CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference

Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is extremely pleased to invite proposals for our 44th Annual Conference, “Our Movement, Our Moment”, to be held September 23-25 at our new location at the Albany Marriot. We’ve created a newer, more accessible and modern environment because our movement is evolving—and the spaces where we gather must evolve with it.

At the same time, we will bring the same unmatched sense of power, purpose, discovery, healing, spirit, solidarity, and celebration that has made our widely acclaimed conference a beloved annual tradition across our state and nation for more than four decades.

Your presentation will uplift and inform recovery and rights proponents, community providers, peer supporters, policymakers and pioneers to resolutely promote personal rights and recovery and foster the highest quality community services and supports!

Topic Categories:

• Foundations of Peer Support
• Mental Health, Substance Use & Whole Health
• Systems Navigation & Integration
• Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Responsiveness
• Person-Centered Services and Supports
• Workforce Development & Leadership
• Advocacy, Policy & Systems Change
• Innovation & Emerging Practices
• Sustainability & Organizational Health
• Personal Growth, Recovery & Lived Experience
• Practice-Based Skill Building

Submit Proposals Using this Link:

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alliance Annual Conference

Our Alliance for Rights and Recovery is extremely pleased to invite proposals for our 44th Annual Conference, “Our Movement, Our Moment”, to be held September 23-25 at our new location at the Albany Marriot. We’ve created a newer, more accessible and modern environment because our movement is evolving—and the spaces where we gather must evolve with it.

At the same time, we will bring the same unmatched sense of power, purpose, discovery, healing, spirit, solidarity, and celebration that has made our widely acclaimed conference a beloved annual tradition across our state and nation for more than four decades.

Your presentation will uplift and inform recovery and rights proponents, community providers, peer supporters, policymakers and pioneers to resolutely promote personal rights and recovery and foster the highest quality community services and supports!

Topic Categories:

• Foundations of Peer Support
• Mental Health, Substance Use & Whole Health
• Systems Navigation & Integration
• Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Responsiveness
• Person-Centered Services and Supports
• Workforce Development & Leadership
• Advocacy, Policy & Systems Change
• Innovation & Emerging Practices
• Sustainability & Organizational Health
• Personal Growth, Recovery & Lived Experience
• Practice-Based Skill Building

Submit Proposals Using this Link:

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Next week, our Alliance will be presenting this year’s extraordinary program and presenter lineup at our Annual Conference, entitled  to be held from Monday September 29 to Wednesday Oct. 1^st at the  in Callicoon, NY.

While the Villa Roma properties are now completely booked, we have arranged for your alternative accommodations at a nearby facility, Resorts World Catskills.

• To book your room at Resorts World Catskills contact Eileen Crosby������ eileenc@rightsandrecovery.org

DO NOT BOOK ONLINE AT RESORTS WORLD – Contact Eileen to book your room ensure access to all meals at the Villa Roma.

You can continue to register for the Alliance’s conference program and special activities as usual by going to

���������� City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today!

Our Annual Conference is just a few weeks away! We are excited to announce that we still have transportation available for a limited number of attendees from ���������� City and Long Island. If you are interested in taking advantage of this transportation option, please complete the interest form or contact the designated organizer below. Hurry! Space is limited and we encourage you to reserve your spot now!

NYC Buses

Sign up here:

We have one bus with available seats which will pick passengers up at the following location:

• Fountain House – 425 West 47th Street, ����������, NY 10036

Buses will depart at 7:00 am on Wednesday, September 29th and return from the Villa Roma at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 1st. Please arrive by 6:30 am at the latest. The buses will travel directly to the conference venue at Villa Roma, with an expected arrival time of 10:00 am. There is no cost for transportation to and from the ���������� City pick-up locations.

NEW! Long Island Bus

A bus is also available for attendees from Long Island with the following schedule:

• 5:30 am – Mental Health and Wellness
  1380 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
• 6:30 am – 939 Johnson Avenue
  Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
• 7:30 am – Mental Health Association
  16 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

The bus will then travel directly to the Villa Roma Resort & Spa.
To reserve your spot on the Long Island bus, please contact:
Brent Russell – brussell@mhanc.org
Seats are limited, so register today!

Bus registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis. We are eagerly anticipating your participation in the Annual Conference and look forward to welcoming you on board from ���������� City and Long Island!

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE TODAY ��ONCE REGISTERED, PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION HERE

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While the Villa Roma properties are now completely booked, we have arranged for your alternative accommodations at a nearby facility, Resorts World Catskills.

Details about Staying at Resorts World Catskills
is located in Monticello
and is approximately 35 minutes from our conference site
at the Villa Roma in Callicoon.

• Rates (2-night package): we have negotiated a special arrangement with the overflow hotel to offer you a discounted rate:
  • Double:$385 total for Monday and Tuesday night at Resorts Worlds, as well as 7 meals and the full conference program at the Villa Roma
    • The cost for lodging at the Resort World Catskills on Sunday night is an additional $174 (dinner and breakfast at extra cost)
  • Single:$535 total for 2 nights at the Resort Worlds, as well as 7 meals and the full conference program at the Villa Roma;
    • The cost for lodging at the Resorts World Catskills on Sunday night is an additional cost of $174 (dinner and breakfast at extra cost) ��������������

• To book your room at Resorts World Catskills contact Eileen Crosby at eileenc@rightsandrecovery.org
  • DO NOT BOOK ONLINE AT RESORTS WORLD – Contact Eileen to book your room ensure access to all meals at the Villa Roma.

Shuttle Service
The Alliance will provide complimentary shuttle twice in the morning and in the evening between Resorts World Catskills and Villa Roma as follows:
Morning departures: 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM; Evening returns: 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Transportation leaves and drops off at the Main Entrance at Resorts World.

Meal Access at the Villa Roma
Everyone staying at Resorts World Catskills will receive a meal wristband for dining at the Villa Roma from Eileen and her team at the Alliance registration table.

Conference Registration
You can still register for our conference at our

Again, contact Eileen@rightsandrecovery.org
to book your room at Resorts Word.

Contact eileenc@rightsandrecovery.org for prompt assistance.

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���������� City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today!
Our Annual Conference is just a few days away! We still have transportation available for a limited number of attendees from������������ City and Long Island. If you are interested in taking advantage of this transportation option, please complete the interest form or contact the designated organizer below. Hurry! Space is limited and we encourage you to reserve your spot now!

NYC Buses

Sign up here:��
We have one bus with available seats which will pick passengers up at the following location:

• Fountain House��– 425 West 47th Street, ����������, NY 10036

Buses will depart at 7:00 am on Wednesday, September 29th and return from the Villa Roma at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 1st. Please arrive by 6:30 am at the latest. The buses will travel directly to the conference venue at Villa Roma, with an expected arrival time of 10:00 am. There is no cost for transportation to and from the ���������� City pick-up locations.

NEW! Long Island Bus
A third bus will now be available for attendees from Long Island with the following schedule:

• 5:30 am – Mental Health and Wellness
  1380 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
• 6:30 am – 939 Johnson Avenue
  Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
• 7:30 am – Mental Health Association
  16 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

The bus will then travel directly to the Villa Roma Resort & Spa. There is a fee for $40 to ride the Long Island bus.
To reserve your spot on the Long Island bus, please contact:
Brent Russell –��brussell@mhanc.org
Seats are limited, so register today!

Bus registration operates on a��first-come, first-served basis.
We are eagerly anticipating your participation in the Annual Conference and look forward to welcoming you on board from ���������� City and Long Island!

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Next week, our Alliance will be presenting this year’s extraordinary program and presenter lineup at our Annual Conference, entitled  to be held from Monday September 29 to Wednesday Oct. 1^st at the  in Callicoon, NY.

Great news for those of you who were unable to register for your lodging and meals at our upcoming Alliance Conference via the Villa Roma Hotel website: HERE’S HOW YOU CAN REGISTER TODAY!

To secure the conference rate, please call the hotel directly at (845) 887-4880.
Online booking will NOT show our room block, so phone is required.

You can continue to register for the Alliance’s conference program and special activities as usual by going to

���������� City & Long Island Buses for Alliance Conference: Sign Up Today!

Our Annual Conference is just a few weeks away! We are excited to announce that we still have transportation available for a limited number of attendees from ���������� City and Long Island. If you are interested in taking advantage of this transportation option, please complete the interest form or contact the designated organizer below. Hurry! Space is limited and we encourage you to reserve your spot now!

NYC Buses

Sign up here:

We have one bus with available seats which will pick passengers up at the following location:

• Fountain House – 425 West 47th Street, ����������, NY 10036

Buses will depart at 7:00 am on Wednesday, September 29th and return from the Villa Roma at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 1st. Please arrive by 6:30 am at the latest. The buses will travel directly to the conference venue at Villa Roma, with an expected arrival time of 10:00 am. There is no cost for transportation to and from the ���������� City pick-up locations.

NEW! Long Island Bus

A third bus will now be available for attendees from Long Island with the following schedule:

• 5:30 am – Mental Health and Wellness
  1380 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
• 6:30 am – 939 Johnson Avenue
  Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
• 7:30 am – Mental Health Association
  16 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

The bus will then travel directly to the Villa Roma Resort & Spa.
To reserve your spot on the Long Island bus, please contact:
Brent Russell – brussell@mhanc.org
Seats are limited, so register today!

Bus registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis. We are eagerly anticipating your participation in the Annual Conference and look forward to welcoming you on board from ���������� City and Long Island!

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE TODAY  ONCE REGISTERED, PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION

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See a listing of our 60 presentations by topic x3via the attached list.

Great news for those of you who were unable to register for your lodging and meals at our upcoming Alliance Conference via the Villa Roma Hotel website: HERE’S HOW YOU CAN REGISTER TODAY!

To secure the conference rate, please call the hotel directly at (845) 887-4880.
Online booking will NOT show our room block, so phone is required.
You can continue to register for the Alliance’s conference program and special activities as usual by going to

Today, we are very excited to highlight the pioneering contributions of��Dana Foglesong, National Senior Director of Recovery and Resiliency Services for Magellan Health featured panelist in Peer Support at the Crossroads��and From Division to Dialogue: Bridging Clinical and Peer Perspectives

We’re excited to announce the launch of our official online store—
your one-stop shop for exclusive Annual Conference gear!
Start exploring and show your conference pride—!

��Contact Eileen Crosby at eileenc@rightsandrecovery.org��with any questions and sign up��and check our Alliance E-News listserv for frequent news and updates.

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See a listing of our 60 presentations by topic here and via the attached list.

Today, we are very excited to highlight the pioneering contributions of��Dr. Angelia Smith-Wilson,
Executive Director, Friends of Recovery-NY and representative for Faces and Voices of Recovery��as��a��featured speaker on the keynote panel Taking Up the Fight to Address Federal Policy Threats! alongside��Congressman Paul Tonko; Paolo del Vecchio, Independent Consultant; Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Director Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law; Rob Kent, President, Kent Strategic Advisors; Moderator: Luke Sikinyi, Vice President for Public Policy,
Alliance for Rights and Recovery

Great news for those of you who were unable to register for your lodging and meals at our upcoming Alliance Conference via the Villa Roma Hotel website:
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN REGISTER TODAY!

To secure the conference rate, please call the hotel directly at (845) 887-4880.
Online booking will NOT show our room block, so phone is required.

You can continue to register for the Alliance’s conference program and special activities as usual by going to

We’re excited to announce the launch of our official online store—
your one-stop shop for exclusive Annual Conference gear!
Start exploring and show your conference pride—!

��Contact Eileen Crosby at eileenc@rightsandrecovery.org��with any questions and sign up��and check our Alliance E-News listserv for frequent news and updates.

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See a listing of our 60 presentations by topic here and via the attached list.

Today, we are very excited to highlight the pioneering contributions of��Susan Musante��as a featured panelist on our panel :

����“When Calling for Help Turns Bad: Approaches to Police Intervention and Alternatives to Forced Interventions”��
Alongside Chacku Mathai, Director, CRESTNY Institute at the Center for Practice Innovations; ��Moderator: Luke Sikinyi, Vice President for Public Policy, Alliance for Rights and Recovery

Great news for those of you who were unable to register for your lodging and meals at our upcoming Alliance Conference via the Villa Roma Hotel website: HERE’S HOW YOU CAN REGISTER TODAY!

To secure the conference rate, please call the hotel directly at (845) 887-4880.
Online booking will NOT show our room block, so phone is required.
You can continue to register for the Alliance’s conference program and special activities as usual by going to

We’re excited to announce the launch of our official online store—
your one-stop shop for exclusive Annual Conference gear!
Start exploring and show your conference pride—!

��Contact Eileen Crosby at eileenc@rightsandrecovery.org��with any questions and sign up��and check our Alliance E-News listserv for frequent news and updates.

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To secure the conference rate, please call the hotel directly at (845) 887-4880.
Online booking will NOT show our room block, so phone is required.

You can continue to register for the Alliance’s conference program and special activities as usual by going to

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Alliance Alert Our annual conference, will be held NEXT WEEK September 29-Oct. 1^st at the in Callicoon, NY. 

See a listing of our 60 presentations by topic here and via the attached list.

��We’re excited to announce the launch of our official online store—
your one-stop shop for exclusive Annual Conference gear!
Start exploring and show your conference pride—!

��Contact Eileen Crosby at eileenc@rightsandrecovery.org��with any questions��and��
sign up��and check our Alliance E-News listserv for frequent news and updates.

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See a listing of our 60 presentations by topic here and via the attached list.

Today, we are very excited tohighlight the pioneering contributions of��Michael Skinner as a
featured speaker on Healing the Heart Through the Arts (with Chrys Ballerano)
and 2 Open Mic sessions which have long been a conference staple!

Please use the following links to register today for the  and for .

 We have begun contacting scholarship awardees!

We’re excited to announce the launch of our official online store—
your one-stop shop for exclusive Annual Conference gear!
Start exploring and show your conference pride—!

Contact Eileen Crosby at eileenc@rightsandrecovery.org��with any questions��and��
sign up��and check our Alliance E-News listserv for frequent news and updates.

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