ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The White House continues moving down the trail of linking violence and mental illnesses: here they’re being asked […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
WP: White House Considers Looking for Signs of Early Diagnosis of ‘Neuropsychiatric Violence’
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The White House continues moving down the trail of linking violence and mental illnesses: here they’re being asked […]
Avoiding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout for Peer Specialists: Aug 27 Webinar
DOORS TO WELLBEING Tuesday, August 27, 2019 2PM ET/ 1PM CT/ 12PM MT/ 11AM PT Avoiding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout […]
Nassau Co Lawmakers Seek Office Of Mental Health within Police Department. Sheriff’s Office
Nassau Lawmakers: Create Office Of Mental Health For Cops By Nicole Fuller Newsday August 20, 2019 A sharp rise in NYPD […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Seeks Hudson River Training, TA Coordinator ; Peer Services Director
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Seeks Hudson River Training, Technical Assistance Coordinator and Peer Services Division Director The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation […]
USA Today: Don’t Scapegoat, Institutionalize People Like Me After Shootings
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Following is an edited version of a piece I submitted to USA Today that calls on policy makers […]
WP: Federal Health Agencies Ordered to Hold all Posts re Mass Shootings and Mental Illnesses
After Trump Blames Mental Illness for Mass Shootings, Health Agencies Ordered to Hold All Posts on Issue by Yasmeen Abutaleb […]
Zinman, Manderscheid, Pate, Kent, Brooks Honored at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Conference 2019
ZINMAN, MANDERSCHEID, BROOKS, PATE, KENT to be HONORED at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ CONFERENCE 2019 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is thrilled to feature another inspiring awards […]
USA Today: Don’t Scapegoat, Institutionalize People Like Me After Shootings
FYI. As my framing comments suggest, the USA Today editor made several unfortunate changes in both type of language and […]
CHP: Cuomo Slams Trump’s Call To Reinstitutionalize Mentally Ill
Cuomo Slams Trump’s Call To Reinstitutionalize Mentally Ill Crain’s Health Pulse August 20, 2019 Gov. Andrew Cuomo thinks President Donald […]
USA Today: Don’t Scapegoat, Institutionalize People Like Me After Shootings
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Following is an edited version of a piece I submitted to USA Today that calls on policy makers […]
Get the Rooms of Your Choice: Register 5 Today, Get 1 Free for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Conference 2019!
This year’s program will be a very special one, made even more memorable by our move to a new conference […]
Cuomo: $30 Million Available To Fund Operating Costs Of At Least 1, 200 Supportive Housing Units
Governor Cuomo Announces $30 Million Available To Fund Operating Costs Of At Least 1,200 Supportive Housing Units Fourth Round of […]
Experts Decry Trump Link Between Mass Shootings and Mental Illness
Trump Said ‘Mental Illness and Hatred Pulls The Trigger’ in Mass Shootings. Experts Beg to Differ. By Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Releases 2019 Conference Program Schedule
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is extremely pleased to release the following program schedule for our 2019 Annual Conference. This year’s program […]
NY Waiver to Provide Medicaid Services 90 Days Before Prison/Jail Release Moves to Comment Period
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Medicaid Waiver proposal to start Medicaid services to support successful jail/prison to community transitions of ‘vulnerable’ […]
CHP: Judge To Consider Suit Challenging New Rates for Personal-Assistance Program
Judge To Consider Suit Challenging New Rates for Personal-Assistance Program Crain’s Health Pulse August 14, 2019 An Albany County Supreme […]
Cuomo Report Signals Possible Across the Board Medicaid Cuts: NY Torch
Cuomo Signals A Medicaid Crunch by Bill Hammond | NY Torch August 13, 2019 The Cuomo administration’s quarterly budget update includes a warning for […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Releases 2019 Conference Program Schedule
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is extremely pleased to release the following program schedule for our 2019 Annual Conference. This year’s program […]
In Honor and Memory of Woody Wilson
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Woody Wilson, longtime champion for adult home residents and President of the Board of their grassroots organization CIAD, […]
LJ: Niagara Co. Introduces Video Conferencing between Police and MH Workers
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The following comes courtesy of Robyn Krueger, CEO of Community Missions in Niagara County and longtime ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Board […]
Earley: No, Mr. President. Hate is Not A Mental Illness
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Pete Earley jumped into action last week with the following powerful opinion piece in the Washington Post and […]
On Anniversary Of ADA, Groups Sue NY Over Cuts To Long Term Care
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: One of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’ top budget priorities this year was the roll back of proposed changes to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s […]
Walter: BHCCs Need More Time, Funds to Move Forward
Q&A: A Nonprofit CEO on the Future of Behavioral Health Care Crain’s Health Pulse July 29, 2019 As president and […]
Aug 19: Effective Follow-up for Engaging Individuals in Services and Recovery GAINS Center Webinar
Resource Bulletin Part 3: Effective Early Diversion Follow-up for Engaging Individuals in Services and Recovery Advancing Early Diversion Summer Series August […]
On ADA Anniversary, Advocates Call on Gov Cuomo to Undo Devastating Cuts to CDPA
Governor Cuomo and the ADA: Actions Speak Louder Than Words By Bryan O’Malley Executive Director of Consumer Directed Personal Assistance […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Announces Featured Speakers, Programs at 2019 Annual Conference; Register Today!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is very pleased to announce some of our featured speakers and presentations at this year’s Annual Conference […]
July 29: Supported Employment: Real-life Success Stories
Part 2: Real-life Success Stories Strategies for Successful Supported Employment Summer Series July 29, 2019, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET The second webinar […]
Aug 16 Buffalo Event on Ombuds Program to Overcome Barriers to BH Care
_______________________________________________________________________________________ Lynn Goldberg, LCSW Project Specialist, CHAMP Community Health Access to Addiction & Mental Healthcare Project NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare 518-281-2315 lynn@nyscouncil.org […]
MCTAC+August Regional Supervision Trainings: “Supervision, Engagement and Improving Health Outcomes”
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Upcoming supervision trainings for adult behavioral health providers! MCTAC+ is pleased to announce upcoming trainings for supervisors of […]
John Jay College Offers Free Navigator Certificate from the Prisoner Reentry Institute
Free Training – Navigator Certificate in Human Services & Community Justice from the Prisoner Reentry Institute at John Jay College […]
SAMHSA MH Technology Transfer Center July 2019 Update
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the […]
July 24: Ask Me Anything about Enhancing Thinking Skills for the Work Place
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation “Ask Me Anything” Employment Series National Resource Center on Employment You’re invited to ask an expert […]
US OIG Wants NY to Refund $62.5 Million in Health Home Payments
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Claimed Federal Reimbursement for Some Payments to Health Home Providers That Did Not Meet Medicaid Requirements US Department […]
NOW: Watch House Hearing on Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Childhood Trauma
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform is holding a hearing NOW entitled “Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Childhood Trauma: A […]
MTHR: Housing for People w MH Conditions in Short Supply in NYS
Housing In Short Supply For Mentally Ill By Chris McKenna Middletown Times Herald-Record July 9, 2019 Orange County residents suffering from mental […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Seeks Peer Services Division Director; Applications Due July 12
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ) has been dedicated to advancing for policies, training and technical assistance […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Opens Registration for our Annual Fall Conference: Register Today!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ IS VERY PLEASED TO OPEN UP REGISTRATION FOR OUR SEPTEMBER ANNUAL CONFERENCE! See the main registration link at […]
Deadline Extension for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 2019 Conference Call for Presentations to July 8!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Happy 4th all. In response to a number of requests, we’ve extended the deadline to submit proposals to […]
Manderscheid’s Challenge: A Declaration of Behavioral Health Rights and Actions
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Ron Manderscheid’s vision and guidance has informed and inspired so many movements and sectors in our nation for […]
Deadline Extension for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 2019 Conference Call for Presentations to July 8!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: In response to a number of requests, we’ve extended the deadline to submit proposals to this fall’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Opens Registration for our Annual Fall Conference: Register Today!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ IS VERY PLEASED TO OPEN UP REGISTRATION FOR OUR SEPTEMBER ANNUAL CONFERENCE! See the main registration link at […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Seeks Peer Division Director, Queens Peer Bridgers; Applications due July 6
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Seeks Peer Division Director, Peer Bridgers The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ) has been dedicated to […]
Cuomo Should Sign Bill Studying Housing Funding Levels: Albany Times Union:
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The editorial board of the Albany Times Union is urging Governor Cuomo to approve legislation creating a commission […]
TH: House Dems to Investigate Trump Medicaid Block Grant Efforts
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: House Democrats are reaction to a letter from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to state Medicaid […]
TC: NYC Jail Oversight Board Mulling Version of HALT Bill After Polanco Death
Jail Oversight Board Floats Solitary Reforms After Polanco Death By Rosa Goldensohn and Reuven Blau THE CITY June 28, 2019 […]
Join the June 30 LGBTQIA Parade in NYC!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Strongly Recognizes the Importance Of LGBTQIA Pride Month and the Successes Of The LGBT Community and The Struggles This […]
TU: Are NY’s Mental Health Housing Programs At Risk?
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Housing programs for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈers with extensive mental health conditions have been in state of severe financial crisis […]
Last Week for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 2019 Conference Call for Presentations!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is seeking proposals for our 37th Annual Conference! Integrate, Innovate, Advocate, Celebrate: Keeping our Eyes on the […]
New NYS Solitary Confinement Proposal Raises Serious Questions: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Despite the resolute, tireless efforts of the Campaign for Alternatives to Solitary Confinement and majorities in both houses […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Seeks Peer Division Director, Queens Peer Bridgers
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Seeks Peer Division Director, Peer Bridgers The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ) is a longtime dedicated […]
Solitary Confinement Reform in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ: A ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Update
Solitary Confinement Reform in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ: An Update June 21, 2019 Harvey Rosenthal ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ â€œSix by ten feet. […]
NYS Assembly to Pass HALT: Call the Senate!
Word is that the NYS Assembly will pass the HALT bill as written! Now the Senate must step up as […]
Advocates Reject Gov Cuomo’s Resistance, Cost Estimates for Solitary Confinement Reform; Legislators Mull Passing their Bill
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: As the NYS legislative session prepares to wrap up at the end of today or tomorrow morning, passage […]
Mental Health Solitary Ban in Jeopardy! Call Albany NOW
BREAKING Mental Health Solitary Ban in Jeopardy Albany Must Approve the HALT Bill As Written! Apparently, the Assembly, Senate […]
HALT Bill Final Push: Call Albany Today!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: On this final day of this year’s NYS Legislative session, advocates for Humane Alternatives To Long-Term (HALT) Solitary […]
Right Now: HALT Advocates Keep the Pressure on NYS Gov’t
NY Mental Health Advocates Push For Solitary Confinement Rules: AP
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: State legislators are considering passing the HALT solitary confinement reform bill today, as written. A central provision in […]
NY Community Healthcare Groups Call for Dedicated % of State Transformation Funds
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: A coalition representing behavioral health, physical health, foster care and developmental disability service providers call for legislative approval […]
Cuomo, Lawmakers Differ on Cost of Solitary Confinement Reform | ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Law Journal
The focus on the Humane Alternatives to Solitary (HALT) bill has intensified to where the Governor and both Houses are […]
AP: Mental Health Advocates Push for Solitary Confinement Rules; Call Albany Now!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Great thanks to all NYS and national mental health advocates who signed up in support of the HALT […]
Avanza Huelga De Hambre Que Exige Derogar El Confinamiento En Las Cárceles: El Diario
Avanza Huelga De Hambre Que Exige Derogar El Confinamiento En Las Cárceles By David Ramirez El Diario June 17, 2019 NUEVA […]
Excellent Summary on NPR: NY Activists Launch Hunger Strike To End Long-Term Solitary Confinement
Interview Highlights On the three major qualifiers for solitary confinement “The first, which is the Manafort example, is that officials […]
Urge NYS Legislators to Dedicate 25% of Transformation Funds to Community Providers!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: As you well know, community-based providers are at the front-line of health care’s ‘triple aim.’ We deliver cost-effective […]
HALT Bill Final Push: Join Hunger Strike, Call Albany Today!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: As we enter the final 3 days of this year’s NYS Legislative session, advocates for Humane Alternatives To […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Releases 2019 Conference Call for Presentations: July 1 Due Date
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is seeking proposals for our 37th Annual Conference! Integrate, Innovate, Advocate, Celebrate: Keeping our Eyes on the […]
CHP: Major City Physician Group Calls For New DSRIP Money
Major City Physician Group Calls For New DSRIP Money Crain’s Health Pulse June 12, 2019 Dr. Ramon Tallaj, chairman […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Activists Go On Hunger Strike To Advocate For Ending Solitary Confinement: The Hill
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The campaign to win passage of the HALT bill is intensifying to yet another level with the announcement […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Western NY New Hire Recovery Orientation Training on July 25
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ note: Over the past year or so, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and the NYS Office of Mental Health have developed regional trainings […]
Health Affairs Highlights the Power of Peer Support
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Don’t miss this terrific piece in one of the nation’s most prestigious journals of health policy thought and […]
CHP: Mental Health Providers Point to Beacon’s Bad Behavior After Deal with Anthem
Mental Health Providers Point to Beacon’s Bad Behavior After Deal with Anthem Crain’s Health Pulse June 13, 2019 Following […]
Gazette: HALT Solitary Confinement In ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Prisons, Clip of Yesterday’s Capital Demonstration
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: in the waning day of NYS legislative session, the push for passage of HALT solitary confinement legislation only […]