The Alliance for Rights and Recovery
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Yesterday marked the 24th anniversary of the Olmstead v. L.C. (Lois Curtis) Supreme Court decision. This historic decision […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Jordan Neely’s killing was a tragedy which should have been prevented. The mere fact he was on that […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Today is the anniversary of the landmark Olmstead v L.C. decision from the Supreme Court in 1999. This […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Children and adolescents in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and throughout the nation face unique mental health challenges due to prolonged […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: While we spend the day celebrating Juneteenth, marking the true end of slavery in the United States, we […]
As you know, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has been an ardent advocate for people’s rights, self-determination and choice and for effective and engaging […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: One of the many reasons why I have long served on the Board of the Bazelon Center is […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: From Mark Salzer and our friends at the Temple University Collaborative: “This week is Global Loneliness Awareness Week. […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Here’s a very timely and powerful piece from US Senator Bernie Sanders: “if we are truly going to […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is hiring! We are looking for Peer Bridgers in Albany, Rockland, and Long Island. If you are interested in […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Attention CORE Providers! Save the Date for the August CORE Summit! In partnership with MCTAC, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will be […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The Clean Slate Act passed at the very end of this year’s session, with the Assembly and Senate […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: We are excited to announce the NYS Legislature passed The Clean Slate Act late last night! While debate […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Social isolation has been linked to several health issues, including worsening mental health and substance use challenges throughout […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and close to 50 other state organizations and agencies have been pushing the state to reform audit […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Today is the final day of this year’s legislative session. The Clean Slate Act is up for a […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ encourages all emerging leaders to apply for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership’s Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program. We are […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Peer support has been proven to be an effective way to support people dealing with substance use challenges […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The NYS Legislature has reportedly reached a deal for the Clean Slate Act! While we are not at […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The 17th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists is being held in person at the NYU Kimmel Center […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The Clean Slate Act remains one of the main pieces of legislation state lawmakers are debating with less […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is excited to host an informational webinar on our CORE Peer Navigator Project this Wednesday, June 7th, at 1:00pm. […]
The Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) at OMH is recruiting for several positions. The Office of Advocacy and […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: This past Saturday President Biden signed a budget deal to raise the country’s debt ceiling to prevent defaulting […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Please take immediate action and call NYS Legislative Leaders to passage Shawanna’s Law before the State Legislature adjourns […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The Biden-Harris Administration has been working to improve mental health services and address the growing workforce crisis nationwide. […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: We continue to amplify our advocacy efforts for the passage of the Clean Slate Act as this year’s […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is excited to host an informational webinar on our CORE Peer Navigator Project next Wednesday, June 7th, at 1:00pm. […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The legislature will be working on a number of late session bills during their last week in Albany. […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Advocacy for the Clean Slate Act is critical as we enter the final ten days of this year’s […]
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to share the program and recorded version of this past Wednesday’s first […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Don’t miss this last chance to register for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’ highly acclaimed Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute has been […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Don’t miss this last chanced to register for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’ highly acclaimed Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute has been […]
Don’t miss tonight’s very special first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event, organized by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
Don’t miss tonight’s very special first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event, organized by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence […]
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Our advocacy for the Clean Slate Act is critical as we near the end of this year’s legislative […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 2 slots left for our ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The number of people with mental health challenges in jails and prisons is staggering. A 2017 Bureau of […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Please save September 26-28 as the dates for this year’s ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Annual Conference in the Catskills entitled “Promoting […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 2 slots left for our ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cultural Competence Committee is excited to announce the first Celia Brown Unsung Champions of Advocacy Awards event. Awards […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The Center for Practice Innovations (CPI) is hiring for an Implementation Specialist to support their Focus on Integrated […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: We cannot continually punish ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈers who to provide for their families by excluding them from the workforce […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health will be hosting a forum on mental health services at […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Jordan Neely’s tragic killing has sparked debate about how to best address the failings of our current mental […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 3 slots left for our ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ CORE Peer Navigator Project is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Community Outreach Specialist. This position […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc is hosting a lunch and learn session in Buffalo, Healing Together: […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 3 slots left for our ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disability Community Expresses Outrage at the Murder of Jordan Neely Calls on the City and the State […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Now that the budget has been finalized, the state legislature will spend the last four weeks of this […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 3 slots left for our ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is excited to announce the return of our very popular Statewide New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: The passage of Clean Slate Legislation is one of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ top priorities in the post-budget remainder of this […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: Registration is filling up fast. There are only 4 slots left for our ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Leadership Institute. The Leadership […]
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is deeply disturbed that the Legislature did not heed our prolonged and persistent call for a 8.5% COLA. We […]
For Immediate Release: 4/27/2023 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $20 MILLION FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECTS Awards […]
Check out this petition: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ State Needs Daniel’s Law!: < https://www.nysenate.gov/petitions/samra-g-brouk/new-york-state-needs-daniels-law >.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Note: We must highlight the need to fund a Daniel’s Law pilot program as budget negotiations continue. These innovative […]
