Alliance Note: Many cities are attempting to tackle the rising rates of homelessness through new policies and programs aimed at […]
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Help Us to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community: Made a Tax Deductible Contribution to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
Dear Friends, The holiday season offers us a time for reflection on the past year and to make resolutions about […]
Help Us to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community: Made a Tax Deductible Contribution to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery!
Dear Friends, The holiday season offers us a time for reflection on the past year and to make resolutions about […]
OMH Seeks Hudson River Field Office Director
Employment OpportunityDirector Mental Health Field Office 1, M-6Hudson River Field Office – Poughkeepsie, New York The New York State Office […]
Alert: Please Complete Survey on Pension Benefits for the Non-Profit Workforce!
Alliance Note: As you know, raising compensation for our dedicated workforce has long been a top priority for the Alliance […]
Alliance Staff Provide Testimony at NYS Assembly Health Care Workforce Hearing
Alliance Note: The NYS Assembly held a hearing on the Health Care workforce this past Tuesday. Alliance Public Policy Director […]
NYC City Council Passes Solitary Confinement Ban!
Alliance Note: Yesterday, New York City lawmakers passed a bill restricting solitary confinement to four hours for all city jails. […]
Partnership to End Addiction Survey Opportunity
Alliance Note: Partnership to End Addiction along with NYS OASAS is conducting a survey regarding people’s experience with children to […]
NYC Finding Some Success Reducing Effects of the Pandemic on the Mental Health Crisis
Alliance Note: The assistant commissioner for the NYC bureau of mental health presented data on New York City mental health […]
Meet our Alliance’s Leadership Institute Expert Faculty! Register Today: Only a Few Slots Left!
Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to introduce you to our Leadership Institute’s expert faculty. This is […]
Prayers for Peace, Hope for Healing from the Alliance
Prayers for Peace, Hope for Healing from the Alliance Now more than ever, we are very grateful to call you […]
New York City Council Aims to Ban Solitary Confinement
Alliance Note: The New York City Council will be voting on a bill to ban solitary confinement in city jails. […]
Alliance’s Leadership Institute Announces Webinar Offerings: Register Today for the Remaining Slots!
Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is very pleased to provide details about webinar offering that have been specially designed […]
New Link! Register today for the January 22nd Regional Advisory Committee- Housing: Rights & Grievance Procedures
NEW LINK: Register today for the January 22nd Regional Advisory Committee- Housing: Rights & Grievance Procedures Regional Advisory Committee, January […]
ACT NOW! : Slots Going Fast for Alliance’s Leadership Institute 2024
Alliance Note: Not all leaders are born– excellence in transformative leadership can be developed with the right guidance and nurturing […]
Message from OMH Commissioner Sullivan – Hospital and Community Provider Coordination for Post-Discharge Mental Health Treatment
Please see the message below from New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan. Dear Colleagues, Let […]
Alert: The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Annual Legislative Day will be on March 5th, 2024!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to announce that our upcoming 27th Annual Legislative Day […]
Bipartisan Support for Bill to Increase Tele-Mental Health Services for Rural Populations
Alliance Note: Telehealth services offer an opportunity to reduce the gap in access to mental health and substance use for […]
Register today for the January 22nd Regional Advisory Committee- Housing: Rights & Grievance Procedures
Regional Advisory Committee, January 22, 20248:30am-12:30pm The NYS Office of Mental Health’s Regional Advisory Committee regularly hosts is a public […]
ACT NOW! : Slots Going Fast for Alliance’s Leadership Institute 2024
Alliance Note: Not all leaders are born– excellence in transformative leadership can be developed with the right guidance and nurturing […]
Register for The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) December 21st Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future In recognition of National Disability Employment Month and in alignment […]
Read Mental Health America’s 2023 Youth Report
Alliance Note: Mental Health America has recently released their 2023 Young Leaders Council Report which looks to what is next […]
ACT NOW! : Slots Going Fast for Alliance’s Leadership Institute 2024
Alliance Note: Not all leaders are born– excellence in transformative leadership can be developed with the right guidance and nurturing […]
Alert: Please Complete Survey re a Pension Benefit for the Non-Profit Workforce!
Alliance Note: As you know, raising compensation for our dedicated workforce has long been a top priority for our Alliance […]
Final Version: Honoring Celia Brown on the First Anniversary of Her Passing
Alliance Note: Here is an updated version of yesterday’s posting in which a number of additional dear friends, colleagues and […]
CMS Pushing States to Increase Medicaid Re-Enrollment
Alliance Note: The pandemic related changes to Medicaid coverage and enrollment processes ended on April 1st of 2023. Since then, […]
TODAY! Join The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Valley Regional Forum in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
TOMORROW! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Valley Regional Forum in White Plains on Tuesday (12/12)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
Commercial Health Plans Continue to Fail New Yorkers Seeking Mental Health Supports
Alliance Note: Despite efforts to create parity between Medicaid and commercial insurance coverage from the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies, […]
TIME SENSITIVE: SAMHSA Seeks Public Health Advisor
SAMHSA Seeks Public Health AdvisorPlease see some details from the website at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/764121300 and note that the rapid deadline for […]
Attention! Transition from NYS Grants Gateway to Statewide Financial System
From: omh.sm.PublicInformation <PublicInformation@omh.ny.gov>Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 1:40 PMSubject: Attention! Transition from Grants Gateway to Statewide Financial System Dear Provider, […]
Watch Next Tuesday’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council Meeting!
Alliance Note: Next Tuesday’s meeting of New York’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council will be a very special one, marking […]
FOUR Days Away! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Regional Forum in White Plains on Tuesday (12/12)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
MHA Young Leaders Council Report Explores the Realities of Youth Advocacy
Challenging, Sustaining, and Evolving: An Anthology on Youth Mental Health Advocacy (and Hope) Young people have mobilized, organized, […]
Register for The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) December 21st Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future In recognition of National Disability Employment Month and in alignment […]
Improve Your Advocacy! Join The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Regional Forum in White Plains Next Tuesday!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
Next Tuesday (6/12)! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Regional Forum in White Plains!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Hudson Regional Forum in White Plains Next Tuesday!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Hudson Regional Forum in Westchester next Tuesday (December […]
Minneapolis Set to Reduce Unnecessary Use of Police in Wake of DOJ Findings
Alliance Note: In June of 2023 the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a letter of findings which detailed numerous […]
Officials Prepping Legislative Agenda to Aid New Yorkers with Disabilities: NY State of Politics
Officials Prepping Legislative Agenda to Aid New Yorkers with DisabilitiesBy Kate Lisa New York State of Politics December 3, 2023 […]
Time is Running Out! Help Our Alliance for Rights & Recovery to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community on Giving Tuesday!
TODAY TUESDSAY NOVEMBER 28! Our newly re-branded Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) urges you to support our landmark […]
Time is Running Out! Help Our Alliance for Rights & Recovery to Help People to Find Their Voice and Community on Giving Tuesday!
TODAY TUESDSAY NOVEMBER 28! Our newly re-branded Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) urges you to support our landmark […]
NYS Executive Chamber Seeks Inclusive Internship Coordinator
The New York State Executive Chamber is seeking an Inclusive Internship Coordinator within the Office of the Chief Disability Officer. […]
Alliance Staff Give Testimony at Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Engagement Session!
Alliance Note: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s (formerly NYAPRS) Harvey Rosenthal, CEO, and Luke Sikinyi, Director of Public Policy, […]
TODAY! Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Engagement Session
As many of you may know, the Daniel’s Law Task Force will be hosting a virtual stakeholder engagement session TODAY (Monday, […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $74.4 Million in Funding Opportunities to Improve Behavioral Health
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $74.4 Million in Funding Opportunities to Improve Behavioral Health Thursday, November 16, 2023 Funding opportunities for grant […]
Governor Hochul Set to Sign ‘Clean Slate Act’ Today!
Alliance Note: Governor Hochul plans to sign the Clean Slate Act into law today! We are very pleased to see […]
Mental Health Advocates Conduct DC Congressional Briefing in Support of the Peer Act
This past Monday, Mental Health America, the National Association of Peer Supporters, the Mental Health Liaison Group, our Alliance for […]
The Alliance and Partners Launch New Federal Initiative to Embed Recovery Approaches, Address Inequities across the Nation
Alliance Note: Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is very pleased to serve as a lead partner in […]
Alliance Calls on NYC DOHMH Commissioner to Implement Peer-Led First Responder Teams, Revamp its Proposal to Expand Services to Clubhouse Members
Alliance Note: In a forum sponsored by Crain’s yesterday, NYC Commission of Health and Mental Hygiene Dr. Ashwin Vasan committed […]
Alert: Register for Next Week’s Virtual Daniel’s Law Engagement Session to Call for Mental Health vs Police First Responders!
Good afternoon! As many of you may know, the Daniel’s Law Task Force will be hosting a virtual stakeholder engagement session […]
TODAY! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Regional Forum in Buffalo!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
Sign Petition to Save Mental Health Clubhouses in NYC!
Alliance Note: Members and supporters of Mental health Clubhouses in New York City are excited to see the added investment […]
OMH Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week!
We recognize that the language we use matters to those around us. We invite you to learn more about some […]
Gov Hochul Does Not Plan to Roll Back MH Investments to Make Up for Budget Shortfall
N.Y. Budget Leaders Want To Avoid Education, Health Cuts Amid $4.3B GapBy Kate Lisa Spectrum News November 15, 2023 New […]
Mayor Adams’ Police Focused Mental Health Plan Led to No Improvements
Alliance Note: After a year of implementation, Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to address the growing mental health crisis in the […]
TOMORROW! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Regional Forum in Buffalo!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
TOMORROW! Attend the ‘Supervision for the Ages: Partnering with the Generations’ Training Session!
Bridging the gaps between generations in the workplace is a necessary step in building new leaders, sustaining our workforce, and […]
Workforce Investments, Crisis Services, and Housing! Attend THIS WEDNESDAY’S (11/15) Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) Regional Forum in Buffalo!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
Tomorrow is Last Chance to Register for National Day of Action
Alliance Note: Please see below for information on how to register for the Federal Anti-Solitary Taskforce’s National Day of Action […]
Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) to Launch Free Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series
Alliance Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series: Explore and Plan Your Future In recognition of National Disability Employment Month and in […]
Register for November 30th OMH Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann Sullivan!
OMH Statewide Town Hall Featuring Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D.Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. OMH is […]
Don’t Miss Next Tuesday’s ‘Supervision for the Ages: Partnering with the Generations’ Training Session!
Bridging the gaps between generations in the workplace is a necessary step in building new leaders, sustaining our workforce, and […]
Disability Rights California and Alameda County Reach Settlement to Improve Community MH Services
Alliance Note: Yesterday, Alameda County in California reached a settlement with Disability Rights California and the US Department of Justice […]
Peer-To-Peer Veteran Support Program Expands Into all 62 Counties in NYS
Alliance Note: Thanks to Governor Hochul and OMH Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, New York will be expanding access to […]
Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) and Our Colleagues Join to Press for a COLA, Investment in MH Services
Alliance Note: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s (formerly NYAPRS) Harvey Rosenthal joined dozens of advocates to for a 3.2% […]
Crisis Response, Hospital Diversion, and Peer Services! Attend The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) WNY Regional Forum in Buffalo (11/15)!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) will be hosting a Regional Forum for Western NY in Buffalo on […]
TOMORROW! Don’t Miss The Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Nov 8-9 Recovery & Rehab Academy!
Alliance Note: Today is the final day to register for this year’s 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy! Join us […]
Virtual Tickets Available for Baltic Street’s 1st Annual Symposium! Register for Tomorrow’s Event!
Can’t be in New York City for the Baltic Street Peer-Based Mental Health Service Symposium tomorrow? Livestream (virtual) Pass tickets […]
End the Criminalization of Mental Illness, Pass Treatment Not Jail Act!
Alliance Note: The criminalization of mental health and substance use challenges has led to a staggering number of people experiencing […]
2 DAYS AWAY! Register for the Alliance’s (formerly NYAPRS) Nov 8-9 Recovery & Rehab Academy!
Alliance Note: We are only two days away from this year’s 14th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy! Join us this […]
ALERT: Daniel’s Law Task Force Stakeholder Meeting – Monday, Nov. 20, 3 to 5 p.m.
The Daniel’s Law Task Force will host the first among a series of stakeholder meetings intended to help improve the […]