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NYAPRS News: This comes from the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery, an organization that NYAPRS supports. We urge you […]

Cuomo Spars with Obama Administration over Medicaid Exemption Washington Post; Reid Wilson, 12/12/13   A plan to help struggling hospitals […]

 NYAPRS Note: Thanks to Mental Health America for taking this strong, concerted position in response to Representative Murphy’s bill.   […]

In yesterday’s meeting of the NYS Office of Mental Health’s Regional Centers of Excellence steering committee, we learned that the […]

First Report On National Survey Of Peer-Run Organizations Lived Experience Research Network; 12/07/13    The first report for public dissemination […]

NYAPRS Note: Mental Health advocates across the country are outraged at the legislation introduced today by Congressman Tim Murphy that […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the Central Region,   NYAPRS Executive Director Harvey Rosenthal and NYAPRS Director of Public Policy […]

NYAPRS Note: Another example of the essential effectiveness of hospital to community transitional assistance programs, an approach best represented in […]

DOH Lists Hospital Prices, to Hospitals’ Dismay Crain’s Health Pulse, 12/9/2013   New York state has made transparency of health […]

Behavioral Health Transition RFI/RFQ Webinar You are invited to participate in a webinar hosted by the NYS Department of Health […]

HHS Announces Affordable Care Act Mental Health Services Funding $50 million from the health care law will expand mental health […]

NYAPRS Note: Medicaid Matters is a statewide, consumer-oriented organization that advocates on behalf of the Medicaid program and the persons […]

NYAPRS Note:  For the last MRLC of 2013, let’s step back from all the changes that are happening around us […]

    This NYC community event is for consumers, peer specialists, program staff, policy makers and all stakeholders interested in […]

State Health Commissioner Announces Commission to Create a Sustainable, Integrated Health Care System for New York’s North Country North Country […]

NYAPRS Note: This article highlights two important national issues that require our community’s attention for education and advocacy: the removal […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the North Country,    NYAPRS Executive Director Harvey Rosenthal and NYAPRS Director of Public Policy […]

NYAPRS Note: This article identifies two priority areas that require advocacy and education from our community: national laws that criminalize […]

6 Easy Online Training Sessions to Establish a Telebehavioral Health Program Are you looking for an effective way to get […]

NYAPRS Members: National Council CEO and President Linda Rosenberg spoke to our MRLC in a November webinar where she shared […]

Having trouble viewing this message? View it Online! Strengthening Employment Opportunities for People in Recovery Presenters Madeline Neighly, JD                National […]

Free SSI and SSDI Benefits Training from OMH Myths, Tips, Tricks & How to Make It Work Presented By: New […]

Is Disaster Mental Health Helpful? Revisiting the Response to the Sandy Hook School Shooting Huffington Post; James Halpern, Ph.D.,12/04/2013   […]

MRLC and NYAPRS Members: Attached is a letter from OMH alerting us that The NYS Department of Education has extended […]

The NYS Office of Mental Health is in the initial stages of redesigning its website.  We would like to hear […]

NYAPRS Note: The below article highlights the news that came from yesterday’s MRT Waiver Amendment Stakeholder Update meeting, presented by […]

NYARPS and MRLC Members: Attached is the PowerPoint from the OMH/DOH jointly run webinar on the Readjudication Process for OMH […]

NYAPRS Note: OMH’s Medical Director Dr. Lloyd Sederer regularly hosts a monthy videocast for OMH physicians and other state and […]

Mental Health Parity Rule Clarifies Standards for Treatment Limits, Coverage of Intermediate Care Kaiser Health News; Michelle Andrews, 12/3/13 The […]

Mental Health: A Balancing Act — Grieving during the holiday season Las Cruces Sun-News; Satya P. Rao, 12/01/2013   Experiencing […]

New York State Association of Counties’ Standing Committee on  Public Health and Mental Health Calls for ‘Strategic Investment in Community […]

NYAPRS Note: As we travel around the state to address our community at regional forums, we notice common themes and […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the Southern Tier, We have been travelling around the state to bring you the latest […]

Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez Announces Increased Outreach to Veterans 11/12/13 New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) […]

Immune System May Play Crucial Role in Mental Health USA Today; Karen Weintraub, 12/1/2013   Considering inflammation has helped neuroscientists […]

Dinesh Bhugra: Psychiatry Needs a Broader Focus The first gay president of the World Psychiatric Association wants a radical rethink […]

NYAPRS Note: For the last MRLC of 2013, let’s step back from all the changes that are happening around us […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the Central Region,   We have been travelling around the state to bring you the […]

  iNAPS International Association of Peer Supporters Reminder: Save the Date Webinar 8: Recovery Relationships The Art of Creating and […]

Thank you to all who attended our 4th Annual PROS Implementation Academy! We hope that you enjoyed the timely and […]

NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is keeping a close eye on possible tax cuts in the budget this year that may put […]

NYAPRS Note: Last week we reported on the success of the Medicaid expansion and ACA on reaching out to Hispanic […]

NYAPRS Note: The below note outlines DOH’s innovation plan that could generate billions of dollars in savings from avoidable readmissions. […]

NYAPRS Note: This piece of research done in Great Britain highlights that compulsory treatment after involuntary psychiatric admission does not […]

Bassett’s Psychiatric Unit Faces ‘Shortages’ The Daily Star; Joe Mahoney, 11/23/2013 Coping with a shortage of mental health providers, Bassett […]

SENATE CONSIDERING LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD FUNDING FOR ADDICTION/MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS – TAKE ACTION NOW!!   When the U.S. […]

NYAPRS Note: Thanks to Lauren Spiro, Daniel Fisher, and Leah Harris from the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery for […]

Nearly 500 City Cabs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, says Attorney General Eric Schneiderman  NEW YORK DAILY NEWS; Pete […]

Ghana Inaugurates Mental Health Board Ghana Business News; GNA, November 20, 2013   The Mental Health Board was inaugurated on […]

Correction: This morning, I sent out an article about an upcoming Mental Health First Aid Course in Rochester, and incorrectly […]

NYAPRS Note: This article advertises an ECPR course designed in Rochester for first responders and other community members. It is […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the North Country,   We have been traveling around the state to bring you the latest news […]

Obamacare Will Improve Mental Health Care For Hispanics                         […]

NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS would like to warmly welcome Dr. Ann Sullivan in her new role as OMH Commissioner. Starting this […]

  November National Council Live Webinars Care Coordination in Action: Sharing Behavioral Health Patient Information Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2 […]

NYAPRS Note: This excerpt from a recent ProPublica study (full article linked at bottom of page) highlights the prescribing disparities […]

NYAPRS Note: NYS Senator Tom Libous has introduced legislation that would delay state plans to downsize, close and/or consolidate OMH […]

Ex-Patients Police Mexico’s Mental Health System Karla Zabludovsky, October 21, 2013   MEXICO CITY — On a recent morning, a […]

Rikers Island Jail Criticized for Keeping Mentally Ill Inmates in Solitary   Mentally ill inmates in New York City’s most […]

Addiction Specialists Wary of New Painkiller By Barry Meier, November 15, 2013   Addiction experts protested loudly when the Food and Drug […]

New Rules Considered for Ambulatory Care Sites November 18, 2013   The proliferation of care outside of an inpatient setting […]

NYAPRS Note: This blog post comes from Duncan, a community member in NY who has found blogging and writing as […]

Recovery to Practice HIGHLIGHTS NOV 14 2013 Volume 4, Issue 18 Materials are now available for “Peer Practice and Context—Developing […]

NYAPRS Note: This incident, and the other mentioned herein regarding the 19-year-old Iowa man killed by police officers this week, […]

Reform Update: White House Move to Limit Insurance Cancellations May Backfire By Paul Demko, November 14, 2013 Seeking to defuse a […]

ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences — and Problems for a LifetimeBy Lloyd I. Sederer, MD; 11/13/2013 The Born This Way Foundation […]

NYAPRS Note: This report highlights the need for better integration of mental health strategies to alleviate trauma and poverty and […]

ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences — and Problems for a Lifetime By Lloyd I. Sederer, MD; 11/13/2013   The Born This Way […]