NYAPRS Note: The NYS Department of Health announced the following health home designees in Phase II counties: Dutchess, Erie, Manhattan, […]
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Call for Presentations for Sept 19-21 NYAPRS 30th Annual Conference!
Call for Presentations! NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES is seeking presentation proposals for our Very Special 30th […]
GMHA May 3 Webinar: From Patienthood to Personhood
Geriatric Mental Health Alliance Webinar From Patienthood to Personhood May 3, 2012 2:00pm-3:30pm EST Presenter: Susan Wehry, […]
NC: Urge US Senators to Support Federally Qualified Community BH Centers
S. 2257 Would Expand Access to Care, Support for Community Services Take Action! Please ask your Senators to cosponsor this bill! […]
KFF: Updated Data About People Who Are Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Briefs Provide Updated Data About People Who are Dually Eligible For Medicare and Medicaid Kaiser Family Foundation April 4, 2012 […]
Please Nominate Shery Mead for a SAMHSA Voice Award by April 13!
NYAPRS Note: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is seeking nominations for the Voice Awards, which recognize consumer/peer […]
OMH May 2 Webinar: Best Practices for Effectively Integrating Peer Staff in the Workplace
Best Practices for Effectively Integrating Peer Staff in the Workplace Join us for a Webinar on May 2 Space is […]
New CUNY Health Coaching & Care Coordination Certificate Program Accepting Applications by May 4
Dear Agency Partner, I am excited to announce that the JFK, Jr. Institute for Worker Education at CUNY, in […]
MNT: Chronic Stress Linked To Inflammation And Disease
Chronic Stress Linked To Inflammation And Disease Medical News Today April 4, 2012 Stress wreaks havoc on the mind and body. […]
RTP: Culture & Spirituality Webinar Materials, How Peer Specialists, Supervisors Can Work Together
Recovery to Practice Highlights The second quarterly Webinar for 2012, “Understanding and Building on Culture and Spirituality in Recovery-Oriented […]
AP: Appeals Court Reverses Judge’s Order Giving NYC Adult Home Residents the Chance to Live in Community
NYAPRS Note: As a federal appeals court overturns a judge’s order requiring NYS to provide apartments for 4,500 NYC residents […]
NC: Grants Available for BH/Health Innovations
NYAPRS Note: This comes thanks to the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare. Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program The U.S. […]
Study: Childhood Adversity Increases Psychosis
Childhood Adversity Increases Psychosis Mad in America.com April 2, 2012 Researchers in the U.K. and Netherlands found a nearly […]
“Did The NYPD Suffocate A Mentally Ill Woman To Death While Trying To Cuff Her?”
NYAPRS Note: “In November 2007, New York City police officers fired 20 shots, killing a mentally ill Brooklyn teen (Khiel […]
SAMHSA BRSS TACS Awards Grants to 8 Peer Run/Recovery Community Groups
SAMHSA Starts Health Reform Education Work with the Center of Social Innovation Awards to […]
Save the Date! May 5 NYC Annual Mental Health Film Festival
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Community Access’ extraordinary Carla Rabinowitz about the upcoming annual joint Community Access and NYAPRS […]
Assembly, Business Groups Clash Over Minimum Wage Hike Proposal
Klein: Minimum Wage Hike Good For Business; Business Group: No, It’s Not By Jon Campbell Gannett News Service April 02, […]
Study: Peer-led Education Increases Self-esteem and Assertiveness
Peer-led Education Increases Self-esteem and Assertiveness A study of 428 adults with mental illness diagnoses were randomly assigned to the […]
New Study Links Depression with Sleep Breathing Problems
Depression Linked With Sleep Breathing Problems, Study Finds MyHealthNewsDaily March 30, 2012 Experiencing breathing problems during sleep may raise […]
NYNP: State Budget Deal Satisfies Low Expectations
State Budget Deal Satisfies Low Expectations New York Nonprofit Press March 28, 2012 It is a sign of the times! […]
Vet to Vet Site Offers Manual, Support Resources
Vet to Vet is based on the concept of mutual help. Each One Reach One Teach One. We are group […]
Newsday: New NYS Program Extends Peer Support to Vets with PTSD
NYAPRS Note: Here’s some more details on the recently approved state allocation to enhance Vet Peer Support services that will […]
Oss: Is The Focus On Readmission Rates Misguided?
Is The Focus On Readmission Rates Misguided? By Monica Oss Open Minds March 30, 2012 Developed by OPEN MINDS, […]
ADS: Promoting MH/Addictions Recovery in Multicultural Communities
SAMHSA ADS Center Promoting Mental Health and Addictions Recovery in Multicultural Communities ———————————————————————————— How behavioral health problems are experienced, expressed, […]
Josepher: From Harm Reduction to Recovery
From Harm Reduction to Recovery: Exponents by Howard Josepher, LCSW Recovery to Practice Weekly Highlights March 29, 2010 Exponents is […]
Dixon: The Promise of Early Intervention
NYAPRS Note: Here’s a first account of OMH’s new ‘First Break’ initiative by Dr. Lisa Dixon, who’s come to Columbia […]
Fisher: Dialogical Recovery of Life
Dialogical Recovery of Life By Daniel Fisher, M.D., Ph.D March 28, 2012 Mad in America blob During a recent […]
DOHMH Funds Baltic St AEH to Educate NYC Peers About Health Homes
February I, 2012 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE Thomas Farley, MD, MPH February 1, […]
NYAPRS/NYSCCBH Care Management Training Preview at May Case Management Coalition Conference (2)
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is proud to partner with the NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare in giving case managers a […]
DOJ Joins ADA/Olmstead Related Suit in New Hampshire
NYAPRS Note: Once again, the federal Department of Justice has demonstrated its strong commitment to support the ADA and Olmstead […]
SAMHSA Updates Working Definition of Recovery
SAMHSA’s Working Definition of Recovery Updated In December 2011, SAMHSA released a working definition of recovery and a set of […]
In Honor and Memory of Doug Drew
NYAPRS Note: New York’s mental health community lost a devoted, generousand kind voice today upon the passing of Doug Drew. […]
Alert: Call Governor Cuomo TODAY to push for an Executive Order to establish a NY Health Exchange
Due to inaction of the part of the State Senate, establishing a New York Health Insurance Exchange through this year’s […]
NC: Day 2 of the Supreme Court ACA Hearing
If you have difficulty viewing this message please click here. Each day this week, the National Council brings you […]
SHNNY: NYS Budget Deal is Historic for Supportive Housing Community
NYAPRS Note: The following summary of how this week’s NYS budget agreement affects community housing comes courtesy of our friends […]
AP: Cuomo, Legislature Strike On-Time NY Budget Deal
Cuomo, Legislature Strike On-Time NY Budget Deal By Michael Gormley, Associated Press – March 27, 2012 New York is poised […]
NYS Legislature Approves Joint Operations, Oversight Between Health, Mental Hygiene Agencies
NYAPRS Note: An excerpt from the budget bill. PART L Section 1. (a) Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation […]
NYS Budget Deal: NYAPRS’ First Report
Details are starting to come in on the jointly announced 3-way 2012-13 NYS budget agreement between the Cuomo Administration and […]
Announcing the California Association of Mental Health Peer Run Organizations
A New Mental Health Consumer Voice Arises. The Birth of California Association of Mental Health Peer Run Organizations (CAMHPRO) […]
NYS Medicaid Budget Update: Health Exchange Exec Order? Prescriber Prevails Fight Continues; Peter Rivera DOL Commissioner Nominee
Cuomo: Executive Order An Option for Health Exchange By Dan Levy WNYT March 25, 2012 ALBANY – The deadline […]
OM: Influencing The Behavioral Health Carve-Out Models
BHOs Of Today, BHOs Of Tomorrow: Influencing The Behavioral Health Carve-Out Models By Monica Oss CEO Open Minds March 1, […]
MHW: ACMHA Summit Embraces Social Supports for Healthier Communities
NYAPRS Note: Last week’s ACMHA Conference underscored the importance of the social determinants of health, a theme NYAPRS has heavily […]
MM: Urge NYS Senators to Back Health Insurance Exchange on ACA’s 2nd Anniversary!
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from Medicaid Matter’s Lara Kassel who aptly writes “I can think of no better way […]
ALERT: Urge Legislators Today to Support Equal Education for Children/Youth in State Psych Centers
NYAPRS Note: This year’s OMH budget proposal attempts to help mainstream the education provided to children and youth who reside […]
USPRA Offers Online Certificate in Children’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Convenient, Interactive Online Training for USPRA Certificate in Children’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation USPRA has developed an outstanding series of online […]
Save the Date: Sept 19-21 NYAPRS 30th Conference: Keeping the Integrity in Integration (2)
Save the Date! NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES Is pleased to announce our our Very Special 30th Annual […]
Oss: “Managed Behavioral Care” Evolves
“Managed Behavioral Care” Evolves By Monica Oss Open Minds March 23, 2012 Developed by OPEN MINDS, 163 York Street, […]
Bazelon Center Issues ACA Two-Year Anniversary Report
Having trouble viewing this email? http://www.bazelon.org/News-Publications/ Bazelon Center Marks Health Reform’s Two-Year Anniversary with New Report: The Affordable Care […]
NYT: Unreleased Sundram Report Calls for 24 Disability Abuse Hot Line
State Faults Care for the Disabled By Danny Hakim New York Times March 22, 2012 ALBANY – Nearly 300,000 […]
April 4 OMH Webinar: Getting Involved in NYS MH Planning Process
Real World Planning: Getting Involved in the 5.07 process Join us for a Webinar on April 4 […]
NYAPRS Welcomes 4 New Board Members
NYAPRS is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to our Board of Directors at our most recent […]
Alert: Urge Assembly Leaders to Support Veterans’ Peer Mental Health Initiative
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here The Veterans Mental Health Action Committee of NYC The Veterans Health Alliance of […]
March 27 DOH Webinar: Patient Centered Medical Home and Meaninful Use
Register now for the fourth webinar presented by the NYS Department of Health, Office of Health Information Technology Transformation (OHITT), […]
TU: NYS Urged to Do More to Advance Disability Employment Initiatives
Overcoming ‘Perceptual Barriers’ to Jobs State is Urged to Do More to Help Disabled New Yorkers Find Work By Scott Waldman […]
Alert: Urge Congress to Protect Federal Disability Work Programs (WIPA, PABSS)!
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from our friends at APSE, the national organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career […]
Knickman: Deciphering the Alphabet Soup of Health Reform
Deciphering the Alphabet Soup of Health Reform James Knickman President and CEO, NYS Health Foundation Huffington Post March 21, 2012 […]
SAMHSA March 29 Webinar: Planning a Recovery-Oriented System of Care
SAMHSA Webinar: Planning a Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC): Lessons from Texas Register Today for SAMHSA’S Free Webinar! The next […]
NYC DOHMH Planning Forums April 5, 18 and May 1
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Mental Health System Planning Forums 2012 Your input is important to […]
March 29 SAMHSA Webinar: Using Data to Strengthen Vet BH Care
March 16, 2012 Webinar Using Data Resources to Strengthen Behavioral Health Systems for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families […]
MHW: New LA Study Emphasize Employment w Homeless SMI Group
Homeless SMI Consumers Thrive with Housing, Work Support Mental Health Weekly March 19, 2012 A new study examining the […]
OM: New HEDIS Measures Target Diabetes, Cardio, Cancer Treatment for People Diagnosed w SMIs
Seven New HEDIS Medicaid Measures Target Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Open Minds March 19, 2012 Developed by OPEN MINDS, 163 […]
MNT: Smartphones Used to Advance Health of People Diagnosed w Schizophrenia
People With Schizophrenia Helped By Smartphones Medical News Today March 19, 2012 Psychiatry is employing smartphone technology as an innovative […]
SAMHSA March 21, 29 Webinars: Multicultural Competence, Intense Spiritual Experience, Asian-American Issues
STAR Center Teleconference Series Multicultural Competence, Intense Spiritual Experience, and Mental Health: An Introductory […]
March 19 NYAPRS Learning Collaborative: Transition from TCM to Care Coordination
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask Bob Myers and Doug Ruderman from OMH, all your questions about TCM conversion in […]
Days Left to Register for Breaking News on Health Homes, Phase 2 Capitation, Olmstead Planning!
NYAPRS Note: In less than 2 weeks, the NYAPRS Annual Executive Seminar will once again serve as one of the […]
SAMHSA March 27 Webinar: Helping Providers Understand Managed Care Networks
Webinar: Helping Providers Understand Managed Care Organization Networks, Qualifications, and Participation Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:30-2:30 […]
Alert: Save Housing Dollars in NYS Budget!
NYAPRS Note: The following comes from our friends at the Association for Community Living who warn that “there is $75 […]
Today’s 1pm NYS Most Integrated Setting Council Meeting to Discuss Olmstead Planning
Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council (MISCC) March 15, 2012 1:00pm – 3:00pm Meeting Room 6, Empire State Plaza Concourse […]
March 28 Webinar Update on NY’s New Integrated Employment System (NYESS)
NYESS – A Field Report and Update – FAQs for Providers Join us for a Webinar on March 28 […]
WP: Antipsychotic Drugs Grow More Popular For Patients Without Mental Illness
Antipsychotic Drugs Grow More Popular for Patients Without Mental Illness By Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post March 12, 2012 Adriane Fugh-Berman […]
AHRQ Deems Westchester Care Coordination, Peer Support & Discretionary Fund a National Innvovation
NYAPRS Note: Congratulations to our friends in Westchester County whose successful efforts to marry skilled, active care coordination with peer […]
MHW: Oregon to Introduce Integrated ‘Coordinated Care Organizations’
Oregon Transformed Health System to Include Key Mental Health Support By Mental Health Weekly March 13, 2012 Oregon is […]