Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Swyer Theater at The Egg, Albany
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is excited to welcomeÌýhundreds of advocates from across ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ StateÌýto Albany in just two weeks for ourÌý29thÌýAnnual Legislative Day, andÌýbus transportation is now availableÌýto make it easier than ever to join us.
At a moment of federal funding threats, workforce instability, and growing unmet mental health and substance use needs, we need a strong, unified presence at the Capitol. Legislative Day is where we show lawmakers that recovery, dignity, and community-based services must be fully funded and protected.
OUR TOP PRIORITY:
Fund a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase (COLA)
This increase is essential to stabilize the behavioral health workforce, reduce turnover, shorten waitlists, and ensure ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈers can access the services they need. Without it, programs face closures and people lose trusted supports.
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON LEGISLATIVE DAY
- Presentations on Alliance’sÌý2026 Legislative Priorities
- Press ConferenceÌýcalling for continued funding ofÌýDaniel’s Law non-police crisis response pilotsÌýand passage of theÌýTreatment Court Expansion Act (A.4869 / S.4547)
- Rally in the Capitol War RoomÌýdemanding aÌý2.7% Targeted Inflationary IncreaseÌýfor behavioral health agencies and their workforce
- Legislative meetingsÌýwith policymakers from across the state
BUS TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE
We have buses coming from regions across ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ State, includingÌýºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ City, Buffalo, Rochester, Hudson Valley, Syracuse, and the North Country, with local partners helping coordinate sign-ups and logistics. Space is limited, soÌýregister early.
Find your bus location, registration links, and contact people here:
Brooklyn:Ìý
Buffalo:Ìý
Hells Kitchen:Ìý
Hudson Valley:Ìý
North Country:Ìý
Queens:Ìý
Rochester:Ìý
Syracuse-Binghamton:Ìý
Union Square:Ìý
Later this week we’ll share:
- OurÌýfull Legislative Day policy book
- Speaker announcements
- Final schedule and logistics
Be there. Be heard. Get on the bus.
Together, we can protect and strengthen the services that make recovery possible.