ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Join Community Access and ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ NYC for the tenth annual mental health film festival in Brooklyn this May. […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
OM: Health Reform Reinventing Human Service Landscape
How Health Care Reform (& A Few Other Factors) Are Reinventing The Health & Human Service Landscape Open Minds Executive […]
Peer Supports: What Exactly Does That Mean? Webinar 5/9
Webinar: Peer Supports: What Exactly Does That Mean? Friday, May 9th, 2014, from 2:00 – 3:30p.m. Eastern The world of Peer Support continues to […]
NYT: Half of NYC in Poverty, Unanswered Questions for Population Health
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The report below indicates that a new baseline has been set to track De Blasio’s ability to curb […]
APS: Announcement — Join Free Webinars on APS and Peer Credentialing, May 6-7
 The Academy of Peer Services is an online university to promote the skills and competencies of people with lived […]
BRSS TACS : Organizational Change for Recovery Webinar with Edye Schwartz
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Join ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™ Director of Systems Transformation Edye Schwartz this Friday on a BRSS TACS webinar about implementing a […]
NYS Health/CHCS: Health Home Best Practices; Outreach to Persons with Complex Needs
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The report referenced below may be helpful for providers, policy makers, and payers alike as the NY health […]
MHANYS: Register Today for May 1st 7th Annual Spring Reception
Register today for the MHANYS Spring reception and silent auction—and join in celebrating May as Mental Health Month!—at www.mhanys.org  […]
MISCC Meeting Tomorrow 4/30 Highlights Assessment and Integrated Setting Rule
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The meeting of the Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council is a unique opportunity to hear the voices of […]
Bazelon: New Report on Supported Housing in ACA
When Opportunity Knocks: Bazelon Releases New Report on the ACA and Supported Housing  April 24, 2014 – The Bazelon […]
Disability Leadership Forum Invitation to Advise on Managed Care Implementation, NYC 6/3/14
 The National Council on Disability Invites You Medicaid Managed Care Forum Engaging Disability Leadership Representatives  Hosted by The […]
SAMHSA: Crisis Response Systems – Webinar Series
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: This webinar series should be of particular importance to NY policy makers and providers, as crisis services have […]
Save the Date: NARPA Annual Rights Conference
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RIGHTS PROTECTION & ADVOCACY Â Â Save The Date! Â Â The National Association for Rights Protection […]
RTP: Self-Management an Important Trend in Practice
An Important Trend in Recovery-Oriented Practice SAMHSA Recovery to Practice Highlights; Larry Davidson, Ph.D., 4/24/2014 Â Self-management in the use […]
NC: Rosenberg Introduces MH First Aid for Veterans, Highlights Strategy at Executive Seminar
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: As I write, Linda Rosenberg is speaking to a crowd of 250 state policy leaders, program executives, managed […]
IBHI and the Family Institute for Education, Practice & Research
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here           Quick Links More On Us Join Our List  April 24, […]
Crain’s: ACA Reinspires Single-Payer Hopes
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The movement toward a single-payer NY system through ACA exchange plans may mirror the drive toward an integrated […]
Al Jazeera: How Lack of Police Training Can Be Deadly for the Mentally Ill
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Although there are tens of thousands of trained CIT teams implemented across the country, there are still regions […]
10th Annual NYC MH Film Festival – 5/17-18 at St. Francis College
 The 10th Annual Community Access/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ NYC Mental Health Film Festival brings to downtown Brooklyn a vivid selection of thought-provoking […]
KHN: Is Bigger Better in Industry Consolidation?
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: This article touches on the fine line between integration and anticompetitive consolidation in the health industry. Some critiques […]
More On Federal Grant Opportunities
Having Trouble Viewing this Message? View it Online!  Available Grant Opportunities Quick Links: BRSS TACS : Recovery Library : Technical Assistance : SAMHSA  […]
GAINS Center: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Final Evidence Based Practice Webinar
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The issue of mental health approaches to persons with criminal justice involvement is becoming an increasing issue for […]
OMIG’s Game Plan for Fighting Fraud in NY Managed Care
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Managed Care brings a host of new challenges for oversight of fraud and abuse, particularly in regards to […]
NYSHF: “Seizing the Opportunity: Early Medicaid Health Home Lessons” 4/24 Webinar
Reminder to Register Upcoming Webinar  NYSHealth Invites You to Attend “Seizing the Opportunity: Early Medicaid Health Home Lessons”  Medicaid […]
Register for NYS Care Management Coalition Annual Conference May 15-16th 2014 Albany, NY
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Care Management Coalition Annual Training Conference May 15-16th ? Holiday Inn Wolf Road ? Albany, NY Program […]
SAMHSA: ‘Now is the Time’ RFA announcements
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Please see below for new opportunities for funding from SAMHSA, particularly focused on achieving improved mental health for […]
HP: Sederer; The Future of Mental Health Care
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The article below from OMH Medical Director Dr. Lloyd Sederer artfully conveys the need to change our mental […]
Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities’ Quality Data Now Open Access From CMS
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: In line with CMS’ commitments to further consumer transparency, a hospital comparison website will allow anyone with internet […]
Heroin Overdose Spike in Syracuse
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: There was much discussion this legislative season about growing heroin use in NYS, though attention was largely paid […]
Three Days Left to Register for ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Executive Seminar on Managing Care/Managing Change
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Only three days left until our Executive Seminar Managing Care: Managing Change on April 24th and 25th�..Next Thursday […]
Plotnick: Mental Health Care Needs Better Funding, not Coercive Laws
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has been increasingly involved in working with our friends in the recovery and rights communities along with […]
Last days to Register for ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Executive Seminar on Managing Care/Managing Change
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Only three days left until our Executive Seminar Managing Care: Managing Change on April 24th and 25th?..Next Thursday […]
Majority of Female Canadian Inmates on Psychiatric Drugs
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The national investigation into Canadian practices of prescribing psychotropics to women in prison is highly relevant to past […]
Webinar on Managed Long Term Care April 24th 10 AM to Noon
You are invited to join in a Webinar on  Managed Long Term Care and other Changes in Accessing Medicaid […]
Smartphone App Reduces Stress for Anxious People
Smartphone App Reduces Stress for Anxious People Medical News Today; 4/14/2014  New research published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science suggests […]
CHCS: Engaging Providers in Building Managed Care Delivery Systems
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Below, an introduction and link to another excellent brief from CHCS. The topic here is one we should […]
Age Not Predictive in MH Court Treatment Programs’ Success
Incarcerated Older Adults in Mental Health Treatment Programs Experience the Same Challenges as Younger Participants Medical News Today; 4/13/2014 Â […]
Albany Forum Looks at Ways to Prevent Problem Gambling
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Behavioral addictions have scope beyond drug and alcohol dependency, and a public forum invited experts like ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™ Harvey […]
Cuomo Announces $95m for Affordable Housing Statewide
Governor Cuomo Announces $95 Million to Build Affordable Housing Across the State Funding Will Create and Preserve Over 2,000 Units […]
When Doctors’ Notes are Shared with MH Community
Doctors’ Notes on Mental Health Shared With Patients: Policy Shift at Beth Israel Deaconess The Boston Globe; Liz Kowalczyk, 4/8/2014 […]
OMH: NYC Multicultural Advisory Town Hall Meeting 5/15
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Office of Mental Health Bureau of Cultural Competence Regional Multicultural Advisory Committee Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, May […]
CBO Lowers Estimate of ACA Costs
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: In more positive news about the ACA, the federal congressional budget office dropped its projections for total cost […]
NY’s HIT Gets $55m Boost
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Originally rejected from the 1115 waiver proposal, it now seems that NY will use state budget money to […]
Crain’s: The Business of DSRIP
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: With news yesterday of the 1115 Waiver approval, all sectors that touch the health care system are looking […]
OM: Endurance-The Key for Survival, Change, Sustainability
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Below from our friends at Open Minds is an interesting article on the endurance we all need to […]
DSRIP Terms Finalized, BH Service Money Preserved
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Amidst odd speculation today that the resignation of CMS’ Kathleen Sebelius and NYS’ Dr. Nirav Shah would hold […]
HP: CA Judge Rules Inmates with Psychiatric Diagnoses Treated Unconstitutionally
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: A small victory in ongoing litigation in California will mandate a review of policies that currently allow for […]
SAMHSA Webinar: Supports and Services for LGBTQI Youth in Recovery
Having trouble viewing this message? View it Online! Supports and Services for LGBTQI Youth in Recovery Meet the Presenters Click […]
Brenner: The Secret to Better Care is all in Your Head
NYPARS Note: In less than two weeks, Dr. Jeffrey Brenner will be keynoting our Executive Seminar in Albany. Join us […]
Join YP! and OASAS for the Kickin’ It Tour!
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Inform youth in your program or in your community about the addiction recovery youth input forum in your […]
Copeland Center: Controversial Wellness Tools, Online training opportunities, The Way WRAP Works
Wellness Newsletter April 10, 2014 In This Issue Upcoming Trainings Controversial Wellness Tools Fidelity Guidelines for Behavioral Health Organizations Using […]
OM: Seven Traits for Organizational Excellence
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Managing Care means Managing Change! This article below from our friends at Open Minds describes seven traits of […]
NY Judge Tosses Pay Cap Regs for Non-Profit Execs
State Judge Tosses Gov. Cuomo’s Pay Cap Regulations for Non-Profit Executive Salaries NY Daily News; Kenneth Lovett, 4/10/2014 Â Nassau […]
MIA International Film Festival Oct 2014
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Peers and advocates from around the world will gather in Arlington, MA, from October 9-12 this fall for […]
Capital: Shah to Resign, Zucker Assumes Duties
Health Commissioner Shah to Resign Capital NY; Dan Goldberg and Laura Nahmias,4/9/2014 Â State health commissioner Nirav Shah is planning […]
Stress-Related Epigenetic Changes in Blood Mirror Those in Brain
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Research into epigenetics has broken ground in recent years by informing us to the ways information is stored […]
First Look at Medicare Data in 35 Years
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The release of Medicare data to the public this week may signal a move by CMS to bring […]
Mental Health Coverage Problematic
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: As this article notes, parity in behavioral health is not as easy to achieve as making it a […]
The Latest on NY’s Medicaid Waiver, HARPs, DSRIP, Health Homes and State Budget Impact
The Latest on NY’s Medicaid Waiver, HARP, DSRIP, Health Home Initiatives and State Budget Impact ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ upcoming Albany […]
NY Funds Crisis Intervention Approach, but will NYC Follow?
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The two articles below highlight the recent surge in interest for statewide crisis intervention teams. The 2014-15 budget […]
Webinar: Building a Grassroots Demand for Trauma-Informed Approaches
Please see Below an Upcoming Webinar Announcement from OMH Recipient Affairs: You are invited to participate as an attendee in […]
NYC Forum: Peer Services in BH Care Reform
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Presents: The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Office of Mental Health and […]
OASAS Town Hall Meetings to Prevent Underage Drinking
OASAS Supports Alcohol Awareness Month with Statewide Town Hall Meetings to Prevent Underage Drinking OASAS News Release; 3/31/2014 Â Commissioner […]
STAR Center Webinars; Becoming a Recovery Ally, and Facilitative Leadership for Collaborative Action
 Title: Courageous Conversations: Being Allies to Individuals in Recovery Who Experience Prejudice, Discrimination and Oppression Date: Tuesday, April 22, […]
Latino MH in the Age of the ACA; Register for May 3 Conference and Reception
Save the Date! Latino Mental Health in the Age of the Affordable Care Act Community Conference & Reception  Saturday, […]
LAST DAY TO SAVE WITH EARLY REGISTRATION: Don’t miss 2014 Executive Seminar managing Care, Managing Change
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SAVE ON EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for this year’s Executive Seminar April 24th […]
Readmissions Problem Tackled at Top Boston Hospital
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The article below describing Boston’s Beth Israel hospital and its experiences in trying to reduce admissions highlights several […]
RTP Webinar: Self-Management in Using Medications
If you are having difficulty viewing the RTP Webinar Announcement, please click here. Webinar Announcement Thursday, April 10, 2014 2:00 […]
NYT: Mental Health Groups Split on Murphy Bill to Overhaul Care
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following NY Times piece underscores the great level of concerns and controversy that have been raised by […]
Coalition: Interview with Peggy Swarbrick Highlights Integrated Care
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The excellent interview below from our friends at The Coalition with Dr. Peggy Swarbrick highlights the theme on […]
APA Webcast on Integrated Care Keynoted by Commissioner Hogan
See an invitation below for a webcast on Friday, 4/4, featuring former NYS OMH Commissioner Michael Hogan: Â Please join […]
Community Health Centers Brace for Influx of Newly Insured
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Community Health Centers are known nation-wide to most often be sites of integrated care and connections to social […]