Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign Fails To Shift Health Professionals’ Attitudes By David Brindle Guardian Professional April 3, 2013 People with […]
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May 5 NYC Mental Health Film Festival Details Released
Community Access & NYAPRS present the 9th Annual NYC Mental Health Film Festival Sunday May 5, 2013 11:30 a.m. to […]
JN: MH Clinics, Programs Going into School Programs
Mental Health Joins the Class as Nonprofits Open In-School Clinics By Elizabeth Ganga and Randi Weiner Journal News March 31, […]
Knickman: ACA Will Create More Affordable Health Coverage Options in NY
Will Obamacare Increase Insurance Costs in New York State? By James Knickman President & CEO, New York State Health Foundation […]
OPWDD’s Road to Reform and Redesign
NYAPRS Note: Below is a letter from Commissioner Burke outlining a series of opportunities for system redesign, reform and improved […]
CMS Proposes Navigators to Help Consumers Navigate Health Insurance Marketplace
CMS NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: CMS Media Relations Wednesday, April 3, 2013 (202) 690-6145 CMS proposes help for […]
OMH Listening Tour Seeks Input on State Operated Services, Adds Dates
Listening Tour The NYS Office of Mental Health would like to hear your thoughts and ideas about how to strategically […]
CMS Approves NY Long Term Care, Foster Care Children’s Managed Care Proposals
NYAPRS Note: CMS has approved New York’s waiver applications to extend managed care to the ‘long term health care population’ […]
Only a Few Discounted Rooms Left for NYAPRS Exec Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: Although the deadline for discounted rates for our upcoming Executive Seminar at the Hilton Albany has passed, we […]
IJ: Sen. Carlucci May Hold Statewide Hearings on MH Report Requirements in SAFE Act
NYAPRS Note: The mental health reporting requirements in NY’s recently approved SAFE Act continue to trouble a variety of professional, […]
New US Infographic on Electronic Health Records
NYAPRS Note: Please share widely in your communities and programs. Electronic Health Records Infographic How do electronic health records (EHRs) […]
NAMI: US Budget Deal Gives 5% Across the Board Mental Health Cuts
President Obama Signs FY 2013 Funding Resolution -Across-the-Board Cut Imposed on Funding for Mental Health Research and Services National Alliance […]
Bazelon Urges Evidence-Based Alternatives to Increased Law Enforcement in Schools
Bazelon Center Backs Evidence-Based Alternatives to Increased Law Enforcement in Our Nation’s Schools Washington -March 28, 2013 – “The Judge […]
April 16 Videocast: Helping Smokers w BH Conditions Requires National Effort
NYAPRS Note: Especially timely given recent stats showing 40% of cigarettes in the US are smoked by people with BH […]
SAMHSA Encourages State Block Grants to Heighten LGBT Focus
[http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1103157461522/img/78.jpg] It’s National LGBT Health Awareness Week! This week (March 25-29) is National LGBT Health Awareness Week, with a theme […]
CST: Advocates Fear New State Gun Laws Promote Stigma
NYAPRS Note: All across our nation, policymakers, the public and the media continue to wrongly tie violence with psychiatric conditions […]
Bazelon: Tell NPR to Retract its Startlingly Distorted Series on Disability Programs
[Bazelon Center logo and image of Supreme Court and Capitol dome] Tell NPR to Retract its Startlingly Distorted Series on […]
Call for Presentations! NYAPRS 31st Annual Conference
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS NYAPRS 31st Annual Conference Keeping the Focus on Recovery and Rights September 10-12, 2013 Hudson Valley Resort […]
NYAPRS Seeks Staff Accountant, Public Policy/Advocacy Director, Sr. Admin Assistant
NYAPRS is a rapidly growing not-for-profit organization based in Albany, NY that is dedicated […]
May 14 Syracuse MHS Forum on Peer and Family Supports
Save the Date The Central New York BHO – Magellan Health Services – is pleased to offer: Peer and […]
CHP: NYS OPWDD Overpayment Has Stalled CMS Action on MRT Waiver
Budget Battle Over The Disabled Crain’s Health Pulse March 27, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s amended executive budget proposed $120 million […]
New Study: Outpatient Treatment Orders Don’t Reduce Readmissions
NYAPRS Note: A newly published Oxford University study has found that “in well coordinated mental health services the imposition of […]
OMH State Operations – A Vision for the Future
NYAPRS note: please see link below to attend “listening tours” and offer feedback to OMH regarding the state operated mental […]
Jarvis on Behavioral Healthcare Centers of Excellence at NYAPRS April 1 Webinar (2)
NYAPRS Note: If you are not a current NYAPRS member now is your chance to join NYAPRS and benefit from […]
AP: Latino Youth Look to Help Address Complexity of Mental Health
Latino Youth Look to Help Address Complexity of Mental Health Associated Press Published March 19, 2013 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Arturo […]
Forbes: How Consumers, Providers Can Report Managed Care Abuses
NYAPRS Note: Consumers and providers are busily preparing for New York’s transfer of fee for service behavioral health services into […]
NYT: CMS Seeks NY Medicaid Family Based Rehab Payback
U.S. Wants State to Pay After Audit Of Youth Care By JESSE Mckinley New York Times March 26, 2013 ALBANY […]
More on NYS Budget: Adult Home, Prescriber Prevails, Vet Peer Program Funding
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a follow up to yesterday’s NYAPRS NYS Budget First Look including A list of NYS budget legislative […]
Alert: Urge HHS’ Sebelius to Release Alternatives Conference Funding Support
NYAPRS Note: The following comes to us from Joseph Rogers, Chief Advocacy Officer of the Mental Health Association of SE […]
MHW: NCD Urges Managed Care Reform For BH, Other Disabilities
Report Urges Managed Care Reform For BH, Other Disabilities Mental Health Weekly March 25, 2013 As a growing number of […]
New Study: Psychiatric Disability No Barrier to Weight Loss Success
Serious Mental Illness No Barrier to Weight Loss Success Mar. 21, 2013- Through a program that teaches simple nutrition messages […]
NYAPRS First Look at NYS Budget Agreement
Here are some quick initial details of the budget agreement reached by the Governor and NYS Legislature that is expected […]
March 28 SAMHSA Webinar: Best Practices in Peer Support and Peer Recovery Coaching
Best Practices in Peer Support and Peer Recovery Coaching Presenters Oryx Cohen, MPA National Empowerment Center Moe Armstrong, MBA Vet-to-Vet […]
News Coverage of Shootings May Boost Stigma
Media Coverage of Gun Violence May Further Stigmatize Mental Illness ByRick Nauert PhdSenior News Editor Psych Central March 22, 2013 […]
CMS Awards New York $598m to Create Greater Access to Long-Term Services, Supports
CMS Awards New York $598m to Create Greater Access to Long-Term Services, Supports NYAPRS Note: The following are taken from […]
SL: States Tackle Mental Illness and Gun Ownership
NYAPRS Note: “To the extent that we believe we are making ourselves vastly safer, I think we are fooling ourselves.” […]
April 9 Public Comment Sought on Protection & Advocacy/CAP Redesignation
NYAPRS Note: See the attached notice giving more details about the state’s plan to move our Protection and Advocacy system […]
Study: Adults w BH Conditions Smoke 40% of Cigarettes
NYAPRS Note: Stronger rationale for more smoking cessation programs! People With Mental Illness Make Up Large Share of U.S Smokers […]
Temple U Guides to Promote Employment; Vote for MHASP for Scattergood Grant!
NYAPRS Note: A Practical Guide for People With Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work. Although a staggering number of […]
General Accord Reached on NYS Budget, Details Needed on MH Issues
NYAPRS Note: As Albany budget makers worked into the night, so did mental health advocates, especially on giving feedback around […]
ALERT: Senate Proposed 5% Cut in Medicaid Optional Services Still on Table..Call Today! (2)
It Sounds Like The Senate’s Proposed 5% Reduction In Medicaid Optional Services Is Still On The Table!The proposal would mean […]
TU: Justice Center Nominee Wise to Face Numerous Challenges
NYAPRS Note: The following piece looks at the appointment of Jeff Wise to head New York State’s new Justice Center […]
Jobs: PEOPLe COO, CSPNJ Executive Director; Columbia Co Recovery Center Director
PEOPLe Inc. is seeking a Chief Operating Officer PEOPLe, Inc., a consumer-run 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Poughkeepsie, NY dedicated […]
March 28 Webinar: Resources for Women Veterans
The Long Road Back: Resources for Women Veterans Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Central Time) The […]
WRAP in the Criminal Justice System
WRAPIs Successfully Being Implemented In A Variety Of Ways With People Involved In The Criminal Justice System Copeland Center March […]
CIHS March 25 Health It for Primary/BH Integration Webinar
Health IT for Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Integration Date:Monday, March 25, 2013, 2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT SAMHSA-HRSA Center for […]
CIHS: New, Notable Integration Research and Resources
New, Notable Integration Research and Resources Healthcare research evolves at a rapid pace. Literature on the integration of primary and […]
SAMHSA: Housing and Social Inclusion
SAMHSA ADS CenterHousing and Social Inclusion ———————————————————————————— Safe and stable housing is an essential part of the foundation for personal […]
ALERT: Senate Proposed 5% Cut in Medicaid Optional Services Still on Table..Call Today!
It Sounds Like The Senate’s Proposed 5% Reduction In Medicaid Optional Services Is Still On The Table! The proposal would […]
MNT; Study Links Ruminating on Stressful Events w Chronic Inflammation
Ruminating About Stressful Events May Increase Inflammation In The Body by Christian Nordqvist Medical News Today March 17, 2013 Dwelling […]
PS: NY Gun Law’s Mental Health Focus Stirs Anger, Confusion
Gun Law’s Focus On Mentally Ill Stirs Anger And Confusion By James T. Mulder Syracuse Post Standard March 16, 2013 […]
OM: Sequestration Budget Cuts SAMHSA by 5%
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Open Minds whose CEO, Monica Oss, is one of the behavioral health service community’s […]
NYAPRS Seeks Public Policy/Advocacy Director, Sr. Admin Assistant
NYAPRS Seeks Public Policy/Advocacy Director, Sr. Administrative Assistant NYAPRS is a not-for-profit organization based in Albany, NY that is dedicated […]
Fricks: Social Networks Are Essential to Whole Health
NYAPRS Note: Larry Fricks is an historic figure in the development of whole health peer support in our country, first […]
March 20 Webinar: “Understanding the Jargon, Concepts and Structure of the NYSOMH System”
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Follow up ALERT: Call Sen. DeFrancisco to Protest Medicaid Option Cuts!
Here’s a follow up alert also asking Medicaid advocates to also call Senate Finance Committee Chairman John DeFrancisco, a major […]
ALERT: Call State Leaders Today to Reject Proposed Medicaid Option Cuts!
ACTION ALERT As 5 way budget negotiations continue today, NYS legislators are looking to move around existing state dollars to […]
Today’s 3:30 EST Webinar: Consumer/Survivor Visionary Leaders
Join us Friday, March 15, 2013 3:30 – 4:30 pm ET (12:30 – 1:30 pm PST) for the 3rd annual […]
Leaders Move to Close Budget Deal, $40 Million More for Mental Hygiene
NYAPRS Note: As legislative leaders reach agreement on this year’s state budget, NYAPRS has been continuing to work on several […]
FHP: NYSPA Suit Claims UnitedHealth in Violation of Parity Law
Lawsuit: UnitedHealth illegally denies mental health coverage ByDina Overland Fierce Health Payer March 13, 2013 UnitedHealth isn’t providing equal coverage […]
Jarvis on Behavioral Healthcare Centers of Excellence at NYAPRS April 1 Webinar
NYAPRS Note: If you are not a current NYAPRS member now is your chance to join NYAPRS and benefit from […]
Justice Center’s Jeff Wise to Kickoff NYAPRS Executive Seminar
NYAPRS is very pleased to announce that Jeff Wise, JD, Acting Executive Director, The Justice Center for the Protection of […]
Study: Medicare Costs are Five Times More for Seniors with BH Issues
Mentally Ill Medicare Patients Cost More To Treat Hospitals May Need To Turn To High-Tech Solutions By Ron Shinkman Fierce […]
Alert: Call Albany to Push for State Hospital Downsizing/Reinvestment!
Several NYS Democratic state legislators and mental health advocates held a news conference a few hours ago in Albany calling […]
Journal News: SAFE Act Mental Health Reporting Needs Revisit
Editorial: A valid concern over NY-SAFE Act Mandatory reporting provision needs revisit A Journal News Editorial March 13, 2013 It’s […]
NYS Democratic Senators Push for MH Reinvestment; Call Albany Today!
NYAPRS Note: Several NYS Democratic state legislators and mental health advocates held a news conference a few hours ago in […]
Report Focuses on Mental Health Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Individuals
Report: Patients With Mental Health Problems Need Culturally Sensitive Treatment Review in Journal of Psychiatric Practice addresses communication and other […]
Psychiatrists Seek Gun Law Reporting Delay, NYS Releases More Guidance Information
NYAPRS Note: New York State agencies have released more information on the procedures involved in the new clinician reporting requirements […]
Breaking News on Medicaid Reform, Olmstead, Integrated Care, Managed Care Readiness/Innovations and Much More! (2)
Just released is the printed version of this year’s information packed program at http://www.nyaprs.org/conferences/executive-seminars/documents/ExecutiveSeminarAgenda2013.pdf! NYAPRS Note: In two days, you […]
LG: SAFE Act Reporting Provisions Raise MH Community Concerns
Mandatory Reporting Provision Of The SAFE Act Raises Concerns In The Mental Health Community By TG Branfalt Jr. Legislative Gazette […]
NYW: US Veteran Affairs Won’t Comply w NY SAFE Act Reporting Requirements
VA Says No To SAFE Act U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Says It Won’t Comply With New York Mandate To […]
NYS Legislative Budget Proposals: NYAPRS’ First Look
NYAPRS Note: The NYS Assembly and Senate have responded to Governor Cuomo’s budget proposals for the coming year with their […]