ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The following comes from recovery pioneer Pat Deegan. It includes the attached study from Columbia University that identified […]
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Join March 5 AABH-COE: ‘Structural Racism and Black Mental Health’
TODAY at 10:30: Addressing the BH Needs of African Americans
Democrats’ $1.9T Covid Aid Bill Faces the Senate Chopping Block
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: States and localities anxiously await the outcome of negotiations that could send $350+ billion to hard pressed community […]
GAINS Center: ‘ Strategies For Addressing Treatment Engagement Challenges’ March 25 Webinar
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Don’t miss this very timely presentation! You can also see a recorded version of last December’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Hudson […]
Last Call to Register for Tomorrow’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Legislative Day! Final Program Available
Last Call to Register for Tuesday’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Legislative Day! Don’t miss this TOMORROW’S ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ virtual Annual Legislative Day (Tuesday February […]
Still Time to Register for TUESDAY’S ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEGISLATIVE DAY PROGRAM!
Still Time to Register for Tuesday’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Legislative Day! Don’t miss this Tuesday’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ virtual Annual Legislative Day this coming […]
March- 4: ‘ Practices to Reduce Disparities for Marginalized Populations’ OMH Webinar
In line with OMH’s multifaceted approach to combating disparities, OMH’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion – Bureau of Cultural Competence […]
Join TOMORROW’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ State Advocacy Prep Session for Next Tuesday’s Legislative Day!
Join tomorrow’s Legislative Advocacy Prep Session at 2:00-3:00 February 18th – Register now at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nVTLYygqRii7ONoqt38StA ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is encouraging our members […]
New SAMHSA National African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Launched
New National African American Behavioral Health Center of ExcellencePromoting Behavioral Health Equity for African AmericansMorehouse School of Medicine February 15, […]
Getting Yoga Therapy into Healthcare- March 31 Global Discussion
MH: CMS Pulls Back On Medicaid Work Requirement Policies
CMS Pulls Back On Medicaid Work Requirement PoliciesBy Michael Brady Modern Healthcare February 12, 2021 The Biden administration on Friday […]
Join Next Week’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ State Advocacy Prep Sessions!
We’re encouraging our members and friends to use the attached Legislative Day Days books to use and share during their […]
ALERT! Released today: Guide to Prevent Intersectional Medical Discrimination During COVID-19
The authors of the report include the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ April Executive Seminar Keynoters: Linda Rosenberg, Lenora Reid-Rose, Lonnetta Albright
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is very pleased to release our Save-the-Date for our 17th Annual Executive Seminar program, to be held […]
Feb 18: Talking About Tobacco Use and Peer Support: Register Today!
A new conversation about tobacco use and peer support Click here for flyer Thursday, Feb 18, 3:00 – 4:30 PM […]
DON’T MISS TODAY”Webinar on Vaccination Program for OMH/OASAS provider agencies, Wednesday, February 10
From: “omh.sm.PublicInformation” <PublicInformation@omh.ny.gov>Date: February 9, 2021 at 3:02:13 PM ESTSubject: Webinar on Vaccination Program for OMH/OASAS provider agencies, Wednesday, February […]
NYS/NYC Peer Support Worker Job Club Starts Feb 12
House Proposes $3.5 billion for SU/MH Block Grant; $ Incentives for Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams; Medicaid Re-Entry Bill Introduced
Behavioral Health Items in House Democrats’ Stimulus ProposalºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ E News February 10, 2021 House Democrats released details of their proposed […]
Save the Date! March 22 NYSOMH Regional Advisory Committee meeting 8:30-12:30
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The following comes from Amanda Saake and Tony Trahan of the NYS Office of Mental Health ———– Good […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ April Executive Seminar Keynoters: Linda Rosenberg, Lenora Reid-Rose, Lonnetta Albright
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is very pleased to release our Save-the-Date for our 17th Annual Executive Seminar program, to be held […]
NYARS 2021 NYS Budget/Legislative Testimony: Join Next Week’s Advocacy Prep Sessions
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Below you can find the budget/legislative testimony I delivered last week on behalf of thousands of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ members […]
Corrected Link for SAMHSA Feb 11 Preventing Burnout and Burning Resilience
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: See next and below for corrected link for this very timely session: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=7&id=736 The Office of Mental Health’s […]
Feb 9: Creating Space for Myself Webinar for Youth Leaders in Peer-Run Organizations
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Releases 2021-2 Legislative Advocacy Book; Join Next Tuesday or Thursday’s Prep Session!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Attached please find details on each of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ members’ budget and legislative priorities this year. Please hold February […]
Disability Advocates Make Recommendations to HHS Secretary-Designate Becerra
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Several weeks ago, a coalition of primarily national advocacy groups for Americans with disabilities met with Xavier Bercerra, […]
Mental Health Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic in NYS: NYSHF Report
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Here’s a very timely report from the NYS Health Foundation detailing the extent to which COVID-19 had impacted […]
Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation is now available from CTAC & ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Now Available! Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation Questions or comments? Contact us at ctac.info@nyu.edu
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Releases 2021-2 Legislative Advocacy Book:; Come to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Feb 23rd Virtual Legislative Day: Make your Legislative Appointments Now
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Attached please find details on each of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ members’ budget and legislative priorities this year. Please hold February […]
Behavioral Health Advocates Raise Grave Concerns on Proposed Cuts in Today’s Budget Hearing
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS518-360-7916 gliebman@mhanys.orgAmy Dorin, President and CEO, The Coalition for Behavioral Health 917-545-0602 adorin@coalitionny.org […]
Rochester Area Legislators Sen. Brouk and Assemblyman Bronson announce ‘Daniel’s Law’
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: New Senate Mental Health Committee Chair announced today that she and her Rochester based counterpart, Assemblyman Harry Bronson- […]
Register for a new MCTAC Webinar Series: The Power of Policies and Procedures!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Please see below for information on an excellent new webinar series focused on Policies & Procedures. This series […]
SAMHSA Launches COVID Self-Care Training Series
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion wanted to share information about an important upcoming SAMHSA-funded […]
Save the April Dates for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 17th Annual Executive Seminar! Keynoters Rosenberg, Reid-Rose, Albright!
Come to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ February 23rd Virtual Legislative Day: Make your Legislative Appointments Now
COME PARTICIPATE IN ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEGISLATIVE DAYS!February 23-March 5 2021 In order to keep our members safe and well, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is […]
Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation is now available from CTAC & ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Breaking: NY Underreported COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths by as Much as 50%, AG Report Says
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: A just released report by NYS Attorney General Letitia James confirmed what many had feared: almost 2 times […]
NYS Lawmakers Press for Priority Access to Vaccines for People with Disabilities
Lawmakers Challenge Cuomo’s Vaccination Plan For The DisabledOpening second phase of vaccinations pushed aside health care workers and othersBy Brendan […]
Tom Coderre Appointed Acting Ass’t Secretary for MH and SU, Tom Hill as Senior Policy Advisor at ONDCP
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is very pleased to announce that Tom Coderre has been tapped by the Biden Administration to serve as the […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Free Webinar
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is kicking off Black History Month with this important webinar, presented by Dr. Willie Tolliver of the […]
COVID-19 Makes Clear Why Deinstitutionalization is Essential
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This piece was originally published several days before the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris and […]
Feds to Extend Higher Medicaid Payments to States till March 2022
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ: Per the article below and attached, the Biden Administration will continue their increased payments to the states (6% more […]
NYS Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation To Fund Wi-Fi For Residents In State Group Homes
NY Sen. Skoufis presses for free Wi-Fi in all state-run group homesBy Paul Kirby pkirby@freemanonline.com State Sen. James Skoufis Has […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Learning Collaborative ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The following comes from […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 2nd Look at the NYS Budget Proposal: DSRIP, Involuntary Treatment Expansions, Crisis Stabilization Services; Prescriber Prevails
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Here’re some additional findings from a deeper look at Governor Cuomo’s NYS Budget Proposal in addition to the […]
Don’t Miss Peggy Swarbrick’s Winter Wellness Planning Webinar Tomorrow Jan 22!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Join Peggy Swarbrick as she presents a webinar on Winter Wellness Planning this Friday. It’s more important than […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence Committee Honors Dr. Martin Luther King
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence Committee regularly joins a broad array of cultures, religions and races in marking notable […]
FREE Ask Me Anything About Employment Webinar on January 28th, 2021
Ask Me Anything About Employmentpresented by The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University Stigma in the Workplace: Q&A with […]
Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Free Webinar
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ invites you to celebrate Black History Month with us by participating in this webinar, presented by Dr. […]
Cuomo: 5% Cuts to State Aid, 15% of Withholds Restored; Will Sue Feds if $ is Insufficient; Creation of Office of Addiction & MH Services
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Member Memo: Here are some highlights of today’s state budget address and materials from Governor Andrew Cuomo, news accounts […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Learning Collaborative ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The following comes from […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action: Jan 28 CBHL Event
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: So much needed and so much is at stake as the Biden/Harris Administration is poised to […]
Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Free Webinar
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with this timely webinar by Dr. Willie Tolliver of CUNY […]
Cuomo Says ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈers 65 And Over Can Register To Be Vaccinated: See Link Below
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈers over 65 can now register to get the vaccine: go to https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to register and find out possible […]
Webinar for Mental Hygiene Providers on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in NYC (Fri 1/15, 1-2pm)
Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 11:58 AMTo: DMH Contracts <DMHContracts@health.nyc.gov>Cc: DMH Contracts <DMHContracts@health.nyc.gov>Subject: Webinar for Mental Hygiene Providers on COVID-19 […]
Cuomo State of the State calls for Federal Aid, Affordable Housing, Mental Health First Responders
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Following are some of the priorities listed by Governor Cuomo in the first of several State of the […]
Register for Jan 12 ‘Loneliness & Social Isolation; Jan 22 Winter Wellness Planning ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Webinars!
Understanding Loneliness & Social Isolation: Impacts on People and Society at Large in a Connected World 1 CE HourAs understanding […]
Behavioral Health Advocates Laud Governor Cuomo’s Telehealth Proposal
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s behavioral health advocates have issued the following statement in response to Governor Cuomo’s strong set of […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Learning Collaborative ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The following comes from […]
Cuomo Proposes to Expand and Extend Access to Health and Behavioral Health Services
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: In advance of tomorrow’s State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo has advanced a very strong set of […]
Resources for Immediate Disaster BH Response, Esp in the Wake of Capitol Attack
Dear Colleagues, Partners and friends, In an effort to help us all process the events that unfolded in our Nation’s […]
OMH Answers Your Frequently Asked COVID Questions on Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ State Office of Mental Health will host a weekly Question and Answer session every Wednesday from 1 […]
CMS Issues New Roadmap for States to Address the Social Determinants of Health to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs, Support State Value-Based Care Strategies
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This just came out yesterday so it’s too early to know what landmark changes might be being encouraged […]
“Best Practices and Systems of Support for Justice-Involved Veterans’: Jan 27 SAMHSA Webinar
SAMHSA Accepting 2021 Applications for CCBHC Grants; Strong Roles Here for Peer run Agencies!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Please note this exciting opportunity to expand or create new innovative Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics! We strongly […]
Surviving Race Recommendations to the Biden/Harris Transition Team
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Surviving Race: The Intersection of Disability, Injustice and Human Rights is a national coalition comprised of Black Indigenous […]
Advocates & Legislators Mark Start of ‘Supermajority’ Session with Call for Vote on HALT Solitary Bill
**PRESS RELEASE** WATCH A RECORDING OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE FIND THE TWITTER THREAD HERE For Immediate Release:January 6, 2020Contacts: Jared […]
Free Webinar: YouthMOVE’s Approach to Developing Youth Leadership
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GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer Event for Individuals
SAMHSA’S GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer Event for IndividualsApplication deadline: February 10, 2021 SAMHSA’s […]