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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 […]
NYAPRS Note: The NYS Legislature has reportedly reached a deal for the Clean Slate Act! While we are not at […]
NYAPRS Note: The 17th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists is being held in person at the NYU Kimmel Center […]
NYAPRS Note: The Clean Slate Act remains one of the main pieces of legislation state lawmakers are debating with less […]
NYAPRS is excited to host an informational webinar on our CORE Peer Navigator Project this Wednesday, June 7th, at 1:00pm. […]
The Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) at OMH is recruiting for several positions. The Office of Advocacy and […]
NYAPRS Note: This past Saturday President Biden signed a budget deal to raise the country’s debt ceiling to prevent defaulting […]
NYAPRS Note: Please take immediate action and call NYS Legislative Leaders to passage Shawanna’s Law before the State Legislature adjourns […]
NYAPRS Note: The Biden-Harris Administration has been working to improve mental health services and address the growing workforce crisis nationwide. […]
NYAPRS Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
NYAPRS Note: We continue to amplify our advocacy efforts for the passage of the Clean Slate Act as this year’s […]
NYAPRS is excited to host an informational webinar on our CORE Peer Navigator Project next Wednesday, June 7th, at 1:00pm. […]
NYAPRS Note: The legislature will be working on a number of late session bills during their last week in Albany. […]
NYAPRS Note: Advocacy for the Clean Slate Act is critical as we enter the final ten days of this year’s […]
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to share the program and recorded version of this past Wednesday’s first […]
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss this last chance to register for NYAPRS’ highly acclaimed Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute has been […]
NYAPRS Note: Don’t miss this last chanced to register for NYAPRS’ highly acclaimed Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute has been […]
Don’t miss tonight’s very special first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event, organized by the NYAPRS Cultural Competence […]
NYAPRS Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
Don’t miss tonight’s very special first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event, organized by the NYAPRS Cultural Competence […]
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
NYAPRS Note: Our advocacy for the Clean Slate Act is critical as we near the end of this year’s legislative […]
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 2 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
NYAPRS Note: The number of people with mental health challenges in jails and prisons is staggering. A 2017 Bureau of […]
NYAPRS Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s NYAPRS Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 2 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
NYAPRS Note: The Center for Practice Innovations (CPI) is hiring for an Implementation Specialist to support their Focus on Integrated […]
NYAPRS Note: We cannot continually punish New Yorkers who to provide for their families by excluding them from the workforce […]
NYAPRS Note: The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health will be hosting a forum on mental health services at […]
NYAPRS Note: Jordan Neely’s tragic killing has sparked debate about how to best address the failings of our current mental […]
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 3 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
The NYAPRS CORE Peer Navigator Project is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Community Outreach Specialist. This position […]
NYAPRS Note: The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc is hosting a lunch and learn session in Buffalo, Healing Together: […]
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 3 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disability Community Expresses Outrage at the Murder of Jordan Neely Calls on the City and the State […]
NYAPRS Note: Now that the budget has been finalized, the state legislature will spend the last four weeks of this […]
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 3 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
NYAPRS Note: The passage of Clean Slate Legislation is one of NYAPRS top priorities in the post-budget remainder of this […]
NYAPRS Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 4 slots left for our NYAPRS Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
NYAPRS is deeply disturbed that the Legislature did not heed our prolonged and persistent call for a 8.5% COLA. We […]
For Immediate Release: 4/27/2023 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $20 MILLION FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECTS Awards […]
