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NYAPRS Note: The SAMHSA Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) will be hosting two webinars on Peer-Delivered Services in August. […]

NYAPRS Note: As part of New York’s continued efforts to reduce disparities in the provision of mental health services and […]

NYAPRS Note: Registration for NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference, ‘Promoting Rights Across the Nation, Recovery Across the Lifespan,’ is now open! […]

We are thrilled to have SAMHSA’s Paolo Del Vecchio as one of the keynote speakers at NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference, […]

NYAPRS Note: Registration for NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference, ‘Promoting Rights Across the Nation, Recovery Across the Lifespan,’ is now open! […]

NYAPRS Note: We are beyond thrilled to announce have Cherene Caraco of Promise Resource Network and Peer Voice NC as […]

NYAPRS is very pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for eligible individuals who are interested in attending our […]

NYAPRS Note: Registration for NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference, ‘Promoting Rights Across the Nation, Recovery Across the Lifespan,’ is now open! […]

NYAPRS is hiring! We are looking for Peer Bridgers in Albany, Rockland, and Long Island. If you are interested in […]

NYAPRS Note: Registration for NYAPRS’ 41st Annual Conference, ‘Promoting Rights Across the Nation, Recovery Across the Lifespan,’ is now open! […]

NYAPRS Note: Here’s a partial (22 of 49) list of the especially exciting and timely presentations that will comprise this […]

NYAPRS Note: Many of the proposed solutions to the growing mental health crisis have been focused on increasing the number […]

NYAPRS Note: A recently published study by Jonathan P. Edwards (Columbia University School of Social Work) and Phyllis L. Solomon […]

Biden Acts On Mental Health Parity By Ben Leonard and Daniel Payne  Politico  July 25, 2023 BIDEN ACTS ON MENTAL […]

NYAPRS is hiring! We are looking for Peer Bridgers in Albany, Rockland, and Long Island. If you are interested in […]

NYAPRS Note: The recent killing of Melissa Perez in San Antonio is yet another painful but common reminder of the […]

In May of 2008, the US House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness […]

The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Office of Prevention and Health Initiatives is pleased to announce opportunities for […]

NYAPRS Note: The criminalization of mental health challenges has led far too many people into the criminal justice system when […]

The office of the New York State Chief Disability Officer is hiring! The office’s three job openings are posted on […]

NYAPRS Note: Last week marked the retirement of Bob Myers after 50 years extraordinarily talented and dedicated public service and […]

Our friends at the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery and Temple University are collaborating on a research study that […]

NYAPRS Note: Sunday was the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In its […]

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NYAPRS Note: As we continue to recognize National Minority/BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to share a wonderful resource […]

NYAPRS Note: The US Department of Justice is hosting an event commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

NYAPRS Note: Calling all CORE providers! Register today for the CORE summit, taking place in Albany on August 10th. This […]

NYAPRS Note: July is designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to recognize the need to improve the disparities […]

The Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC) and Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center (PeerTAC) are pleased to announce upcoming […]

The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is partnering with Temple University on a research study that is examining the […]

NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is committed to safely moving people from institutional settings to the community where they can be better […]

NYS Office for New Americans Webinar: TIP of the ICEberg? De-stigmatizing and De-criminalizing Immigrant Populations through Trauma-Informed Practice and Cultural Humility Tuesday, […]

NYAPRS Note: New York City Mayor Adams’ directive to involuntarily remove people experiencing homelessness and appearing to have a mental […]

NYAPRS Note: Innovative programs and funding methods are needed to tackle the current mental health crisis in New York. Redirecting […]

NYAPRS Note: The current mental health crisis among our youth has become a major area of concern for states across […]

In this on-demand recording, Dr. Sierra Carter provides an overview of the field of racism-related stress and trauma among Black […]

NYAPRS Note: Getting new staff up to speed can be a challenge, and agencies across the state have relied on […]

NYAPRS Note: New York City approved its $107 Billion budget for the year last week. While there were many things […]

NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee released the following statement in recognition and celebration of Pride Month. We are […]

NYAPRS Note: Getting new staff up to speed can be a challenge, and agencies across the state have relied on […]

NYAPRS Note: The New York City Comptroller’s office released a report calling for the increases in available Housing First modeled […]

NYAPRS Note: We are happy to share the National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy will be hosting their Annual […]

NYAPRS Note: Many states are fully underway with the Medicaid Redetermination process now that the national emergency, and the special […]

NYAPRS Note: The New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) will be hosting a statewide conference, Building the Justice Peer […]

NYAPRS Note: The availability of Peer Support is essential to creating a high-quality continuum of mental health care. As our […]

NYAPRS Note: As New York and other states across the nation struggle to address the growing mental health crisis, it […]

NYAPRS Note: The New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) will be hosting a statewide conference, Building the Justice Peer […]

NYAPRS Note: Yesterday marked the 24th anniversary of the Olmstead v. L.C. (Lois Curtis) Supreme Court decision. This historic decision […]

NYAPRS Note: Jordan Neely’s killing was a tragedy which should have been prevented. The mere fact he was on that […]

NYAPRS Note: Today is the anniversary of the landmark Olmstead v L.C. decision from the Supreme Court in 1999. This […]

NYAPRS Note: Children and adolescents in New York and throughout the nation face unique mental health challenges due to prolonged […]

NYAPRS encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]

NYAPRS Note: While we spend the day celebrating Juneteenth, marking the true end of slavery in the United States, we […]

As you know, NYAPRS has been an ardent advocate for people’s rights, self-determination and choice and for effective and engaging […]

NYAPRS Note: One of the many reasons why I have long served on the Board of the Bazelon Center is […]

NYAPRS Note: From Mark Salzer and our friends at the Temple University Collaborative: “This week is Global Loneliness Awareness Week. […]

NYAPRS Note: Here’s a very timely and powerful piece from US Senator Bernie Sanders: “if we are truly going to […]

NYAPRS is hiring! We are looking for Peer Bridgers in Albany, Rockland, and Long Island. If you are interested in […]

NYAPRS encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]

NYAPRS Note: Attention CORE Providers! Save the Date for the August CORE Summit! In partnership with MCTAC, NYAPRS will be […]

NYAPRS Note: The Clean Slate Act passed at the very end of this year’s session, with the Assembly and Senate […]

NYAPRS Note: We are excited to announce the NYS Legislature passed The Clean Slate Act late last night! While debate […]

NYAPRS Note: Social isolation has been linked to several health issues, including worsening mental health and substance use challenges throughout […]

NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS and close to 50 other state organizations and agencies have been pushing the state to reform audit […]

NYAPRS Note: Today is the final day of this year’s legislative session. The Clean Slate Act is up for a […]

NYAPRS encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]

NYAPRS Note: Peer support has been proven to be an effective way to support people dealing with substance use challenges […]