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Hear Today’s 10:30 NYS Legislative Hearing on Mental Health Crisis Services
NYAPRS Note: Our NYS Legislative Mental Health Committee chairs are holding a hearing this morning that will explore a broad […]
Equity-Grounded Leadership: May 25 CBHL Member Leadership Conversation
5/17 SAMSHA Webinar: Targeting Housing for Reentry of People with Mental Illness
NY’s Excelsior Pass Provides Digital Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
NYAPRS Note: Good morning. New York provides a way to digitally record and display evidence that you’re fully vaccinated against […]
May 18 NYS Legislative Hearing on Mental Health Crisis Services
Joint Public Hearing: Mental Health Crisis ServicesOnline Hearing Virtual Public Hearing May 18th 10:30 AM WILL STREAM LIVESenate Standing Committee […]
Please Complete BIPOC and LGBTQ Peer Survey: MHA
BIPOC and LGBTQ SurveyPeer support can help individuals achieve long-term recovery. Mental health America (MHA) and the Center for Peer Support […]
See How Much NYS Counties are Getting in Stimulus Aid This Week: Spector
NYAPRS Note: Groups like NYAPRS in NY and nationally fought all year long to see that federal stimulus funding is […]
OMH Seeks Associate Commissioner of Mental Health, Office of Managed Care
May 14: Self-Care and Counteracting Burnout 2021 NYAPRS Webinar!
NYAPRS Note: May is Mental Health Awareness month and NYAPRS’ Collective has thoughtfully put “Taking Care of Business: Self-Care and […]
NY Correctional Officers Union Sues To Stop HALT Solitary Law; Hear HALT Advocates Respond at NYAPRS 1pm Webinar
NYAPRS Note: Yesterday we ran an article entitled “New York Abolished Long-Term Solitary. Will Guards Get With the Program?” (see […]
Will Correctional Officers Get with HALT Prison Reforms? Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Webinar?
NYAPRS Note: While the following piece anticipates continued resistance by prison/jail correctional officers and their unions to New York’s implementation […]
Tomorrow! Stories from the Campaign that HALTED Solitary Confinement, Part 2 on May 25: Register Today!
Stories from the HALT Campaign: Moving Forward in Criminal Justice Systemic Change PART 1 1.50 CE hours May 11th from […]
5/17 SAMSHA Webinar: Targeting Housing for Reentry of People with Mental Illness
TUESDAY! Stories from the Campaign that HALTED Solitary Confinement, Part 2 on May 25: Register Today!
Stories from the HALT Campaign: Moving Forward in Criminal Justice Systemic Change PART 1 1.50 CE hours May 11th from […]
NEXT WEEK! Stories from the Campaign that HALTED Solitary Confinement, Part 2 on May 25: Register Today!
Stories from the HALT Campaign: Moving Forward in Criminal Justice Systemic Change PART 1 1.50 CE hours May 11th from […]
Don’t Miss May ICL May Mental Health & COVID-19 Virtual Series!
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, ICL wants to invite you to a project that was conceived and developed: […]
May 14: Self-Care and Counteracting Burnout 2021 NYAPRS Webinar!
NYAPRS Note: May is Mental Health Awareness month and NYAPRS’ Collective has thoughtfully put “Taking Care of Business: Self-Care and […]
May 10 Vaccine Education for OMH & OASAS Service Recipients and Providers
Good Day! In order to promote increased use of the vaccine, the Office of Mental Health, (OMH), and the Office […]
NEXT WEEK! Stories from the Campaign that HALTED Solitary Confinement: Register Today!
Stories from the HALT Campaign: Moving Forward in Criminal Justice Systemic Change PART 1 1.50 CE hours May 11th from […]
Stories from the HALT Campaign, Next Steps in Criminal Justice Reform: A 2-Part Webinar Series from the NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee
The NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following two-part Webinar series in MayEach presentation offers 1.50 […]
Self-Care and Counteracting Burnout 2021: NYAPRS May 14 Webinar!
NYAPRS Note: May is Mental Health Awareness month and NYAPRS’ Collective has thoughtfully put “Taking Care of Business: Self-Care and […]
MHW: New York State Mental Health Crisis Legislation Introduced
NYAPRS Note: Last week, NYS Senator Samra Brouk (SD-55) introduced landmark legislation that would establish the three-digit, 9-8-8 national suicide […]
[MHANYS Update] The Passing of Sylvia Lask
I just experienced and have to share with all of you this extraordinarily touching and inspiring tribute to Sylvia Lask, […]
Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead, A Two-Part Webinar Series
Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead, A Two-Part Webinar Series 1.50 CE hours each On March 31, 2021, […]
National Advocates: State Should Take Advantage of New Funding for Community-Based Mental Health Services
May 14 NYC Peer Special Job Fair: New, Exciting & Well-paying Opportunities!
Earley: Which Path Will Biden’s Nominee To Run SAMHSA Choose?
NYAPRS Note: Noted mental health blogger and my friend Pete Earley ran the following piece this week, asking “Which Path […]
Ass’t Secretary for MH/SU Nominee Delphin-Rittmon’s Strong Commitment to Culturally Responsive Services
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to learn that Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and […]
Self-Care and Counteracting Burnout 2021 NYAPRS May 14 Webinar! Daily Meditations & Yoga Sessions
NYAPRS Note: Over a year ago, NYAPRS launched a series of free webinars designed to support our national community in […]
Senator Samra Brouk Introduces Bill Establishing a Three-Digit National Mental Health Crisis Line
NYAPRS Note: Senate Mental Health Committee chair Samra Brouk has introduced new legislation that would establish the three-digit, 9-8-8 national […]
Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead, A Two-Part Webinar Series
Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead, A Two-Part Webinar Series 1.50 CE hours each On March 31, 2021, […]
Tomorrow: at 12:30: Senator Samra Brouk Introduces Bill Establishing a Three-Digit National MH Crisis Line
NYAPRS Note: State have to operate the new 988 mental health crisis line by July 2022. Accordingly Senate Mental Health […]
2pm TODAY: Feedback Session for Current & Former Recipients & Families on Best Use of New Federal $!
Please Share with your networks and individuals who participate in your programs and services Feedback Session for Current and Former […]
White House Nominates Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon as Ass’t Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Miriam […]
CRR Grief & Resilience Collaborative events for New York State Mental Health Workforce
This webinar is funded by OMH under The Center for Rehabilitation & Recovery (CRR) Training Initiative. Supervisory Coaching in the […]
April 27 NYAPRS Free New Hire Recovery-Oriented Care Orientation
NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you have new […]
OMH Seeks Members for Statewide Multicultural Advisory Committee! Applications Due July 1, 2021!
New York State Office of Mental Health Statewide Multicultural Advisory Committee Membership Application (Applications Due – July 1, 2021) […]
NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Hails Chauvin Conviction: ‘No Justice No Peace
NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Hails Chauvin Conviction: ‘No Justice No Peace’ Contact Committee Co-Chairs Jeffrey McQueen 631-464-5773; Marguerite Gayle 646-322-0396 […]
Join the April 30 2nd Annual Trauma-informed Virtual Rally!
Throughout the world, trauma impacts billions of people and right now, we are in the middle of experiencing collective trauma. […]
TOMORROW! Linda Rosenberg on ‘Taking Charge of Our Future’ Kicks Off NYAPRS Executive Seminar; Register Today!
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins tomorrow, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April 22nd! […]
Registration Now Open- OMH CMHS Block Grant and Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Regional Feedback Sessions
Please register for these important sessions and let your voice be heard! Registration Now Open- OMH CMHS Block Grant and […]
Linda Rosenberg on ‘Taking Charge of Our Future’ Kicks Off Tuesday’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar Opener; Register Today!
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins next week, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April […]
Leadershift: Lonnetta Albright Keynotes at NYAPRS Executive Seminar. Program Kicks Off Next Tuesday: Still Time to Register Today!
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins next week, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April […]
NEXT WEEK! NYAPRS Executive Seminar Kicks Off Next Tuesday! Still Time to Register Today
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins next week, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April […]
NYSOMH: Don’t miss tonight’s webinar!- April and May Dates for Vaccine Education for OMH & OASAS Service Recipients and Providers
Wednesday April 14, 5:30pm-7:00pm Event address for attendees: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ebb6d45d87210d70fc044a3c437d99478 *You must register to be able to attend* In order to […]
NEXT WEEK! NYAPRS Executive Seminar Kicks Off Next Tuesday! Still Time to Register Today
NYAPRS NOTE: NYAPRS Executive Seminar 2021’s 3-day program begins next week, with sessions on Tuesday April 20nd and Thursday April […]
OMH April 19-30 Regional Feedback Sessions on New Federal Funding
NYAPRS Note: New York is expecting to receive significant one time federal funding in the coming months to address a […]
NYSOMH Seeks Associate Commissioner Mental Health – Applications Due 4/26/21
Associate Commissioner Mental Health$149004 to $184540 AnnuallyApplications Due: 4/26/21Contact: omhhrm@omh.ny.gov The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Office of […]
”Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead’: May 11 NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Webinar
‘Stories from the HALT Campaign…and Next Steps Ahead’: May 11 NYAPRS Cultural Competence Committee Webinar On March 31, 2021, Governor […]
TODAY at 1! ‘Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience’ with Yves Ades! Register Now
NYAPRS E-News: There is still time to register for April’s webinar offering, Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience, on […]
CDC: Racism is a Serious Public Health Threat’; ‘Operationalizing Racial Justice’ at NYAPRS Executive Seminar
NYAPRS Note: Underscoring high rates of health disparities among Black and Brown communities, the Centers for Disease Control have identified […]
Senate MH Committee Chair Samra Brouk Marks Advances in NYS Mental Health, Education Policy
NYAPRS Note: One of the brightest spots in this year’s budget session was the emergence of new Senate Mental Health […]
New Roles for Local Mental Health & Police Departments and Providers in Responding to Crises
NYAPRS 17th Annual Executive Seminar REGISTER NOW Thursday April 22, 2021 11:30 am NYAPRS’ upcoming Executive Seminar series will feature […]
Alert: New COVID Relief Bill Includes New Funding for Community Based Mental Health Services!
NYAPRS Note: The Bazelon Center aptly underscores that the Home and Community Based Services eligible for increased federal funding via […]
Association for Community Living ACL Urges Approval of 1% COLA to Increase Workforce Support
Association for Community Living Urges Action from the Governor in the Eleventh Hour before State Budget is PassedApril 6, 2021 […]
NYS Budget Agreement Delayed by Several Issues, MH Budget Deal Likely Done
NYAPRS Note: State budget negotiations continue due to stumbling blocks in reaching agreement around legalizing mobile sports gambling and funding […]
Register for MONDAY’S ‘Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience’ with Yves Ades!
NYAPRS E-News: There is still time to register for April’s webinar offering, Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience, on […]
NYS Budget Deal: 5% Restoration, 1% COLA, Crisis Stabilization Centers, No Expansions of Involuntary Treatment, HALT Law
Budget Deal: 5% Restoration, 1% COLA, Crisis Stabilization Centers, No Expansions of Involuntary Treatment, HALT Passage NYAPRS 2021-22 Budget SummaryApril […]
NYAPRS New Hire Orientation
NYAPRS is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you have new […]
ALERT: Call Albany Now to Fund the COLA and Reinvestment!
NYAPRS Note: Budget negotiations are nearing a final agreement: this is our last chance to press for increases to our […]
Alternatives 2021 Workshop Proposals Now Being Accepted
Sponsored by the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery Thursday, July 8, & Saturday, July 10, 2021 Thursday, July 15, […]
New Roles for Local Mental Health and Police Departments and Providers in Responding to Crises at NYAPRS Exec Seminar: Register Today!
NYAPRS 17th Annual Executive SeminarREGISTER NOW NYAPRS upcoming Executive Seminar series will feature a very timely discussion on Responding to […]
Jobs: CUCS Intensive Mobile Treatment Peer Specialists; Mohawk Opportunities Exec Director
NYAPRS Note: We periodically post open job positions for our member agencies. Here’s a few exciting opportunities. Center for Urban […]
April and May Dates for Vaccine Education for OMH & OASAS Service Recipients and Providers
In order to promote increased use of the COVID – 19 vaccine, the Office of Mental Health, (OMH), and the […]
April 12: Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience with Yves Ades
NYAPRS E-News: Join us for April’s webinar offering, Mindful Supervision: Towards Workforce Effectiveness and Resilience, on Monday, April 12th from […]
Statement: ‘Governor Cuomo Signs The Halt Solitary Confinement Act Into Law’
NYAPRS Note: Here’s the Governor’s news release. See our earlier posting for more details GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS THE HALT SOLITARY […]
HALT is Law: New York Will End Long-Term Solitary Confinement in Prisons and Jails
NYAPRS Note: After 8 years of tireless and courageous advocacy by the extraordinary and unmatched Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated […]
NOW! 1 Day Left – Act Every Hour to Demand Gov. Cuomo Signs #HALTsolitary!
Gov. Cuomo Has 1 More Day to Sign HALT Act Every Hour to Urge Him to Sign the Bill! 1. Post […]
WSJ: Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Therapists?
NYAPRS Note: Can artificial intelligence replace human therapists? I hope not. Very chilling. “Passive phone-sensing apps [that run in the […]
Making Virtual Workplaces Work! Register Today for the NYAPRS Executive Seminar
NYAPRS 17th Annual Executive SeminarREGISTER NOW NYAPRS NOTE: Time is flying by so fast! Spring is here which means our […]
ALERT: MAKE 3 CALLS THIS MORNING TO SAVE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUNDING!
NYAPRS Note: Over the past 3 decades, NYS Governors and Legislators have kept a promise to reinvest savings from state […]