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Watch, Comment at Today’s June 30 1-3 pm NYS MISCC Olmstead Body Meeting
Come watch or offer comment today at this afternoon’s meeting of the NYS Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council. Register at […]
July 29: ‘Advocacy is Essential!’ with Glenn Liebman & Harvey Rosenthal
NYAPRS Note: Everyone’s voice needs to be heard! Advocacy is essential for transformation of self, systems, to advance recovery and […]
Don’t Miss 2021 Free Virtual Alternatives Conference: July 10, 15, & 17!
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss the very special opportunity to attend one of the nation’s most visionary conferences! See below: […]
Alert! Call on Gov Cuomo to Spend Opioid Settlement on Substance Use Recovery Services!
NYAPRS Note: Please take action today to press Governor Cuomo to sign legislation creating a dedicated fund for the millions […]
July 15: ‘From Hardship to Hope: Focus Group for MH Clinicians;
NYAPRS NOTE: This announcement comes from our colleagues at the New York State Psychiatric Institute’s Center of Excellence for Cultural […]
New Bipartisan Federal Peer Support Legislation Introduced In The Senate
Leading Mental Health Organizations Strongly Support New Bipartisan Peer Support Legislation Introduced In The SenateJUNE 24, 2021 Alexandria, VA – Leading […]
NYC Clubhouses Are Hiring Peer Specialists
How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth
How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenthby Ella F. Washington and Jasmine Sanders Harvard Business Review June 17, 2021 Juneteenth is […]
A message from OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan in celebration of Juneteenth
NYAPRS Note: Great thanks to OMH Commissioner Sullivan for her very inspiring words and valuable resources. As we celebrate Juneteenth […]
President Biden Signs Bill Making Juneteenth a National Holiday; Please Mark June 19 for the Celebration of Juneteenth 2021!
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very excited that President Biden has signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal […]
Van Hollen, Bass Reintroduce Legislation Funding Local Non Police-Alternatives
NYAPRS Note: Senator Chris van Hollen and House member Karen Bass have re-introduced their Community-Based Response Act that encourages the […]
President Biden Signs Bill Making Juneteenth a National Holiday; Please Mark June 19 for the Celebration of Juneteenth 2021!
NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very excited to announce that Congress has passed and President Biden has […]
Breaking: Supreme Court Rejects What May be Final Challenge to Obamacare
Supreme Court Tosses Lawsuit Challenging Obamacare By Susannah Luthi, Josh Gerstein | 06/17/2021 Politico The Supreme Court on Thursday threw […]
June 22: Ethnoracial Disparities in MH Risk, Assessment & Service Delivery Webinar from Dir of NYS Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence
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July 1 10 am: Vaccine Education for OMH & OASAS Service Recipients and Providers
To promote increased use of the vaccine, the Office of Mental Health, (OMH), and the Office of Addiction Services And […]
SAMHSA Awards Grant to Administer 988 Dialing Code for Suicide Prevention
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Clarification re OMH/OASAS’ Proposed New Design regarding HCBS Services and the CORE Initiative
Here’s a clarification to yesterday’s announcement. The approach to the CORE transition as referenced below is still pending CMS approval […]
OMH Statewide Multicultural Advisory Committee – Members Needed! Applications Due July 1, 2021!
OMH Statewide Multicultural Advisory Committee – Members Needed! Applications Due July 1, 2021! New York State Office of Mental Health […]
June 30: Crisis Response: Peer Leadership to Develop Community Solutions Webinar from CBHL
June 23: An Organizational Diversity Survey Primer Webinar from CCSI
OMH/OASAS’ New Design will Move some HCBS Services to CORE Design; Others will Operate under Traditional HCBS Rules
NYAPRS Note: OMH and OASAS have reached an agreement with CMS (the federal Medicaid agency) to transition some but not […]
New! Wellness Worksheet from the Wellness Institute
Here’s a very handy personalized way to apply the 8 Dimensions of Wellness from its creator Dr. Peggy Swarbrick. See […]
Please Mark June 19 for the Celebration of Juneteenth 2021!
Last Chance: Urge Your NYS Assembly Member to Pass 9-8-8 Legislation Today!
Alert: Urge Your NYS Legislator to Support Real Parole Reform; Clean Slate Legislation Due to Pass
NYAPRS Note: Earlier this year mental health advocates joined criminal justice reform advocates to win passage of the landmark Humane […]
Two HHS Nominees Have Fairly Easy Time at Senate Hearing
NYAPRS Note: Per the piece below, “two of President Biden’s nominees for positions within the Department of Health and Human […]
Nominations Sought for National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters
National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and Disasters A Notice by the Health and Human Services Department on 05/13/2021 DOCUMENT DETAILS Printed version:PDF […]
NYS Senate Poised to Pass 988 Legislation; Assembly Considering Passage: MHANYS
NYAPRS Note: Here’s an excellent summary from MHANYS’ Glenn Liebman as to where things stand regarding NYS legislation to establish […]
June 10 Webinar Will Explore NY’s Use of Solitary Confinement and Impact of HALT Legislation
Upcoming Webinar Solitary ConfinementThursday, June 10 at 6:00pm ET: The New York State Legislature passed the HALT legislation this year. The […]
Corrected Link: View Today’s 10am Hearing on the Nomination of Dr. Delphin-Rittmon to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
Please use the following link: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nominations-of-dawn-oconnell-to-be-assistant-secretary-for-preparedness-and-response-and-miriam-delphin-rittmon-to-be-assistant-secretary-for-mental-health-and-substance-use NYAPRS Note: We’d like to encourage our broader state and national community to watch […]
Tomorrow! Don’t Miss Pat Deegan Self-Care Webinar!
Coordinated Behavioral Care Featured June 2021 Webinars View Full Training Calendar CBC would like to recognize SAMHSA and the New York State Health […]
Alert: Urge Your NYS Legislator to Support Real Parole Reform!
NYAPRS Note: Earlier this year mental health advocates joined criminal justice reform advocates to win passage of the landmark Humane […]
ALERT: Urge NYS Legislators to Expand Protections for Adult Home Residents!
There’re only a few days left to mobilize on behalf of the rights of adult home residents in New York! […]
NYS Localities: Apply Now to Participate in Crisis Response System Transformation
NYAPRS Note: Thanks to funding from the NYS Senate, New York’s CIT program is encouraging localities to explore an array […]
NYC Peer Specialist Conference Save-the-Dates: July 22, 29
Don’t Miss June 29 NYAPRS Psychiatric Advance Directive Training
NYAPRS Note: Our field and work has come to prioritize the identification of services and tools to aid people in […]
NYAPRS Mourns the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten Vincent
NYAPRS Mourns the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten VincentJune 3, 2021 On behalf of the NYAPRS board and community, I […]
TOMORROW: Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace NYAPRS Webinar
NYAPRS Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held tomorrow […]
NYS Legislature Considers Criminal Justice Reforms and End of Session
NYAPRS Note: This comes to us courtesy of NYAPRS Board member Matthew Pettitte. In the waning days of the 2021 […]
More: Biden-Harris Administration Calls for Historic Levels of Funding to Address Addiction and Overdose
Biden-Harris Administration Calls for Historic Levels of Funding to Address Addiction and Overdose Today, The Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress […]
Breaking: Biden Budget Proposes Major Increases for Federal Health Programs
Biden Budget Proposes Major Increases for Federal Health ProgramsBY ADAM CANCRYN and SARAH OWERMOHLE Politico May 28, 2021 President Joe […]
Don’t Miss June 29 NYAPRS Psychiatric Advance Directive Training
NYAPRS Note: Our field and work has come to prioritize the identification of services and tools to aid people in […]
NY Tightens Protections For Consumers Seeking Mental Health, Addiction Services
NY Tightens Protections For Consumers Seeking Mental Health, Addiction ServicesRules Aim to Increase Compliance with Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder […]
Alert: Ask Sen. Gianaris to Move Adult Home Resident Rights Bill Forward to Passage
NYAPRS Note: Please stand up today for the rights of NYS adult home residents, many of whom live with a […]
Next Wednesday: “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace”: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
OMH: May 27′ Advancing Peer Support Summer Series Kick-off’
NYAPRS Note: This comes courtesy of the OMH Bureau of Recipient Affairs. Hi everyone, please find a free summit […]
Tomorrow! ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today! 1.5 CE hrs
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace: NYAPRS June 2 Webinar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
Mental Health Advocates Announce Support for 9-8-8 Legislation, Workforce Funding
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS joined our Assembly Mental Health Committee Chair Aileen Gunter, a representative of Senate Mental Health Committee Chair […]
This Tuesday: ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today! 1.5 CE hrs
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
Rare Chance to Learn about Soteria House Alternative Model Sunday at 1pm EDT!
NYAPRS Note: In 1971 Dr. Loren Mosher of the National Institute for Mental Health opened the first “Soteria House” in […]
Low Vaccination Rates Jeopardize Residents of NYS Congregate Facilities
NYAPRS Note: The number of partially to fully vaccinated staff at NYS Prisons and Developmental Centers lags far behind the […]
Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace: NYAPRS June 2 Webinar: Register Today!
NYAPRS Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
Next Tuesday: ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today!
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
Next Tuesday: ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today!
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
In Honor of Jay Mahler Part 2
NYAPRS Note: Humble. Kind. Compassionate. Spiritual. Gentle. Inspiring. Beloved. All of these words describe California based seminal consumer-survivor movement leader […]
Don’t Miss June 29 NYAPRS Psychiatric Advance Directive Training
NYAPRS Note: Our field and work has come to prioritize the identification of services and tools to aid people in […]
In Honor of Jay Mahler
NYAPRS Note: Humble. Kind. Compassionate. Spiritual. Gentle. Inspiring. Beloved. All of these words describe California based seminal consumer-survivor movement leader […]
NEC May 19 Youth Emotional CPR Webinar and Healing Voices screening
REGISTER TODAY!
NY to Receive $170 million in Supplemental Federal Relief Funds for Mental Health/Substance Use Block Grants
NYAPRS Note: To date, New York has received an additional $46 million in federal relief funding to expand our Mental […]
From Hardship to Hope: Paid Focus Groups with Peer Providers and Mental Health Clinicians
NYAPRS’ Note: We are very pleased to share the attached opportunities haring an opportunity for peer providers and mental health […]
Next Tuesday: ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today!
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
BU Center for Psych Rehab Seeks Paid Responders to Peer Provider Survey
Hear Today’s 10:30 NYS Legislative Hearing on Mental Health Crisis Services
NYAPRS Note: Our NYS Legislative Mental Health Committee chairs are holding a hearing this morning that will explore a broad […]
Equity-Grounded Leadership: May 25 CBHL Member Leadership Conversation
5/17 SAMSHA Webinar: Targeting Housing for Reentry of People with Mental Illness
NY’s Excelsior Pass Provides Digital Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
NYAPRS Note: Good morning. New York provides a way to digitally record and display evidence that you’re fully vaccinated against […]
May 18 NYS Legislative Hearing on Mental Health Crisis Services
Joint Public Hearing: Mental Health Crisis ServicesOnline Hearing Virtual Public Hearing May 18th 10:30 AM WILL STREAM LIVESenate Standing Committee […]
Please Complete BIPOC and LGBTQ Peer Survey: MHA
BIPOC and LGBTQ SurveyPeer support can help individuals achieve long-term recovery. Mental health America (MHA) and the Center for Peer Support […]
See How Much NYS Counties are Getting in Stimulus Aid This Week: Spector
NYAPRS Note: Groups like NYAPRS in NY and nationally fought all year long to see that federal stimulus funding is […]
