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CMS Awards ���ϲ����� $598m to Create Greater Access to Long-Term Services, Supports ���ϲ����� Note: The following are taken from […]

���ϲ����� Note: “To the extent that we believe we are making ourselves vastly safer, I think we are fooling ourselves.” […]

���ϲ����� Note: See the attached notice giving more details about the state’s plan to move our Protection and Advocacy system […]

���ϲ����� Note: Stronger rationale for more smoking cessation programs! People With Mental Illness Make Up Large Share of U.S Smokers […]

���ϲ����� Note: A Practical Guide for People With Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work. Although a staggering number of […]

���ϲ����� Note: As Albany budget makers worked into the night, so did mental health advocates, especially on giving feedback around […]

It Sounds Like The Senate’s Proposed 5% Reduction In Medicaid Optional Services Is Still On The Table!The proposal would mean […]

���ϲ����� Note: The following piece looks at the appointment of Jeff Wise to head ���ϲ����� State’s new Justice Center […]

PEOPLe Inc. is seeking a Chief Operating Officer PEOPLe, Inc., a consumer-run 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Poughkeepsie, NY dedicated […]

The Long Road Back: Resources for Women Veterans Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Central Time) The […]

Health IT for Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Integration Date:Monday, March 25, 2013, 2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT SAMHSA-HRSA Center for […]

SAMHSA ADS CenterHousing and Social Inclusion ———————————————————————————— Safe and stable housing is an essential part of the foundation for personal […]

It Sounds Like The Senate’s Proposed 5% Reduction In Medicaid Optional Services Is Still On The Table! The proposal would […]

Ruminating About Stressful Events May Increase Inflammation In The Body by Christian Nordqvist Medical News Today March 17, 2013 Dwelling […]

Gun Law’s Focus On Mentally Ill Stirs Anger And Confusion By James T. Mulder Syracuse Post Standard March 16, 2013 […]

���ϲ����� Note: The following comes from Open Minds whose CEO, Monica Oss, is one of the behavioral health service community’s […]

���ϲ����� Seeks Public Policy/Advocacy Director, Sr. Administrative Assistant ���ϲ����� is a not-for-profit organization based in Albany, NY that is dedicated […]

���ϲ����� Note: Larry Fricks is an historic figure in the development of whole health peer support in our country, first […]

[cid:PNUTXZVNOUCJ.IMAGE_2.jpeg] Understanding the Jargon, Concepts and Structure of the NYSOMH System Join us for a Webinar on March 20 [cid:CSGPKSEBRONP.IMAGE.gif]<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/815747297> […]

Here’s a follow up alert also asking Medicaid advocates to also call Senate Finance Committee Chairman John DeFrancisco, a major […]

ACTION ALERT As 5 way budget negotiations continue today, NYS legislators are looking to move around existing state dollars to […]

Join us Friday, March 15, 2013 3:30 – 4:30 pm ET (12:30 – 1:30 pm PST) for the 3rd annual […]

���ϲ����� Note: As legislative leaders reach agreement on this year’s state budget, ���ϲ����� has been continuing to work on several […]

Lawsuit: UnitedHealth illegally denies mental health coverage ByDina Overland Fierce Health Payer March 13, 2013 UnitedHealth isn’t providing equal coverage […]

���ϲ����� Note: If you are not a current ���ϲ����� member now is your chance to join ���ϲ����� and benefit from […]

���ϲ����� is very pleased to announce that Jeff Wise, JD, Acting Executive Director, The Justice Center for the Protection of […]

Mentally Ill Medicare Patients Cost More To Treat Hospitals May Need To Turn To High-Tech Solutions By Ron Shinkman Fierce […]

Several NYS Democratic state legislators and mental health advocates held a news conference a few hours ago in Albany calling […]

Editorial: A valid concern over NY-SAFE Act Mandatory reporting provision needs revisit A Journal News Editorial  March 13, 2013 It’s […]

���ϲ����� Note: Several NYS Democratic state legislators and mental health advocates held a news conference a few hours ago in […]

Report: Patients With Mental Health Problems Need Culturally Sensitive Treatment Review in Journal of Psychiatric Practice addresses communication and other […]

���ϲ����� Note: ���ϲ����� State agencies have released more information on the procedures involved in the new clinician reporting requirements […]

Just released is the printed version of this year’s information packed program at http://www.nyaprs.org/conferences/executive-seminars/documents/ExecutiveSeminarAgenda2013.pdf! ���ϲ����� Note: In two days, you […]

Mandatory Reporting Provision Of The SAFE Act Raises Concerns In The Mental Health Community By TG Branfalt Jr. Legislative Gazette […]

VA Says No To SAFE Act U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Says It Won’t Comply With ���ϲ����� Mandate To […]

���ϲ����� Note: The NYS Assembly and Senate have responded to Governor Cuomo’s budget proposals for the coming year with their […]

���ϲ����� Note: Below is an interesting article about the various models for integration of behavioral and physical health from our […]

A National Model For Medicaid Reform By Jason Helgerson, Commentary Albany Times Union March 7, 2013 Last week, theHouse Committee […]

Assembly Health Chair: 2013 ‘A Superb Year’ To Pass Single-Payer Insurance byJessica Bakeman Gannett News Service March 8, 2013 Assembly […]

Mental Health Advocates Protest Some Provisions of Gun Law ByKaren DeWittNYS Public Radio/WNYC News Blog March 7, 2013 Second amendment […]

���ϲ����� Note: Below is a hopefully historic development…the issuance of guidance to reporters affiliated with the largest news service in […]

According to the NYS Office of Mental Health, NY SAFE Act Reporting Requirement Webcast for Providers is in the process […]

Study: MH Providers Less Comfortable With Bi Men, Trans People By Dan Avery Queerty March 6, 2013 A rather unique […]

RECOVERY IS FOR EVERYONE! Thursday, April 4, 2013 The Marriott, Albany, NY Recovery is about doing things differently. It’s about […]

Over the past 25 years, Pat Deegan has been a major force for change, launching numerous smart and strong world […]

���ϲ����� Note: Thanks to SAMHSA’s Dennis Romero, this report should be required reading for mental health providers who need to […]

���ϲ����� Note: In two days, you can learn all of the latest information and breaking news about how national and […]

Study: People With Mental Illness Are Five Times More Likely to Be Murdered Violent acts directed at, not committed by, […]

Uncivil Commitment: Mental Illness May Deprive You of Civil Rights ByThea Amidov PsychCentral March 4, 2013 Americans take considerable pride […]

���ϲ����� Note: On March 1st, the Safeway Foundation announced the availability of funding for non-profit organizations in hunger relief, education, […]

���ϲ����� Note: Each year, the ���ϲ����� Annual Executive Seminar brings together some of the state’s and nation’s most prominent experts […]

National Council March Webinars The National Council is showcasing key trends and practices in mental health and addictions treatment in […]

Parachute NYC: Innovation in Crisis SituationsBy Jamie Neckles, Parachute NYC Project Manager – ���ϲ����� City Department of Health and […]

Loophole For Mental Health Care By Paige Winfield Cunningham Politico March 4, 2013 Even if you get insurance under the […]

���ϲ����� Note: This year’s Executive Budget proposal includes a provision to downsize NY’s current state psychiatric hospital system and to […]

Cuomo Sees Federal Budget Impact On ���ϲ�����ers Associated Press March 3, 2013 ALBANY, N.Y. – The federal budget fight […]

���ϲ����� Note: The NYS Office of Mental Health has released the following guidance on how the state intends to implement […]

MH Advocates Encouraged by Parity in Final EHB Rule; Concerns Linger Mental Health Weekly March 4, 2013 (subscribe at http://www.mentalhealthweeklynews.com/) […]

    Dear Peer-Run/Recovery Community Organization: Please find a letter, located here, announcing the opportunity to apply for a subcontract […]

State Hospital Plan Draws Concern Cuomo Administration Sees Savings, But Others Fear Effect Of Closings By Rick Karlin Albany Times […]

���ϲ����� Note: Following is a copy of our testimony at this week’s Legislative mental hygiene budget hearing, which: decries the […]

Free Webinar The Role of Peer Specialists in Promoting Competitive Employment for the People they Serve March 14, 2013 / […]

���ϲ����� Note: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy […]

373,000 Children and Adults Will Lose Vital Mental Health Services-Unless Congress Acts: Tell Your Legislators to Stop Sequestration Mental Health […]

���ϲ����� Note: In this time of constant change one thing remains unchanged. The ���ϲ����� Collective is available to offer New […]

���ϲ����� Note: The following piece looks at efforts to ramp up state mental health systems and whether these efforts would […]

Mental-Health Directors: Gun Law Provision Could Cost Local Governments Millions By Jon Campbell Gannett News Service February 27, 2013 New […]

���ϲ����� Note: Yesterday’s NYS mental hygiene budget hearing featured an historic silent demonstration of over 120 protestors who came to […]

  ���ϲ����� Note: The International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS)<http://na4ps.wordpress.com/national-standards/> (formerly the National Association of Peer Specialists – NAPS) is […]

���ϲ����� Note: A recent Recovery to Practice Highlight features an excellent article by Oryx Cohen, originally posted on Mad in […]