NYAPRS Note: Register today for this special webinar co-sponsored with The College for Behavioral Health Leadership. “Intensity, Lived Experience and […]
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Now! Register for the April 21 NYS Virtual Rally for Behavioral Health!
Register Today for the April 21 NYS Virtual Rally for Behavioral Health! Join us on Tuesday, December 21st at 11:00 […]
Register Today for Dec 15: ‘Activating Peer Support for a Transformed Mental Health Crisis Response System’ w Eduardo Vega!
NYAPRS Note: Register today for this special webinar co-sponsored with The College for Behavioral Health Leadership. “Intensity, Lived Experience and […]
HALT Group: Join Today’s Day of Action to End Solitary Confinement in NYC
1. Please call Speaker Johnson TODAY to urge he bring legislation to a vote to end solitary confinement: 212-788-72102. Please use this Tool TODAY to – […]
Apply to the H+H Peer Academy!
Dear NYC Peer Workforce Community, NYC Health + Hospitals is excited to announce that the H+H Peer Academy application is […]
Surgeon General Murthy Releases Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health
NYAPRS Note: The following comes to us thankfully from SAMHSA’s Dennis Romero. Recently Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., […]
Manderscheid: Build Back Better Act’s Implications Significant for Behavioral Health
Build Back Better Act’s Implications Significant for Behavioral Health Ron Manderscheid, PhD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE November 23, 2021 Ron Manderscheid, […]
Now! Call/ Urge Governor Hochul to Include a 5.4% COLA & $500 million in her 2022 MH/SU Budget!
New York’s Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services are in a Complete State Of Crisis:We Are On Life Support and […]
Call/ Urge Governor Hochul TODAY to Include a 5.4% COLA & $500 million in her 2022 MH/SU Budget!
New York’s Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services are in a Complete State Of Crisis:We Are On Life Support and […]
Only 1 spot left! Last chance to secure your place now for 2022 NYAPRS Leadership Institute
NYAPRS Note: Are you a Leader looking to enhance your knowledge and supports? Strengthen your knowledge and competency as a […]
Register Today for Dec 15: ‘Activating Peer Support for a Transformed Mental Health Crisis Response System’ w Eduardo Vega!
NYAPRS Note: Register today for this special webinar co-sponsored with The College for Behavioral Health Leadership. “Intensity, Lived Experience and […]
2nd Action! Call/ Urge Governor Hochul Tomorrow to Include a 5.4% COLA & $500 million in her 2022 MH/SU Budget!
New York’s Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services are in a Complete State Of Crisis:We Are On Life Support and […]
Gov Hochul: $9 million to expand MH, Addiction, Aging Services for Older Adults
For Immediate Release: 12/3/2021 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION IN AWARDS TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION AND […]
Only 1 spot left! Last chance to secure your place now for 2022 NYAPRS Leadership Institute
NYAPRS Note: Are you a Leader looking to enhance your knowledge and supports? Strengthen your knowledge and competency as a […]
Register Today for Dec 15: ‘Activating Peer Support for a Transformed Mental Health Crisis Response System’ w Eduardo Vega!
NYAPRS Note: Register today for this special webinar co-sponsored with The College for Behavioral Health Leadership. “Intensity, Lived Experience and […]
Alert: Apply for Peer Specialist Retention Bonuses, Certification Assistance Funds by January 3!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss this one time only opportunity for NYS Peer Staff to receive recruitment or retention bonuses and […]
TODAY! Call/ Urge Governor Hochul to Include a 5.4% COLA & $500 million in her 2022 Budget for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services!
New York’s mental health and addiction recovery services are in a complete state of crisis: we are on life support […]
TOMORROW! Call/ Urge Governor Hochul to Include a 5.4% COLA & $500 million in her 2022 Budget for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services!
New York’s mental health and addiction recovery services are in a complete state of crisis: we are on life support […]
Only 4 spots left! Secure Your Place Now for 2022 NYAPRS Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS Note: Are you a Leader looking to enhance your knowledge and supports? You know that offering your staff the […]
Now Available! OMH’s 2021 COVID-19 Impact Survey for Recipients of Mental Health Services
The Office of Mental Health is conducting a survey to better understand the impact and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
NYS OMH Recognizes Native American Heritage Month!
November 29, 2021 Greetings, As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month this year, OMH wishes to reaffirm its commitment to […]
OMH to Hold Q&A sessions on Funding to Aid Recruitment/Retainment of Certified and Credentialed Peer Specialists and Advocates: Register Now!
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is providing one-time targeted investments to recruit and retain Certified and […]
Only 3 Slots Left to Register for 2022 NYAPRS Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS Member CEOs: In an effort to provide behavioral health agency leaders the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and competency, […]
Dec 15: ‘Activating Peer Support for a Transformed Mental Health Crisis Response System’ w Eduardo Vega with CBHL: Register Today!
NYAPRS, in collaboration with The College for Behavioral Health Leadership, is very pleased to sponsor a two-part online seminar series […]
‘Activating Peer Support for a Transformed Mental Health Crisis Response System’: Dec 15 Webinar w CBHL
NYAPRS, in collaboration with The College for Behavioral Health Leadership, is very pleased to sponsor a two-part online seminar series […]
Call for Proposals for the NYC Working Peer Conference July 2022
Call for Proposals for the NYC Working Peer Conference July 2022 The NYC Working Peer Specialist Conference Committee is asking […]
OMH Seeks Western NY Field Office Director
OMH Seeks Western NY Field Office Director The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified […]
OMH to Hold Q&A sessions on Funding to Aid Recruitment/Retainment of Certified and Credentialed Peer Specialists and Advocates: Register Now!
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is providing one-time targeted investments to recruit and retain Certified and […]
Bazelon Center Seeks Policy and Legal Attorney
NYAPRS Note: An extraordinary opportunity to join the pre-eminent mental health rights advocacy organization in the nation! JOB ANNOUNCEMENT(11/18/2021) The […]
Still Time to Register for the Highly Acclaimed 2022 NYAPRS Leadership Institute!
NYAPRS Note: Eager to strengthen your knowledge and competency as a leader? Once again, this January you can participate in […]
NIH Dec-Jan Listening Sessions to Inform Efforts on Achieving Racial and Ethnic Equity
NIH Listening Sessions to Inform Efforts on Achieving Racial and Ethnic Equity NIH launched the UNITE initiative in March of […]
Tomorrow! ‘An Alternative to Outpatient Commitment: NYS Peer-Led INSET Program’ Nov 23 Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Join us TOMORROW for this very special November 23rd webinar that recognizes the work of Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther […]
Hochul’s First Budget Must Include More Funds For Mental Health Housing, 1/4 Vacancy Rate: ACLSurvey
NYAPRS Note: Our colleagues at the Association for Community Living have released the results of an October member survey showed […]
NEXT WEEK! ‘ An Alternative to Outpatient Commitment: NYS Peer-Led INSET Program’ Nov 23 Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Join us for this very special November 23rd webinar that recognizes the work of Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther in […]
NEXT WEEK! ‘ An Alternative to Outpatient Commitment: NYS Peer-Led INSET Program’ Nov 23 Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Join us for this special webinar on November 23rd where we recognize the work of Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther […]
In Honor of Transgender Awareness Week – Governor Hochul Signs LGBTQ+ Protection Bills
For Immediate Release: 11/16/2021 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL IN HONOR OF TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK; GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LGBTQ+ PROTECTION BILLS S.674/A.459 Relates […]
Now Available! OMH’s 2021 COVID-19 Impact Survey for Recipients of Mental Health Services
The NYS Office of Mental Health is conducting a survey to better understand the impact and aftermath of the COVID-19 […]
New Peer-Led 4 Tiered Innovative Crisis Center to Open in Buffalo
NYAPRS Note: Very exciting news! Recovery Options Made Easy (ROME) will be opening a highly innovative peer-led 4-tiered crisis response […]
New York Mental Health Care Professionals Refer To Labor Shortage As ‘Crisis’
NYAPRS Note: Yet another piece that covered last week’s NYS Assembly Hearing on our workforce crisis. Look for the advocates […]
STARTING TOMORROW: 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy; Still Time to Register!
NYAPRS Note: The 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy starts TOMORROW but there’s still time to register for three days […]
Don’t Miss THIS TUESDAY’S kickoff of NYAPRS Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy; Still Time to Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: The 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy starts THIS TUESDAY but there’s still time to register for three […]
‘Supporting our Youth Through Grief & Loss:’ Dec 3 MHAW Event
Supporting our Youth through Grief and Loss Young people grieve differently than adults. In this workshop we will discover different […]
NYS Lawmakers Seek Funding For Peer-To-Peer Veterans’ Program
NYAPRS Note: On Veterans Day, a group of bipartisan NYS legislators called on Governor Hochul to include funding for veteran […]
3 Days Left to Register/Attend NYAPRS Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy “Moving Forward Together: Healing the Trauma, Advancing New Innovations”
NYAPRS Note: The 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy starts in just three work days but there’s still time to […]
Strengthen Your Knowledge & Competence as a Leader!: Register Today for 2022 NYAPRS Leadership Institute
NYAPRS Note: Eager to strengthen your knowledge and competency as a leader? Once again, this January you can participate in […]
Only 4 Days Till NYAPRS Rehabilitation & Recovery Academy! Get Unlimited Access for Your Staff; CEs Available!
NYAPRS Note: There are only four days left until the 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy! Entitled “Moving Forward Together: […]
INSET: An Alternative to Court Mandated Outpatient Orders: November 23rd NYAPRS Webinar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: Join us for this very special November 23rd webinar that recognizes the work of Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther in […]
NYS Mental Health Advocates Decry Workforce Crisis, Call on State for 5.4% COLA, $500 million Investment
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday’s Assembly hearing on the mental health workforce crisis featured some powerful and illuminating comments by MHANYS’ Glenn […]
NYAPRS Testimony to Assembly Hearing on the Workforce Crisis Calls For a 5.4% COLA and a $500 million Investment!
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a copy of testimony we gave this morning at a NYS Assembly Hearing on the crisis in […]
Samantha Clarke to Keynote NEXT WEEK’S Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy! Get Unlimited Access for Your Staff; CEs Available!
NYAPRS Note: There are 7 days left until the 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy! Entitled “Moving Forward Together: Healing […]
Don’t Miss This! Registration Now Open for 2022 NYAPRS Leadership Institute
NYAPRS Note: Eager to strengthen your knowledge and competency as a leader? Once again, this January you can participate in […]
OMH Seeks Deputy Director of the Managed Care Bureau
Mental Health Program Manager 1 Posting The NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the […]
Register to View/Speak at Dec 16 Mtg of the federal Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee
NYAPRS: Come listen and consider speaking at the December 16 meeting of HHS’ Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee. The […]
8 Days Until the 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy! Get Unlimited Access for Your Staff; CEs Available!
NYAPRS Note: There are eight days left until the 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy! Entitled “Moving Forward Together: Healing […]
Only 8 Days Till NYAPRS Nov 16-18 Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy: See Program Below; CEs Available!
NYAPRS Note: The start of the NYAPRS 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy is only 2 weeks away!. Sponsored by […]
Governor Hochul Announces Availability of $4 Million In Federal Funding to Strengthen the State’s Mental Health Peer Workforce
NYAPRS extends our great gratitude to Governor Hochul and OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan for this additional allocation in support of […]
Breaking: NYAPRS Releases Nov 16-18 Finalized Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy Program. CEs offered!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to release the full program for this year’s 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy. Sponsored […]
Peer CEs Now Approved for Nov 9 ‘How Clinical and Community-Based Peer Services Engagement Can Improve SUD Treatment and Recovery Outcomes’ NYAPRS Webinar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce the November webinar titled “Peer Professional Roles and Competencies – How Clinical and […]
Gov Hochul Names Kerri Neifeld as OPWDD Commissioner, Jihoon Kim as Deputy Secretary for Human Services and Mental Hygiene
NYAPRS Note: Gov Hochul announced several appointments today that will be very positive for our disability advocacy community, naming Kerri […]
Urgent! Tell Your Senators to Include Parity in the Build Back Better Act
NYAPRS Note: From one of our national organizations: please act now! As you’ve heard, President Biden and Members of Congress […]
“Promoting an Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Culture in Your Organization”: Register today for the 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy; CEs offered!
NYAPRS Note: Register today for the 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy, taking place virtually November 16-18th and join us […]
NYSOMH Announces Funding Opportunity to Expand Peer Capacity: Details Below
The New York State Office of Mental Health is providing one-time targeted investments to recruit and retain Certified and Credentialed […]
The C.D.C. Adds Mental Health Conditions to Its High-Risk Covid List: NYT
The C.D.C. Adds Mental Health Conditions to Its High-Risk Covid ListBy Dani Blum New York Times October 28, 2021 The […]
Nov. 2nd 6pm Panel Discussion: Why Clean Slate Matters – Elders Speak Out!
NYAPRS Note: Passage of the Clean Slate Act will be one of NYAPRS major priorities for the coming legislative session. […]
3 Days Left to Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration Discounts For NYAPRS Nov 16-18 Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy! CEs offered!
NYAPRS Note: Register today for the 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy, taking place virtually November 16-18th. This year’s program […]
Implementation of the 988 Hotline: A Framework for State & Local Systems Planning: New from the Technical Assistance Collaborative!
The new national 988 hotline presents a unique opportunity to strengthen crisis response capacity and to provide people experiencing […]
Breaking: OMH Rolls Out CORE Website
OMH is excited to announce the CORE website is live https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bho/core/ . Please see the site for up to date […]
Register Now to Get Discount Rate to Attend Nov 16-18 NYAPRS Rehabilitation and Recovery Virtual Academy: CEs Available!
NYAPRS Note: Register before November 1st to receive a discount on this year’s Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy. “Moving Forward Together: […]
NYAPRS Nov 9th Webinar: How Clinical and Community-Based Peer Services Engagement Can Improve SUD Treatment and Recovery Outcomes CE offered!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce the November webinar titled “Peer Professional Roles and Competencies – How Clinical and […]
4 Hours Away from our Annual Awards Celebration (Virtual) – 10/25 at 7 PM ET – Championing Disability Rights for 49 Years
Join our virtual event here! Tune into our event with audio descriptions here. Learn about sponsorship opportunities HERE
Tomorrow at 2! ‘The Season for Self-Car’ Peer Specialist Webinar Tuesday, October 26
Registration Open for Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy Taking Place Virtually 11/16-11/18. CEs Available!
NYAPRS Note: Register before November 1st to receive a discount on this year’s Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy. “Moving Forward Together: […]