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Archives for September 2013
eNews Bulletin Updates
Interactive Map: Who Will Gain Coverage Under Health Reform? New from NYS Health
New Interactive Map Shows Who Will Gain Coverage Under Health Reform in New York State On the eve of […]
Storm of Protest Breaks out Over 60 Minutes ‘Imminent Danger’ Piece
Last night, a controversial 60 Minutes piece by Steve Kroft titled ‘Imminent Danger’ aired that has elicited a storm of […]
Florida Taps Magellan to Manage Fully Integrated Services for People w ‘Serious MH Needs’
NYAPRS Note: States are taking very different approaches to integrating managed Medicaid medical and behavioral health services for people with […]
NYT: Disability Rights Group Rallies in Support of Health Law
Disability Rights Group Rallies in Support of Health Law By Ashley Parker New York Times September 30, 2013 By […]
OMH Announces $32.5 DOE Award to Improve Education/Career Outcomes of Low Income Children w Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: A great new opportunity to help children with disabilities in New York State to succeed in school and […]
USA Today Assails ‘Lock ‘Em Up’ Reaction to the Navy Yard Tragedy
NYAPRS Note: Here’s some powerful and much appreciated pushback by USA Today to the unfounded assumptions that link violence and […]
PEERS Radio features WRAP Series
PEERS Radio features WRAP Series PEERS is a consumer-run organization that inspires hope and contributes to the resiliency and […]
ET: Mental Health Pros Seek Crisis Intervention Teams
NYAPRS Note: More media coverage of yesterday’s landmark news conference held by an unprecedented partnership of community advocates and City […]
CBS: Experts, Lawmakers Push for NYPD Crisis Intervention Teams
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday, about 150 advocates came together at City Hall in New York City to call for the creation […]
15 Health Plans, BHOs to Join NYAPRS Tuesday Albany Forum: Only 5 Days Left to Register!
NYAPRS Note: There’re still a few days left to register to attend next Tuesday’s NYAPRS timely October 1st Albany Forum […]
NYAPRS Annual Conference Powerpoints and Pictures – Up Now!
This year’s Annual Conference was another great success, filled with inspiring keynotes, timely informative workshops and most importantly – you, […]
Mead: Talking in Ways That Can Be Heard
NYAPRS Note: Included in this first newsletter from Intentional Peer Support is an illuminating piece by the pioneering developer […]
Advisory: NYC, NYS Officials Join Coalition to Back Improved NYPD Mental Health Response
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Contacts: Carla Rabinowitz (212) 780-1400, ext. 7726; 917-826-6747(cell); crabinowitz@communityaccess.org John Williams (212) 780-1400, ext. 7772 jwilliams@communityaccess.org […]
October 4 Meeting of NYS MRT Behavioral Health Work Group
The MRT Behavioral Health Work Group will reconvene in two weeks on October 4, from 12:30-3:30pm. The meeting is open […]
Gun Ownership And Firearms Deaths Go Together; Study from American Journal of Medicine
Around The World, Gun Ownership And Firearms Deaths Go Together by NANCY SHUTE September 18, 201311:38 AM A study on […]
Integrated Reentry, Work Strategies for Adults w Criminal Histories; New Report and Forum from COSG
A New Approach for Reducing Reincarceration and Joblessness Among Adults with Criminal Histories On September 19, 2013, the Council […]
OMH Outlines Suicide Prevention Resources, Unveils “Safety Plan” iOS App
OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH OUTLINES SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES AND UNVEILS ‘SAFETY PLAN’ Ios APP As Part Of National Suicide Prevention […]
Announcement from the Division of Mental Hygiene: Behavioral Health System Planning Forums – Fall 2013
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is hosting three forums to gather input to improve the […]
NYC Press Conference on 9/25 highlights need for crisis teams in wake of Times Square shooting
Save the date! Next Wednesday, 9/25 at noon on NYC’s City Hall Steps, Join the Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams […]
Medicaid reimbursement for peers spreads; perfect timing for ACA implementation
‘Peers’ may ease mental health worker shortage under Obamacare Christine Vestal, Pew/Stateline Staff Writer, published in USA TODAY When […]
Cuomo announces plan to create low-income housing for 5, 000 Medicaid recipients
NY Building Low-cost Housing under Medicaid By the Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — New York plans to create low-income […]
Alert: Tell Your Senator to Reauthorize the Rehabilitation Act!
NYAPRS Note: From our friends at NYAIL and the Center for Disability Rights. See the action link at http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=62920271&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]. […]
CBS: Calls Heighten for NYC Crisis Intervention Teams in Wake of Times Square Tragedy
NYAPRS Note: Another NYC based tragedy involving the NYPD and citizens with psychiatric disabilities has prompted public attention and calls […]
MRT Members Raske and Gresham Highlight need for Federal Medicaid Waiver Approval
N.Y. needs Medicaid waiver Kenneth E. Raske, Times Union By Kenneth E. Raske and George Gresham, Commentary Updated 11:09 am, […]
OMH Legislative Testimony on Regional Center of Excellence Plan
OMH Written Testimony at Legislative Hearing on Regional Center of Excellence Plan Thank you, Senator Carlucci, Senator Hannon and […]
NCMHR, NEC Release New Toolkit On Health Care Reform And Enrolling In The Marketplace
Find us on Facebook! Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace: Enrollment and Coverage Information On October 1st, […]
NYNP: FEGS Names Woodlock Chief Operating Officer
FEGS Names Woodlock Chief Operating Officer by Fred Scaglione New York Nonprofit Press September 9, 2013 FEGS Health & Human […]
Last Chance to Register for the NYAPRS Conference, 5 Seats Left for eCPR Training
NYAPRS Note: There’s only A FEW MORE DAYS LEFT to register for NYAPRS’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to […]
WDT: St Lawrence Co IDA Hopes Psych Center Can Showcase Public-Private Partnership
Psych Center Task Force Seeks Meeting With Gov. Cuomo By Sean Ewart Johnson Newspapers September 8, 2013 OGDENSBURG — The […]
GNS: Cuomo Assails CSEA Opposition to State MH Services Redesign
Cuomo Administration Fires Back At Labor Union by Jon Campbell Gannett News Service September 6, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration […]
ACMHA Sept Webinar: ‘Collaborative Leadership: A Foundation for Success’
Collaborative Leadership: A Foundation for Success Join us for a Webinar on September 19 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar […]
OM, CHP: Increased Use of Technology to Reach Consumers, Provide Care
NYAPRS Note: The following pieces (please forgive some of the label language) underscore the rising use and importance of text, […]
Sept 25 NYC City Hall News Conference to Call for Crisis Intervention Teams
The Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams (CCIT) will call for creation of specially trained crisis teams that can respond to […]
Sept 18 Webinar: Impact of Work on SSDI Benefits
National Disability Institute’s Financial Wellness Webinar Series Financial Wellness Webinar: Social Security Disability Insurance – The Impact of Work on Your […]
NYC Jails Action Coalition Seeks Your Support – September 9th Rally and BOC Vote
Join the Jails Action Committee as NYC Board of Correction votes on Solitary Confinement Issue The Board of Correction […]
600 Recovery Proponents Can’t Be Wrong! Only A Few Days Left to Register for the NYAPRS Conference, 5 Seats Left for eCPR Training
NYAPRS Note: There’s only A FEW MORE DAYS LEFT to register for NYAPRS’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to […]
NYS Legislative Hearings Scheduled on OMH Regional Centers of Excellence
ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SENATE STANDING […]
PS: Integrating General Medical and Behavioral Health Care in NYS
NYAPRS Note: Some groundbreaking work done in NYS in both state operated clinic and primary care settings to improve the […]
Sept 25 NYC Men of Color Health Symposium Features Former US Surgeon General Satcher
New York City Men of Color Symposium A Free Symposium for Health, Prevention, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Wednesday, September […]
OM: Illinois Prepares for Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations
NYAPRS Note: Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who come together voluntarily […]
Will Electronic Healthcare Records Promote the Use of Advance Directives?
NYAPRS Note: The following study looks at the impact of the use in England of Joint Crisis Plans, which are […]
Spiro: The Today Show and ECT: The Full Story & Informed Consent
NYAPRS Note: A very important and timely piece by Lauren Spiro, who will be offering certification based training on eCPR […]
Last Week to Register for NYAPRS Annual Conference!
NYAPRS Note: There’s only ONE MORE WEEK to register for NYAPRS’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to be held […]
AP: NY Taking Steps To Curb Rising Medical Costs
NY Taking Steps To Curb Rising Medical Costs By Michael Virtanen, Associated Press August 28, 2013 With medical expenses […]
MHW: Ohio Health Home Initiative Advancing Integration, Reviewing Rate Adequacy
NYAPRS Note: While Ohio providers wait for the release of state data on the effectiveness of their 5 county Health […]