunity to […]
Breaking: Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief And Government Funding Bill Into Law After Lengthy Delay
NYAPRS Note: President Donald Trump signed the massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law Sunday night, […]
A Strong and Clear Voice for Recovery, Rehabilitation, Rights & Inclusion: We Need Your Support!
Recovery and Rights Advocates Issue ‘Back to Better Behavioral Health’ Recommendations for the Biden Administration
NYAPRS Note: In the earlier days of the Trump Administration, NYAPRS expressed the concerns of a broad number of recovery […]
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CDC: US Suicide Rate Up 35% Since 1990
More and More Americans Are Dying by Suicide. What Are We Missing?Alia E. Dastagir USA TODAY America’s suicide rate won’t […]