NYAPRS Note: This week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
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Come Share and Honor the life of Celia Brown This Thursday Dec. 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm EST
NYAPRS Note: This week, our most beloved Celia Brown passed away. Celia will always be one of the greatest pioneers […]
Join Dec. 20 NYC Rally Urging Gov Hochul to Back Community Care Not Coercion!
NYAPRS Note: Mayor Adams’ policy to remove, detain, and transport to psychiatric hospitals those living with mental health concerns – […]
National Groups Oppose Adams’ Plan to Increase Involuntary Hospital Commitments, Use of Police
NYAPRS Note: Advocacy organizations are lining up across the nation in opposition to NYC Mayor Adams’ plan to rely on […]
‘Honoring Celia Brown’ from OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, Amanda Saake and the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services
We’ve been seeing and getting an unprecedented number of photos and messages giving great honor and gratitude to Celia Brown […]
In Honor and Remembrance of Celia Brown
In Honor and Remembrance of Celia Brown I deeply regret to inform you all that Celia Brown passed away yesterday. […]
Coalition Files Emergency Request To Stop NYS Unconstitutional Mental Health Involuntary Removal Policy
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS greatly welcomes the action taken yesterday by our legal rights and mental health advocacy colleagues to legally […]
NYS/National Advocacy Groups Reject Adams Forced Hospitalization Plan, City Hall Rally Noon Today
NYAPRS Note: Over the past few days, a broad array of state and national advocacy groups have issued statements rejecting […]
Sign on to our Statement Opposing Mayor Adams Involuntary Commitment Plan!
NYAPRS Note: Please sign on this statement today so you will be included in the public statement that will be […]
Join Us Tomorrow in NYC to Say NO to Involuntary Removal and Hospitalization!
NYAPRS Note: A broad and rapidly growing array of rights and recovery focused advocacy organizations and individuals have been outraged […]
Alert: Take Action to Protect NYS Healthcare Providers From Unjust Auditing Practices!
Take Action to Protect NYS Healthcare Providers From Unjust Auditing Practices Medicaid and human-service providers face an auditing system that […]
Register for OMH/BHN MH Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series
Co-Sponsored By Roundtable Facilitator – James Rodriguez, LCSW, PhDDr. James Rodriguez is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker […]
US Lawmakers’ Omnibus Hopes For Mental Health Policies
Lawmakers’ Omnibus Hopes For Mental Health PoliciesPolitico December 5, 2022 With another week of deal-making on the Hill ahead, one […]
Bazelon: Mayor Adams’ Plan Will Not Help New Yorkers With Mental Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS fully endorses the following statement from the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, one of the nation’s […]
Come Join our ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ Dec. 9th Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Need a laugh for the Holidays? NYAPRS has you covered! Our December Free Webinar not only promises one […]
Disability Advocates Decry Mayor’s Plan to Increase Coercive Treatment
Disability Advocates Decry Mayor’s Plan to Increase Coercive Treatment for Individuals with Mental IllnessesCall for a Comprehensive Program of Voluntary […]
Help Us Fight for Recovery, Rights and Racial Justice and Against Involuntary and Institutional Treatment: Give to NYAPRS Today!
Help Us Fight for Recovery, Rights and Racial Justice and Against Involuntary and Institutional Treatment Give to NYAPRS Today!
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS
For Immediate Release: 11/23/2022 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS Applications […]
New law means more jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities
https://empirereportnewyork.com/429512-2/ New law means more jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities – Gov. Hochul: “More work to be done” By […]
Governor Hochul Announces $3.3 Million To Expand Mental Health Services For Youth
For Immediate Release: 11/18/2022 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Governor Hochul Announces $3.3 Million To Expand Mental Health Services For Youth […]
CBHL Releases Call to Action to Address Workforce Shortage, Advance Integrated Care
NYAPRS Note: See below for details and a copy of recommendations that were released today by members of the […]
Register for a November Call: Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI
NYAPRS Note: Register for regional events taking place this month!The New York Office of Mental Health in collaboration with NYAPRS, […]
TOMORROW: CORE Peer Navigator Project Webinar Nov 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Reminder | CORE Peer Navigator Project Webinar This Tuesday! Nov 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm The CORE Peer Navigator Project […]
November NYPRTA Webinar! ‘Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI’; Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The New York Office of Mental Health in collaboration with NYAPRS, our training partners, and YOU are about […]
NYSOMH Celebrates Native American Heritage Month!
November 9, 2022 Greetings, As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month this year, OMH wishes to reaffirm its commitment to […]
November NYPRTA Webinar Registration Open-Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI
Attn: BH HCBS and CORE Services ProvidersPlease see below webinar announcement from OMH’s new training partner, the New York Psychiatric […]
AP: Kathy Hochul Becomes 1st Woman Elected NY Governor; US House/NYS Legislative Results
NYAPRS Note: Kathy Hochul achieved great national recognition last night when she was elected New York State’s first woman Governor. […]
Vote Today! Everything You Need to Vote
PLEASE FIND THE WAY TO VOTE TODAY: THERE IS SO MUCH IS AT STAKE! Wherever you live, whatever you believe, […]
Disability Rights Pioneer Lois Curtis Who Won Landmark Olmstead Decision Passes
NYAPRS Note: In its 1999 Olmstead v. L.C. decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that States, in accordance with the Americans […]
NYAPRS Releases Final Program for This Week’s Academy: Vote Early Tomorrow and Join Us!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS has just released the finalized program for this year’s Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy, to be held tomorrow […]
NYAPRS Seeks Peer Bridgers for Albany, Rockland and Pilgrim State Psychiatric Hospitals
Since 1994, NYAPRS Peer Bridgers have supported the recovery and community immersion of thousands of former residents of 5 NYS […]
Vote Today! Everything You Need to Vote
NYAPRS Note: This comes to us courtesy of Judene Shelley of the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery: Wherever you […]
Alternatives Announces 2022 Annual Award Winners
NYAPRS Note: This week’s annual Alternatives Conference has announced this year’s award winners: see below. “For 36 years, the Alternatives […]
Don’t Miss Nov 15 APS Webinar on the new NYAPRS CORE Navigator Project !
Vote Early on Nov 8 and Attend NYAPRS Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy
NYAPRS Note: Be sure to make your voice heard before you attend this year’s Academy. Vote early! Early voting continues […]
NYS OMH: Providing Language Access Services in Mental Health Settings (10/31/22)
Providing Language Access Services in Mental Health Settings10/31/22 The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) believes everyone should have […]
Only 3 Days Left to Register for this Year’s Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy!
NYAPRS Note: Only three days left to register for this year’s Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy! Join over 200 of your […]
OMH announces the availability of funds to support the implementation of HealthySteps
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) announces the availability of funds to support the implementation of HealthySteps. […]
Investors See Opportunity In Startups Treating Serious Mental Illnesses: CHP
NYAPRS Note: For profit companies financed by venture capital dollars represent a fast moving new trend in serving people with […]
READ! Only Nine Days Left to Register for the Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy!
NYAPRS Note: Only nine days left to register for this year’s NYAPRS Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy, entitled Raising the Bar […]
November NYPRTA Webinars: Investing in Psych Rehab Training: Exploring the ROI’
NYAPRS Note: The New York Office of Mental Health in collaboration with NYAPRS, our training partners, and YOU are about […]
NYAPRS Calls for Rapid Expansion of Community Emergency Models, Not New State Hospital Wards
NYAPRS Note: Several days ago, the state released a plan to spend $10 million to open up units in downstate […]
Swarbrick: Wellness Activity Manual for Group Leaders Now Available
NYAPR Note: Thanks to CSPNJ’s Peggy Swarbrick for sending over information on the newly released Wellness Activities Manual: https://www.center4healthandsdc.org/wellness-activities.html […]
Multiple Pathways to Employment: Exploring Non-Traditional Employment Options
NYAPRS Note: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This is a month in which we celebrate the work […]
The 8th Dimension of Wellness of Spirituality, with Peggy Swarbrick & Edi Pasalis of the Kripalu Center at NYAPRS Academy: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: Over the past 2 decades, our shared work has been focused on addressing the 8 Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, […]
Download NAPS’ Global Peer Support Toolkit: Register for Their Virtual Conference Today/Tomorrow; Donate to NAPS’ Work
NYAPRS Note: Celebrate Global Peer Support Day be downloading a copy of the National Association of Peer Supporters’ Global Peer […]
Multiple Pathways to Employment: Exploring Non Traditional Employment Options
NYAPRS Note: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This is a month in which we celebrate the work […]
[NYAPRS Enews] HHS To Offer New Grants for CCBHCs
HHS To Offer New Grants for CCBHCs By Grace Scullion | Politico 10/18/2022 HHS will provide $1 million grants to […]
TODAY at 2! Learn About the new NY Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy for PROS, CORE and BH HCBS Providers!
NYAPRS Note: Announcing The New York Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy! Register here for an introductory webinar to learn about the […]
Gov Hochul Launches 1st Annual NYS Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month
NYAPRS Note: Today’s first ever Annual NYS Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month Symposium is an historic event that exemplified […]
Rikers is NY’s Largest Psychiatric Services Provider: Treatment not Jails Diversion Program is Essential!
NYAPRS Note: The following underscores how critical jail diversion is for people with mental health challenges. NYAPRS is as strong […]
[NYAPRS Enews] 988 Palm Cards
The New York State Office of Mental Health is excited to share the newest educational resource about 988 in New […]
[NYAPRS Enews] PROS, CORE and Adult BH HCBS Providers: Attend Oct 17 Introduction of new NY Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy
NYAPRS Note: Calling all PROS, BH HCBS and CORE Providers! Announcing The New York Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy! Join NYAPRS […]
[NYAPRS Enews] Please Support Training for Spanish Speaking Lay Persons in Counseling: October 13 Puentes Gala
NYAPRS Note: This comes to us courtesy of VCS’ new CEO Ruth Colón-Wagner, a name very familiar to our readers […]
SAMHSA Names Del Vecchio as Director of New Office of Recovery, Dona Dmitrovic, Larry Davison as Senior Advisors
NYAPRS Note: The Biden Administration and HHS Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Miriam Delphin-Rittmon have appointed 3 […]
N.A.P.S. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Only 2 Days Left for NYAPRS Conference! Rooms Still Available; Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: Attached please find our program for next week’s NYAPRS 40th Annual Conference entitled “A New Alliance: It Takes […]
Register today for Monday Sept 19th Regional Advisory Committee meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Regional Advisory Committee – OMH. After registering, you will receive a confirmation […]
[NYAPRS Enews] Next Thursday! Bazelon Center’s 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony Celebrating 50 Years!
NYAPRS Note: Please don’t miss next week’s Bazelon Center’s 2022 Award Ceremony hosted by MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart. I’m very honored […]
Only 6 Days Left! See NYAPRS Final Conference Program; Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: Attached please find our finalized program for next week’s NYAPRS 40th Annual Conference entitled “A New Alliance: It […]
OMH will no Longer Enforce Mask Mandates in Certain Facilities
OMH Mask Guidance Please be advised that, effective September 7, 2022, the Office of Mental Health (OMH) will no […]
Only 8 Days Left! See NYAPRS 2022 Annual Conference Program; Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to release our full program schedule for our upcoming Annual Conference, “A New Alliance: […]
NYAPRS New Hire Orientation Registration is Now Open!
NYAPRS Note: Register today to enroll your new hires in NYAPRS’ Training Collective’s New Hire Orientation Training, taking place on […]
[NYAPRS Enews] Only 11 Days Left! See NYAPRS 2022 Annual Conference Program; Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to release our full program schedule for our upcoming Annual Conference, “A New Alliance: […]
NYAPRS Releases 2022 Annual Conference Program
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to release our program schedule for our upcoming Annual Conference, “A New Alliance: It […]
NYAPRS Seeks Items for Conference Cultural Exhibition Center!
NYAPRS Note: Once again, the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is playing a central role in bringing spirit and joy to […]
[NYAPRS Enews] Gov Hochul Announces $35 Million for ESHI Permanent Supportive Housing Projects
Note that OMH is the lead procurement agency for the initiative that has-issued a request for proposals today for the […]
Breaking: NYS Submits $13.52 Billion Medicaid Waiver Ask to CMS; Learn More at NYAPRS Conference Presentation by Lauren Tobias
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday, New York State submitted it’s $13.52 billion 1115 waiver amendment request to the federal Centers for Medicare […]
[NYAPRS Enews] NYAPRS Announces 2022 Annual Award Winners, Sept. 21 Ceremony to be Hold at NYAPRS Conference
The NYAPRS Board of Directors are very proud to recognize the exemplary efforts of a number of very special individuals […]
NYAPRS Seeks Items for Conference Cultural Exhibition Center! Nyaprs <nyaprs-bounces@kilakwa.net> on behalf of Harvey Rosenthal <harveyr@nyaprs.org>
NYAPRS Note: Once again, the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is playing a central role in bringing spirit and joy to […]
NYS Deputy Secretary for Human Services & Mental Hygiene Jihoon Kim, OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, Bureau of Recipient Affairs Director Amanda Saake Take Your Questions at NYAPRS Conference Forum
NYAPRS is very pleased to announce that our September 21-3 Annual Conference, “A New Alliance: It Takes a Community”, will […]
Pat Deegan Delivers a Stirring Message of Gratitude for the Recovery Workforce
At the start of her dynamic new 5-part series entitled “I am a Person, Not an Illness”, Pat Deegan delivers […]