Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Swyer Theater at The Egg, Albany
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to welcome hundreds of advocates from across New York State to Albany in just two weeks for our 29th Annual Legislative Day, and bus transportation is now available to make it easier than ever to join us.
At a moment of federal funding threats, workforce instability, and growing unmet mental health and substance use needs, we need a strong, unified presence at the Capitol. Legislative Day is where we show lawmakers that recovery, dignity, and community-based services must be fully funded and protected.
OUR TOP PRIORITY:
Fund a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase (COLA)
This increase is essential to stabilize the behavioral health workforce, reduce turnover, shorten waitlists, and ensure New Yorkers can access the services they need. Without it, programs face closures and people lose trusted supports.
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON LEGISLATIVE DAY
- Presentations on Alliance’s 2026 Legislative Priorities
- Press Conference calling for continued funding of Daniel’s Law non-police crisis response pilots and passage of the Treatment Court Expansion Act (A.4869 / S.4547)
- Rally in the Capitol War Room demanding a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase for behavioral health agencies and their workforce
- Legislative meetings with policymakers from across the state
BUS TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE
We have buses coming from regions across New York State, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Hudson Valley, Syracuse, and the North Country, with local partners helping coordinate sign-ups and logistics. Space is limited, so register early.
Find your bus location, registration links, and contact people here:
Brooklyn: https://forms.gle/5nKrc5iQfrn9fDsJ7
Buffalo: https://forms.gle/TXEbtrihFxA8R5f18
Hells Kitchen: https://forms.gle/N9cwVtaNAwMYaZc89
Hudson Valley: https://forms.gle/mWCLvzehfm2D6KGYA
North Country: https://forms.gle/iNDtssZpCyRPgCDu6
Queens: https://forms.gle/G78LHE5vK276733c7
Rochester: https://forms.gle/Q6kRNZ48jRnu3eEY7
Syracuse-Binghamton: https://forms.gle/ebkP6kPQcSTjdnZc7
Union Square: https://forms.gle/x4Ns2vj15XwgapFR9
Later this week we’ll share:
- Our full Legislative Day policy book
- Speaker announcements
- Final schedule and logistics
Be there. Be heard. Get on the bus.
Together, we can protect and strengthen the services that make recovery possible.