The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to announce Dr. H Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene for NYC, Ken Zimmerman, Fountain House CEO and Mamdani Mayoral Transition Team Member, as well as a representative from the Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement will be joining us for our Tuesday New York City Regional Forum! Don’t miss this chance to hear the new administration’s goals for the improving the City’s mental health service system and share your thoughts about needed advocacy! We will have a focused discussion on the recent Mayoral transition and what it could mean for how the city responds to mental health and substance use needs.
These forums are not just conversations. They are a call to action. Together, we will:
- Identify the most pressing local needs in mental health and substance use services
- Break down how recent federal policy changes will impact care in our communities
- Shape a shared advocacy agenda for the year ahead
- Address the intersection of criminal justice and mental health, including crisis response and diversion
- Prepare together for the Alliance’s Annual Legislative Day on February 10th (sign up for more legislative day alerts here: Legislative Day 2026 Interest Form)
The Forum will also include a light lunch, opportunities to connect with advocates and leaders from across the system, and a raffle for a free scholarship to the Alliance’s Annual Conference this fall! See below for more information.
New York City Regional Forum
When: January 13th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Baltic Street Wellness Solutions, 882 3rd Avenue, 10th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Speakers:
Harvey Rosenthal and Luke Sikinyi, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Ken Zimmerman, Fountain House CEO, Mamdani Transition Team Member
Jordyn Rosenthal, Community Access
Christina Sparrock, NYC Mental Health Collective and Crisis Response Advocate
Ismael Diaz, Center for Community Alternatives (CCA)
Representative from Treatment Court Expansion Act Team
Representative from Mayor Mamdani Office of Mass Engagement
We need you in the room to ensure New York protects rights, strengthens recovery-oriented services, and prioritizes community-based solutions. These forums will help set the direction of our advocacy in the year ahead. Join us and be part of the movement!