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Alliance Note: Partnering with people to move toward obtaining employment is one of our most important goals. However, this does not […]
Alliance Note: This week, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery held a press conference at the State Capitol alongside faith […]
MEDIA ADVISORY NYS Faith Leaders Call for a Mental Health Budget Deal ThatFocuses on Fixing Not Forcing Services, “Housing Not […]
Next week’s Alliance’s Annual Executive Seminar will bring together key national and state experts on the most prominent policy and […]
Alliance Alert: The federal government is intending to stop funding for New York’s groundbreaking 1115 Waiver program that connects Medicaid […]
What might be the impact of New York State’s pending budget agreement and ongoing national threats to our community and […]
Alliance Alert: State legislators are back in Albany this week to continue negotiations for the final budget, giving us a […]
On March 31, 2025, the Bazelon Center issued this explainer on how Medicaid work requirements would affect people with mental health disabilities. […]
Alliance Alert: Daniel Prude’s death was a preventable tragedy that exposed deep flaws in New York’s mental health crisis response […]
Social Security Website Keeps Crashing, as DOGE Demands Cuts to IT StaffThe worsening problems come as Elon Musk’s DOGE team […]
Alliance Alert: Earlier today, Congress passed a federal budget framework that threatens to bring the largest Medicaid cuts in U.S. […]
Alliance Alert: NY state budget negotiations are set to continue through next week. The Governor and Legislature continue to negotiate […]
In just a few weeks, our Alliance’s Annual Executive Seminar will bring together key national, NYS and NYC current and […]
Alliance Alert: Congress is considering cuts to Medicaid—and the consequences for New Yorkers would be devastating. Over 7 million people […]
Alliance Alert: The fight to protect critical funding for health services is showing results. Last week, a federal judge issued […]
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series Our next installment of the Career Quest Series will be next Thursday, April 17th, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This session’s topic is titled […]
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss todays (Tuesday April 8th) Alliance statewide webinar on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 […]
Alliance Alert: The NYS legislature and governor are expected to agree to another budget extender, pushing the deadline to this […]
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss today (Monday) and tomorrow’s (Tuesday) Alliance statewide webinars on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) […]
https://gothamist.com/news/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-public-health-cuts-to-ny-and-other-states Some encouraging news but just in case ….’some lawmakers and advocates are pressing the governor to include a contingency […]
I can’t recall a time that required so much clarity and courage….that called on us to be as informed and […]
Alliance Alert: NY state budget negotiations are set to continue into at least next week. The Governor and Legislature continue […]
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the next Monday and Tuesday’s Alliance statewide webinars on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) […]
Alliance Executive Seminar Program Will Address Uncertain Times with a 50% Rate Reduction to $99 and National and State Policymaker […]
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the next Monday and Tuesday’s Alliance statewide webinars on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) […]
Alliance Alert: As New York continues negotiations to finalize this year’s state budget, we urge lawmakers and the Governor to […]
Alliance Alert: The NYC Council’s budget proposal contains numerous mental health related items, including crisis respite and 988 services, peer […]
Alliance Executive Seminar Program Will Address Uncertain Times with a 50% Rate Reduction to $99 and National and State Policymaker […]
Alliance Alert: In keeping with past comments, the Trump Administration is promoting a heinous policy shift in addressing the challenges […]
Alliance Alert: See below for a very powerful article featuring warnings offered by our friend and colleague Jihoon Kim, CEO […]
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s April statewide webinars on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid Demonstration […]
New York State legislators and the Governor have agreed to extend this year’s budget deadline, giving them more time to […]
Alliance Alert: The latest episode of the NYCLU’s Rights This Way podcast, “We Know How to Solve the Mental Health […]
Alliance Alert: New York leaders are fighting back against recent federal cuts to service funding. In response to the Trump […]
Alliance Alert: In a recent powerful article from The Buffalo News, longtime Western New York advocates and Alliance leaders pushed […]
Alliance Alert: The recent news of over $360 million in federal health and behavioral health cuts to New York State […]
New York State is possibly days away from finalizing this year’s budget, and Governor Hochul continues to push for an […]
Alliance Alert: Today’s Times Union commentary by Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s CEO Harvey Rosenthal underscores what so many New Yorkers […]
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, we learned of Administration plans to completely reshape federal health and mental health agencies, including placing SAMHSA […]
UPDATE: The Governor’s Office has released additional details on how this week’s sudden cuts to funding from the federal government […]
New York State is possibly days away from finalizing this year’s budget, and Governor Hochul continues to push for an […]
Alliance Alert: A recent story from WXXI News (NPR) highlights the real and lasting harm caused by involuntary psychiatric commitment—and […]
Alliance Alert: Don’t Miss the Alliance’s April statewide webinars on the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Medicaid Demonstration […]
Alliance Alert: New York is already beginning to feel the burden of massive federal cuts. This week, state agencies and […]
7.8% DAY OF ACTION:MAKE THREE CALLS TODAY (WEDNESDAY MARCH 26) TO SUPPORT 7.8% TARGETED INFLATIONARY INCREASE FORMENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER […]
Key Republican says savings goal for Trump agenda bill can be reached without cutting Medicaid benefitsThe Energy and Commerce Chair’s […]
Alliance Alert: This weekend marked five years since the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man in mental health crisis […]
Alliance Alert: The Op-Ed below, “Involuntary Transport of People is Truly Awful,” highlights the trauma and harm caused by forcibly removing […]
New York’s Budget Could Go Into Overtime Amid Federal Uncertainty Gov. Kathy Hochul Says A Special Session Could Be An […]
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We’re writing to ask you to take immediate action to protect the rights of New Yorkers with […]
Alliance Alert: The NYC Council just released a highly critical analysis of Mayor Eric Adams policies to direct police to […]
Alliance Alert: The following comes to use courtesy of Ron Manderscheid. Attached here and on the Legal Action Center website […]
Daniel’s Law Week of Action Starts Today with Vigils Across New York Exactly 5 years ago today, on March 23, […]
In an era where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives face increasing scrutiny and resistance, how do we remain steadfast […]
Alliance Alert: Housing is a human right, and we must take a stand against federal efforts that threaten to roll […]
Can AI transform behavioral health while keeping compassion at its core? This interactive workshop will explore how AI can enhance […]
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery staff and members stood alongside Senate Mental Health Chair Samra Brouk, […]
Alliance Alert: This morning, the Alliance convened a group of allies from the mental health, disability rights, independent living, and […]
Alliance Alert: This morning, we gathered at the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany for a powerful news conference alongside Senate […]
We need your voice! Be part of the national conversation on Workforce Development, with a special focus on peer support models. […]
This year’s Annual Executive Seminar, to be held April 24-25 at the Albany Marriott Hotel, offers a unique opportunity for learning […]
Alliance Alert: Here’s a heartening account of a NYC based program that demonstrates extraordinary success with people with major mental […]
Join the Alliance for Rights and Recovery and advocates across the country for a Day of Action to Protect Medicaid TODAY, March […]
Alliance Alert: We are in the final stretch of the NYS budget process, and we need all hands on deck […]
Ever wondered what really drives funding decisions? Now’s your chance to hear directly from foundation leaders from Mother Cabrini, The […]
Join the Alliance for Rights and Recovery and advocates across the country for a Day of Action to Protect Medicaid on March […]
Don’t miss the Alliance’s Annual Albany Executive Seminar, entitled Urgent Actions, Bold Solutions: Leadership in Unprecedented Times, to be heldat […]
Alliance Alert: The Daniel’s Law Coalition thanks the New York State Legislature for including funding for Daniel’s Law start-up programs in their […]
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery thanks the New York State Legislature for rejecting Governor Hochul’s proposal to […]
Join Our Team: Public Policy & Advocacy Internship Are you passionate about mental health advocacy and public policy? The Alliance […]
Alliance Alert: Are you ready to level up your leadership game and break through barriers holding you back? Join us […]
Virtual Press Conference Today at 11 am for Release of New Report Please join allies at the Justice Policy Institute […]
