STAR Center News May 2, 2012 Highlights: May Teleconferences on Spirituality STAR Center Director Job Opening Reporter Seeking Input on […]
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Social Security Awards Research Stipends to Improve Disability Determination Process
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Policy Research Associates’ Deb Dennis. The Disability Determination Process (DDP) Small Grant Program is […]
MRT Summary: Improving Behavioral Health
NYAPRS Note: Here’s the behavioral health portion of the recently released summary of the Medicaid Redesign’s efforts. IMPROVING BEHAVIORAL […]
NYAPRS Seeks Accounting & Program Support Clerk
NYAPRS Note: Please share this widely. Accounting & Program Support Clerk NYAPRS, a fast growing statewide non-profit Albany-based agency […]
That’s Crazy Looks at Coercion and Psychiatry
That’s Crazy: Powerful Documentary on the Coercive Nature of Psychiatry By Giannakali BeyondMeds.com May 2, 2012 The producer of this film, […]
Comment on NY People First Waiver by May 27
Medicaid Waiver Comments Sought Crain’s Health Pulse, May 3, 2012 The public comment period is open for the state […]
Surf Manor Residents File Suit to Address Bed Bugs, Dangerous Conditions & Civil Rights Violations
Bed Bugs, Dangerous Conditions & Civil Rights Violations Plague Residents of Brooklyn Adult Home Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order to […]
Feds: Sheltered Workshops May Violate Disabilities Act
Feds: Sheltered Workshops May Violate Disabilities Act By Michelle Diament DisabilityScoop May 1, 2012 The Obama administration is coming out […]
SAMHSA Announces Integration Grants
SAMHSA Announces Integration Grants National Council is Your ‘Go To’ Resource on Integration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service […]
CHP: NYS’ Dual-Eligible Application Delayed For 30 Days
NYS’ Dual-Eligible Application Delayed For 30 Days Crain’s Health Pulse May 2, 2012 New York state won’t file its […]
E-Mail Governor Cuomo to Reach Agreement to Honor Adult Residents’ Rights to Live in the Community!
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from our adult home resident friends at CIAD (www.ciadny.org). E-Mail Governor Cuomo to Reach […]
DOH: NYS Medicaid Managed Care Plans to Cover Dental Services by July
Dental Services to be Included in the Medicaid Managed Care Benefit NYS Medicaid Update April 2012 http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/update/2012/april12mu.pdf Effective July […]
SAMHSA ADS: A Focus on Peer Support and Peer Service
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services […]
BRSS TACS May 10 Webinar Shared Decision Making and Recovery
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from our partners at SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS […]
LG: Senate Roundtable Explores Solutions To Abuse In State Facilities
Roundtable Explores Solutions To Abuse In State Facilities By Andrew Carden Legislative Gazette April 30, 2012 Sen. Roy McDonald […]
RTP: Recovery in Acute Care
Recovery in Acute Care by Maggie Bennington-Davis, M.D., MMM. Recovery to Practice Highlights April 26, 2012 There is an […]
HHS: Integrated Care for Racial & Ethnic Minorities
Integrated Care for Racial & Ethnic Minorities: A Look Into HHS’ Office of Minority Health By Teresa Chapa, PhD, MPA, […]
LG: Effectiveness Of Kendra’s Law Being Debated
NYAPRS Note: The following piece in today’s Legislative Gazette underscores the controversy and opposition that exists to expanding Kendra’s Law […]
Cuomo Announces Medicaid Spending Finishes Year $14 Million Under Global Medicaid Cap
Governor Cuomo Announces Medicaid Spending Finishes Year $14 Million Under Global Medicaid Cap Medicaid Redesign Team Initiatives Will Save the […]
Don’t Miss This Saturday’s Annual NYC Mental Health Film Fest!
8th ANNUAL COMMUNITY ACCESS/NYAPRS NEW YORK CITY MENTAL HEALTH FILM FEST www.nycmentalhealthfilmfestival.com Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012 Time: 11:30 a.m. […]