ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is very pleased to post the program and activity schedule for our annual fall conference, entitled “Recovery […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
New MCTAC Matrix Provides Comprehensive Health Plan Data
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: As the public mental health system is poised to be integrated within and coordinated and funded by new […]
CNY: NYPD Chief Assails NY Post Coverage of Homeless Man w Mental Illness
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: NYC Police Commissioner William Bratton has joined mental health and other advocacy groups’ longtime complaints about the outrageous […]
Well-being: Moving Deliberately From Deficit- to Strength-Based Thinking
Well-being: Moving Deliberately From Deficit- To Strength-Based Thinking Behavioral Healthcare; Ron Manderscheid, PhD, 7/8/15 Â Frequently, we marvel at the […]
U.S. Police Kill a Person With Mental Illness Every 36 Hours
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The Washington Post study referenced below has gained much attention recently, as it highlights the need for training […]
NYC BH Peer Conference; Call For Proposals
Call for Proposals PEER SERVICES HAVE ARRIVED! ARE WE READY?  ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ City’s Second Annual Behavioral Health Peer’s Conference […]
Comprehensive CJ, SUD Bill Introduced In The House
Comprehensive Criminal Justice, Substance Use Bill Introduced In The House National Council Policy Brief; Michael Petruzzelli, 7/9/2015 Â Members of […]
Hearing Voices, Long Assumed Mental Illness, Can Be Part of Human Experience
How Hearing Voices, Long Assumed a Sign of Mental Illness, Can Be a Part of the Human Experience The Globe […]
CBPP: Medicaid at 50: Its Impact in Your State
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: here’s a great resource. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈers can go to http://www.cbpp.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/medicaid_newyork_7-9-15.pdf As part of our Medicaid at 50 series, […]
CNY: Cuomo Taps Paul Francis as Top Health Advisor
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Paul Francis will be the new NYS Deputy Secretary for Health, a post that oversees the operations of […]
SCJ: Iowa Boosts Community Services, Closes 2 State Hospitals
With Mental Health Institutes Closed, Patients Served Elsewhere in Iowa Erin Murphy Sioux City Journal July 12, 2015  In […]
Tips on Integrating Peer Specialists within BH Organizations
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The following comes courtesy of Susan Rogers and the OMH Bureau of Recipient Affairs.  The Lewin Group, […]
July 23 Webinar: Recovery and Supports for Women Involved with the Criminal Justice System
View this email in your browser  Improving safety, permanency, well-being and recovery outcomes for children, parents and families affected by trauma, […]
10 Ways to Improve Your Meditation
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Many people are now familiar with some of the benefits of meditation for a healthy mind and body. […]
Integrating Peer Specialists in Conventional Settings; Resources for Integrated Care
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The links below offer videos, tip sheets, and guidelines for helping to integrate peer support staff into conventional […]
NYT: Paying People to Be Healthy Usually Works, if the Public Can Stomach It
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This timely article illustrates some of the complexities of incentivizing consumer behavior to improve well-being. This is a […]
Register Now! Medicaid Managed Care Education Forum in NYC Next Monday 7/13
CMS Offers New Care Model for Medicare
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: A new CMS proposed demonstration will aim to offer value-based payment arrangements to home health agencies that indicate […]
STAR Center Upcoming Webinar and Event – Register Today for 7/14 and 7/16!
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Register now for two STAR center events coming up next week, one webinar and one event in Washington, […]
Study: Many Physicians Don’t Understand Prescription Opioid Addiction Key Facts
Many Physicians Don’t Understand Key Facts about Prescription Opioid Addictions Mad in America; Rob Wipond, Editor (summary), 7/9/2015  A […]
Psych Facilities Push Back on CMS Quality Measures
Psychiatric Facilities Push Back on New CMS Quality Measures Modern Healthcare; Virgil Dickson, 7/7/2015 Â Inpatient psychiatric facilities are pushing […]
Pet Therapy Nearly Cost-Free Anxiety Reducer on College Campuses
Pet Therapy Is A Nearly Cost-Free Anxiety Reducer On College Campuses Forbes; Jill Castellano, 7/6/2015  This May, hundreds of Caldwell […]
MH Leadership Vacancies in OMH, DOHMH
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: See below two executive level vacancies—one in NYC and one in Albany—for candidates to be involved in Medicaid […]
Advanced Certificate Program in Integrated Primary & Behavioral Health: Register Now with McSilver Institute
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Register today for this course designed for health care professionals to learn more about how systems change in […]
Join the MRLC for July 8 MRLC Webinar: Cultural Activation, Health Literacy and Consumer Activism
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: There is still time to join the MRLC and attend this presentation by our esteemed friends which has […]
SHIN-NY Health Data Project Enters Testing Phase
Massive State Health Data Project Enters New Phase Capital ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ; Dan Goldberg, 7/6/2015  ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ hospitals will embark […]
Of All U.S. Police Shootings, One-Quarter Reportedly Involve The Mentally Ill
Of All U.S. Police Shootings, One-Quarter Reportedly Involve The Mentally Ill NPR News; 7/4/2015 Â At least 125 people with […]
Rise in Opiate Addiction Spurs Call for More Treatment Options
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This article weaves together the complicated relationship between behavioral health treatment needs as they emerge and challenge policy […]
Disability Pride NYC March and Party with Community Access and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Register to march on 7/12 with Community Access and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ!   What: March with Community Access and […]
MH Roadmap to Focus on City Agenda Goals
Mental Health Roadmap to Focus on City Agenda Goals Capital Pro; Clifford Michael, 6/30/2015 Â Several months before its release, […]
Dutchess County Graduates First Class in Crisis Intervention
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Follow the link below to watch a video about the officers who underwent the CIT training in Dutchess […]
Managed Care Community Education Forum 7/13 in NYC
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Join other community members on 7/13 for a community forum to learn about and discuss changes to Medicaid […]
Cultural Activation, Health Literacy and Consumer Activism: July 8 MRLC Webinar
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This presentation by our esteemed friends has been getting rave reviews from Behavioral Health Leaders all across the […]
CNY: The ‘Vague’ Death of a Home Health Aide Bill
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is disappointed that this promising legislation—that would promote the independence and choice of persons with disabilities in […]
OM: Making The Link – Trauma & High-Needs Consumers
Making The Link—Trauma & High-Needs Consumers Open Minds; Monica E. Oss, 6/30/2015 Developed by OPEN MINDS, 163 York Street, Gettysburg […]
PRA Issues Statement on Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Here’s a very thoughtful statement from our national organization, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (http://www.psychrehabassociation.org/) in response to Congressman […]
Harris: The Case for a Recovery Now! Paradigm Shift
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Following is a stirring piece from the extraordinary Leah Harris, who will be presenting at workshops on “Recovery […]
Cuomo Announces $7.3B in DSRIP Awards
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-medicaid-redesign-efforts-saving-taxpayers-billons  JUNE 29, 2015 Governor Cuomo Announces Medicaid Redesign Efforts Saving Taxpayers Billons Medicaid per-Recipient Spending Slashed to Lowest […]
SAMHSA July 22 Webinar: Sustainability of Peer-Run/Recovery Community Organizations
SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS)  Advancing the Sustainability of Peer- Run/Recovery Community […]
MHEP Seeks Statewide Trainers and Regional Coordinators
Statewide Trainers and Coordinators Full Time, Exempt Position 3 Positions based in Albany & 1 position based in NYC  […]
Deconstructing the Supreme Court’s Decision on the ACA
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Having pored over numerous accounts of the nature and impact of yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court to […]
NYS Launches Process to Consider an OMH/OASAS Consolidation
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s mental health and addiction recovery state agencies (OMH and OASAS) are launching a process by which […]
HHS: Celebrating LGBT Pride Month
Celebrating LGBT Pride Month June 22, 2015 By: Rhett Buttle, Director, Private Sector Engagement Danny Garvin was a twenty-year-old living […]
CNY: NYC Mayor, City Council Reach Deal to Preserve Some MH, Physical Health Services
Sources: De Blasio, Council Reach Deal on Social Service Funding By Sally Goldenberg and Dan Goldberg Capital ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ June 22, 2015  […]
SAMHSA June/July Webinar Series: EBPs w Justice Involved Individuals
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center Launches Three-Part Series of Evidence-Based Practice Webinars SAMHSA’s GAINS Center will be hosting a series of webinars […]
July 8 MRLC Webinar: Cultural Activation, Health Literacy and Consumer Activism
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This presentation by our esteemed friends has been getting rave reviews from Behavioral Health Leaders all across the […]
MHW: Murphy Holds Hearing to Support Revised Mental Health Reform Legislation
Murphy Holds Hearing to Support Revised Mental Health Reform Legislation Mental Health Weekly  June 22, 2015  The country’s mental […]
CHP: NY’s Medicaid Reform Funding Totals $7.4 Billion
Medicaid Reform Funding Totals $7.4 Billion Crain’s Health Pulse June 22, 2015  After plans to overhaul ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Medicaid […]
Deal is Near on Reforms at Rikers, Including a Federal Monitor
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The reforms outlined in the below article do not include mention of plans to increase mental health supports […]
NY Lawmakers Approve Tax Check-Off to Reduce Mental Health Stigma
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ celebrates the work and conviction of Glenn Liebman and our friends at MHANYS for their tremendous advocacy […]
Guides to Supporting Physical Activity for Peer Specialists and Health Workers
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Below are two easy-to-use guides for peer specialists, health practitioners, and other social services workers to support people […]
Insights into Trauma-Informed Care in Medicaid; CHCS Front-Lines Webinar
    June 17, 2015  Webinar | Lessons from the Front Lines: Insights into Trauma-Informed Care for […]
CIT NYC Meeting on 7/24 Highlights NYPD, Discussion on Current Training
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Join the CCIT NYC coalition on July 24th for this exciting discussion about ongoing CIT training efforts!  […]
The Medical Model Discovers Heroin Addiction
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The article below explores the controversial mechanisms behind new treatments for opiate addiction and the connection between emerging […]
Kennedy: Charting a New Course on Mental Health and Addiction
If we want to steer clear of the iceberg, we must rally ourselves to do the things that will make […]
EHRs Help ID Veterans Most at Risk for Suicide
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Predictive modeling for suicide risk is notoriously difficult, but can be helpful when looking at particular “sub-sets of […]
The Pesticide Factor and ADHD
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This study is particularly troubling because of other recent research correlating pesticide use with both dementia and autism. […]
Watch Hearing on Rep. Murphy’s MH Bill, Read Witness Testimonies
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Following are links to review the recorded video stream (http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearing/examining-hr-2646-helping-families-mental-health-crisis-act#video) of yesterday’s Congressional Hearing examining the provisions and […]
Action Alert: Call Today for Mental Health Tax Check-off Bill!
ACTION ALERT: Call Today to Support the Mental Health Tax Check-off Bill! ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ supports the work of MHANYS in their […]
CMS Not Doing Enough to Fight Medicaid Fraud, GAO Finds
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: As the recent Government Accountability Office report indicated, states could be doing more to prevent Medicaid fraud, particularly […]
Still time to register: Next MRLC Webinar; Managing through Informed Decision Making
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Preparing yourself for the unknown takes not just consideration but the development of a plan. In this webinar […]
A Veteran Suicide Prevention Network Built by Veterans
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: A recent effort by veterans in Colorado demonstrates how effective peer contact can be in mitigating crises and […]
To the Heart of the Matter: Stigma, Labeling, and the Search for the Common Good
To the Heart of the Matter:Â Stigma, Labeling, and the Delicate Search for the Common Good Mad in America; James […]
New Style of Policing in Erie County
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Erie county makes strides to incorporate Crisis Intervention Teams into their police culture; learn more about how they […]
Alternatives ’15 Conference Proposal Submission Ends Today, and Register Now!
Alternative Conference 2015 – Call for Proposals Ends Today; Submit Now, and Register! Believe in ourselves    Believe in our Culture    Believe in Alternatives  Call […]
ER Staff Attitudes to Patients in MH Crisis ‘Often Shocking’ in UK
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This article refers to emergency room staff and their perceptions of mental health crisis in the UK. Though […]
The Business Value of Employee Mental Health
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: While this is an important piece of the conversation regarding mental health at work, crucially important otherwise is […]
Community Inclusion, Organizational Change: Temple Uni Webinar on 6/25
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Join the TU Collaborative in a 6/25 webinar related to organizational capacity for maximizing community integration for the […]
VA Prescription Crackdown Raises New Concerns
VA Prescription Crackdown Raises New Concerns Military Times; Patricia Kime, 6/10/2015 Â The number of veterans prescribed opiates and other […]
Airline Industry Battles With Pilot Mental Health Options After Germanwings
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This article succinctly details the many considerations that the airline industry must debate before making any resolution about […]
Ny Managed Care Changes, Contracts
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: A new chart released by the Office of the State Comptroller indicates the breadth of state Medicaid Managed […]
Lessons from the Front Lines: Insights into Trauma-Informed Care for Medicaid’s Complex Populations
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Register today for the upcoming CHCS webinar about shifting the paradigm to a trauma-informed system of dealing with […]