OMH Statewide Virtual Town Hall Featuring Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D. Thursday, October 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. OMH […]
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Senators Call For More Funding After Tour Of Dutchess Stabilization Centers
NYAPRS Note: Following a tour of People USA’s peer led Crisis Stabilization Center in Poughkeepsie, NYS Senate Mental Health Committee […]
Registration Open for Nov 16-18 Virtual NYAPRS Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy; CEs Available!
NYAPRS Note: Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy! NYAPRS is very pleased to announce […]
John Legend will join Bazelon Center’s Annual Awards (10/25 @ 7pm)
Re-watch our 2020 Awards (video) HERE. Learn about sponsorship opportunities (PDF) HERE.
NYAPRS Nov 9 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 […]
NYAPRS Calls for State Action to Advance Employment of New Yorkers with Disabilities; See Full MISCC Member Presentation at 9/29 Meeting
NYAPRS Note: Advocates for people with disabilities called on NYS government to implement a sweeping package of policy reforms aimed […]
NY BH Advocates Press for 5.4% COLA in Coming Budget
NYAPRS Note: Pointing to the devastating shortages in behavioral health services funding, capacity and workforce, NYS behavioral health advocates called […]
NYS Assembly Hearing Focuses on Employment for People with Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: Speaker after speaker has been providing powerful testimony today at a NYS Assembly hearing on employment of people […]
OMH Releases CORE Operations Manual and Guidance Documents
Attn: Adult BH HCBS Providers New York State (NYS) is excited to be moving forward with Community Oriented Recovery and […]
Don’t Miss Bazelon Centers Oct 25 l Awards Celebration at 7 PM ET – Championing Disability Rights for 49 Years!
Donate Now Learn more and re-watch our 2020 Awards HERE. Learn about sponsorship opportunities HERE
In Honor and Memory of Jacki McKinney
“I’d like to add to all the children, adult children, of parents who have mental illness, I think every single […]
Don’t Miss Bazelon Centers Oct 25 l Awards Celebration at 7 PM ET – Championing Disability Rights for 49 Years!
Donate Now Learn more and re-watch our 2020 Awards HERE. Learn about sponsorship opportunities HERE
NOW: Urge Sen Schumer by 10am Today to See Medicaid Re-Entry Legislation is Approved This Year!
As you know, NYAPRS has been working with state and federal officials and our colleagues to help address one of […]
Alert: Gov Hochul Announces Availability of $21 million to Aid NY’s Community Mental Health Workforce!
NYAPRS Note: New York’s community mental health agencies got a huge boost yesterday in the wake of Governor Hochul’s announcement […]
NYSOMH Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month!
October 14, 2021 As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year, the New York State Office of Mental Health’s Office […]
NYAPRS Nov 9 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 […]
John Legend to Join Bazelon Center’s Annual Awards October 25 @ 7pm
Re-watch our 2020 Awards (video) HERE. Learn about sponsorship opportunities (PDF) HERE.
Wellness Collaborative NY IPA Seeks Executive Director
Wellness Collaborative NY IPA Seeks Executive DirectorSee Job Announcement Attached Overview The Wellness Collaborative of New York Independent Practice Association […]
“The Millennial Challenge: Bridging the Gap” Register for Part 2 of This Month’s NYAPRS Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Register today for Part Two in our series this month, The Millennial Challenge: Bridging the Gap. On October […]
In Honor of our Champion Darby Penney
In Honor of our Champion Darby Penney I’m so very shocked and devastated to learn of Darby’s passing due […]
SAVE THE DATE: Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy Scheduled for Nov 16-18! CEs offered!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce that this year’s Rehabilitation and Recovery Academy will take place virtually on November […]
CORE Implementation Go-Live in February 2022
NYS has notified Health and Recovery Plans (HARPs) and HIV Special Needs Plans (HIV-SNPs) of the CORE Services implementation go-live […]
Breaking: NYS Receives CMS Approval to Implement CORE Services
Breaking: NYS Receives CMS Approval to Implement CORE Services NYAPRS Note: Great news! Medicaid reimbursed community based recovery services that include […]
Gov Hochul Impose Nov 1 Vaccine Mandate for OMH, OPWDD Institutions
NYAPRS Note: Governor Kathy Hochul directed today that OMH and OPWDD hospital staff show proof of a COVID -19 vaccination […]
Register By Oct 27 to Offer Public Comment on SAMHSA’s Oct 27 ISMICC Meeting
NYAPRS Note: The next meeting of SAMHSA’ Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) will be held on October 27 […]
SAMHSA to Launch New “Office of Recovery, Peers are Critical at Every Level
NYAPRS Note: Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon announced last week SAMHSA’s plans to create […]
Register for NYAPRS Oct. 5 New Hire Orientation!
NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you have new […]
TOMORROW! NYAPRS “The Millennial Problem: Bridging the Gap” Part 1 Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: In our October webinar offerings, The Millennial Challenge: Bridging the Gap, a Baby Boomer and Millennial join forces […]
NYAPRS Lauds Gov Hochul’s State Mental Health, Prison Worker Vaccine Mandate
NYAPRS Lauds Gov Hochul’s State Mental Health, Prison Worker Vaccine Mandate NYAPRS thanks and congratulate Governor Hochul for taking steps […]
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $36 Million In Federal $ for Upstate NY Mental Health Treatment And Research Centers
NYAPRS Note: Congratulations to the following NYAPRS members for their funding awards from New York’s Senator Schumer and Gillibrand: BestSelf, […]
NOW! See Mary Ellen Copeland, Lee & Dennis Horton: Hope from Behind the Walls and Serving a Life Sentence
Live now at the NYAPRS Conference: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOytqD0tGdUaeU-Y6T9anhzE2wYGPudV Hope from Behind the Walls and Serving a Life Sentencehttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOytqD0tGdUaeU-Y6T9anhzE2wYGPudV Mary Ellen Copeland, […]
TUESDAY! NYAPRS “The Millennial Problem: Bridging the Gap” Part 1 Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: Fun Fact: Millennials in the workplace are both committed and leaving! (Center for Creative Leadership). So what does […]
Today at 11:30: Don’t Miss NYAPRS Annual Awards/Memorial Program!
Please join us in honoring heroes in our movement and field by attending today’s very special Annual Awards/Memorial Ceremony 11:30am […]
Governor Hochul Appoints Dr. Mary T. Bassett as Commissioner of the Department of Health
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS congratulate NYS Governor Kathy Hochul for her selection of Dr. Mary Bassett as New York’s new Commission […]
Watch/Give Comments at Today’s NYS MISCC Olmstead Body Meeting!
Don’t miss today’s 1:00 pm meeting of the state’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council where Public Members will present the […]
Register for NYAPRS Oct. 5 New Hire Orientation!
NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you have new […]
TUESDAY! NYAPRS “The Millennial Problem: Bridging the Gap” Part 1 Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: Fun Fact: Millennials in the workplace are both committed and leaving! (Center for Creative Leadership). So what does […]
Registration Now Available: OMH Statewide Virtual Town Hall – October 28, 2021
OMH Statewide Virtual Town Hall Featuring Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D. Thursday, October 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. OMH […]
TOMORROW! Don’t Miss 20th Anniversary Celebration of NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee’s Impact!
NYAPRS’ Cultural Competence Committee has had an extraordinary impact on NYAPRS’ policy, training, events and annual conference program! Don’t miss […]
Breaking: Hochul Clears Way For Plan To Fill Hospital Staff Shortfalls Spurred By Vaccine Mandate
Hochul Clears Way For Plan To Fill Hospital Staff Shortfalls Spurred By Vaccine Mandate By Shannon Young | Politico 2:12 […]
NY May Recruit Medical Workers from Other Counties To Replace Health Care Workers Who Refuse COVID Shots by Monday
NYAPRS Note: Here’re some excerpts of details about Governor Hochul’s contingency plans to in advance of deadlines for healthcare institutions […]
Governor Hochul Announces Availability of $19 Million in Funding to Assist Addiction Support Workforce in New York State
Governor Hochul Announces Availability of $19 Million in Funding to Assist Addiction Support Workforce in New York StateFunding Was Awarded […]
Register now for NYS’ Introduction to Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) Services Webinar!
Introduction to Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) Services Webinar New York State will implement the new Community Oriented Recovery […]
NYC Peer Support Worker Survey
NYC Peer Support Worker Survey Participation Letter Subject: Impact of COVID-19 on the Peer Support Workforce of NYC Dear Peer Support Worker Community, The […]
NYS Psychiatric Centers Must be Included in Mandatory Vaccination Negotiations
NYAPRS Note: While it’s heartening that negotiations between Governor Hochul’s team and unions are moving forward on mandatory staff vaccinations, […]
Come See/Win Raffle: Natl Artists’ Exhibitions, Stand Up Comics, Cultural Competence Anniversary, Open Mic Sessions on NYAPRS Sept 23, 28 Evening Sessions
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce a special raffle just for those that attend our evening programs tomorrow on […]
Bi-County Empowerment Conference Announces Exciting Lineup of Speakers: Register Today!
“Now in its 28th year, the Bi-County Empowerment Conference is an annual gathering produced by – and for – people who experience emotional […]
Save-the-Date: OMH Statewide Virtual Town Hall- October 28, 2021
OMH Statewide Virtual Town HallFeaturing Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D.Thursday, October 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. OMH is conducting […]
The Millennial Problem: Bridging the Gap Register today for Oct. 2-part NYAPRS Webinar!
NYAPRS Note: Fun Fact: CEOs tell us that attracting and keeping younger workers is one of their biggest talent challenges […]
Provide Input to a ‘Hardship to Hope’ Peer-Led Financial Wellness Program!
NYAPRS NOTE: This announcement comes from our colleagues at the New York State Psychiatric Institute’s Center of Excellence for Cultural […]
Save the Date for NYS CORE Services Webinars
Attn: Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS) Providers, Health Homes and Care Management Agencies (CMA), Medicaid […]
Biden-Harris Administration Awards $15 Million to 20 States for Mobile Crisis Intervention
State Planning Grants for Qualifying Community-Based Mobile Crisis Intervention Services The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) amended Title […]
Come See/Win Raffle: National Artists’ Exhibitions, Stand Up Comics, Open Mic Sessions at Next Week’s NYAPRS Virtual Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce a special raffle just for those that attend our evening program: […]
NYAPRS Conference Starts TOMMOROW! Still Time to Register
Don’t miss our extraordinary lineup of speakers, arts and music, awards and memorial ceremony and many more special events! See […]
Don’t Miss NYAPRS Annual Awards/Memorial Program at 11:30 am September 30
Please join us in honoring heroes in our movement and field by attending our Annual Awards/Memorial Ceremony on September 30 […]
2 Days Till NYAPRS Virtual Conference! Don’t Miss Racial and Gender Equity & Justice Presentations
Don’t miss our extraordinary lineup of speakers, arts and music, awards and memorial ceremony and many more special events! Register […]
Sept 28: ‘Prioritizing Equity for Limited English Proficient and Deaf/HOH Individuals Receiving Behavioral Health Services’ OMH Webinar- SW CEUs!
Pioneers Keynote Panel to Substitute for Sen. Brouk Address at NEXT WEEK’S NYAPRS Virtual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: While Senate Samra Brouk won’t be able to join us, we’re very pleased to announce a panel of […]
Come See/Win Raffle: National Artists’ Exhibitions, Stand Up Comics, Open Mic Sessions at Next Week’s NYAPRS Virtual Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce a special raffle just for those that attend our evening program: […]
Register for NYAPRS Oct. 5 New Hire Orientation!
NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you have new […]
Come See/Win Raffle: National Artists’ Exhibitions, Stand Up Comics, Open Mic Sessions at Next Week’s NYAPRS Virtual Conference: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is pleased to announce a special raffle just for those that attend our evening program: […]
Today at Noon! The Peer Profession Progression NYAPRS Webinar: Register Now
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss TODAY’S NOON WEBINAR “The Peer Profession Progression! Baltic Street AEH CEO Taina Laing will moderate what […]
Mike Skinner on NYAPRS’ Annual ‘Gathering of the Tribes’ (Conference); Program Starts Next Week!
Hi all, If you’ve ever gone to our annual conference, you will have met and been heartened by the generous […]
One Day Left! “The Peer Profession Progression” Sept 14 NYAPRS Webinar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: There’s one dayleft to register for this month’s webinar “The Peer Profession Progression” taking place on September 14th […]
Job Opening: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program Manager in Center for Practice Innovations (CPI) – 9/29/21 Deadline!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program Manager in Center for Practice Innovations (CPI(https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/1971844.html)Apply By: September 29th, 2021 The Research […]
Final NYAPRS Conference Program: Only 2 Weeks Till NYAPRS 2021 Virtual Conference Program: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 2 weeks out from this year’s Annual NYAPRS Conference, entitled “United in Hope, Together for Justice […]
Only 2 Weeks Till NYAPRS 2021 Virtual Conference Program: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: We’re only 2 more weeks out from this year’s Annual NYAPRS Conference, entitled “United in Hope, Together for […]
Only One Week Left! “The Peer Profession Progression” Sept 14 NYAPRS Webinar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: There’s only one week left to register for this month’s webinar “The Peer Profession Progression” taking place on […]
Come Hear Top US, NYS Mental Health Policy Makers at NYAPRS Virtual Conference, CEUs Available
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to release our newly updated program schedule for this year’s virtual Annual Conference, entitled […]
Criminal Justice Reforms Highlighted at NYAPRS Virtual Conference, CEUs Available
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to release our newly updated program schedule for this year’s virtual Annual Conference, entitled […]
NYAPRS Announces 2021 Award Winners for Exemplary Leadership and Service
The NYAPRS Board of Directors are very pleased to announce our 2021 Award Winners for exemplary leadership and service to […]
Center for Practice Innovations Seekks Peer Implementation Specialist, Trainer
The Center for Practice Innovations in Manhattan has a couple of exciting opportunities for which lived experience of mental health […]