ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: In the wake of the Obama electoral victory, House Republicans may be more willing to accept the expiration […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Today’s 3pm OMH Webinar on Medicaid Waiver Requests to Address Disaster Victims’ Needs
Webinar Scheduled: OMH update on Medicaid waiver requests due to Hurricane Sandy  On Friday, November 9th from 3:00-4:00 p.m., […]
Register Today for Jansen Webinars on Managing Liability, Social Media & Tech Challenges
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ note: I hope everyone has weathered the storms and that you are all safe and returning to the tasks […]
New NYSOMH Twitter Kicks Off with Disaster MH Resources
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Office of Mental Health is now on Twitter (https://twitter.com/NYSomh).  It’s begun by posting a lot […]
Nov 9 Red Cross Disaster MH Webinar
Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Webinar Scheduled for November 9th Nov 5th, 2012 Â A Red Cross Foundations of Disaster […]
NYT: NYS Senate Leadship Still Unclear
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Senate Makeup Is Unclear, but Talk Turns to Which Party Will Lead By Thomas Kaplan ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Times November […]
AP, LAT: Healthcare Reform to Ramp up Quickly, Might be Adjusted
Obama’s Health Care Overhaul Turns Into a Sprint By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press November 8, 2012  Its place assured […]
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Collective to Offer Employment/Economic Self Sufficiency Learning Collaboratives in 2013
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Collective Announces its Employment and Economic Self-Sufficiency Tool Kit Learning Collaborative for 2013 Â Thanks to funding from the […]
Long Island: Hurricane Sandy Resources
Hello colleagues, Â Hurricane Sandy has had impacted Long Island and the communities we serve in many ways. At this […]
MHA-NYC Resources for Emotional Distress From Hurricane Sandy
Helplines Available to Provide Immediate Crisis Counseling and Emotional Support to People Affected by Hurricane Sandy ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City residents […]
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ NYC Forum (2)
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is pleased to invite ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City peers and providers to ourfall 2012 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Regional Forum Hear Updates and […]
MH: Obama Win Seen As Victory for Healthcare Reform
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Disability advocates here in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and across the country have strongly backed two major national initiatives that […]
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ NYC Forum
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is pleased to invite ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City peers and providers to ourfall 2012 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Regional Forum Hear Updates and […]
Nov 13 Webinar: Medicaid Expansion Basics
Medicaid Expansion Basics: A Coalition for Whole Health Webinar Tuesday, November 13, 3:00-4:30 PM Eastern  Presenters: Suzanne Fields, Senior […]
NYC Area Peer Support Line Extended to NYC Residents
Our friends at The Empowerment Center are extending their 24/7Dimensions Peer Support Line to those in NYC who may want […]
Sederer on Sandy: What Can We Expect, What Can We Do?
Mental Health and Hurricane Sandy What Can We Expect, What Can We Do? By Lloyd Sederer November 5, 2012  […]
Cuomo: Storm Victims Can Vote Anywhere; MTA Shuttling Voters to Poll Sites
Cuomo Signs Emergency Order Allowing ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ers to Vote Anywhere in State By Jill Colvin, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer November 5, 2012  […]
Sandy Notwithstanding, This Thursday’s ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Regional Forum Will Take Place! LI Forum to be Rescheduled
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ NYC leaders want to go ahead with this Thursday’s regional forum which will both look to provide […]
Today’s 3pm NYC DASC Call In Information
Please join us at 3pm today for an important conference call with the City of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ regarding Hurricane Sandy […]
Community Access: We Still Need Your Help
mail not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Â m Dear Friends, We extend heartfelt thanks to all of […]
Nov 15 Webinar: Taking the Pulse of the Addiction Treatment Workforce
ATTC Network’s Third Thursday iTrainings    November 15, 2012 2:00-3:30pm Eastern Time “Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of the Addiction Treatment […]
SAMHSA Study Looks at US, State Attitudes Towards Recovery, Stigma
U.S. & State Attitudes on Mental Illness By John M. Grohol, PSYD PsychCentral November 4, 2012  By the year 2020, depression – second […]
NYT: NYC Needs to Relocate Over 20K, 400k+ without Power on LI
Reeling From the Storm and Facing a New Danger: the Cold By Michael Schwirtz ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Times November 4, 2012  […]
NJ Offering Free MH Counseling To Those Coping With Sandy
New Jersey Offering Free Mental Health Counseling To Those Coping With Sandy WCBS November 4, 2012  TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – For […]
Mon 3pm NYC Disaster Assistance Service Centers Call, Sandy Resources for Nonprofits
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: More from Michelle Jackson from the Human Services Council. ***ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Disaster Assistance Service Center Call Tomorrow […]
More Sandy Disaster Aid Information, Food Stamp Replacement Benefits
FEMA http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ Register for FEMA assistance online or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 […]
TUC: Reporter Seeks College Students w Psych Conditions Who Was Forced into Leaving College
The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion has been in contact with a reporter who is seeking out current and […]
Nov 27-8 Children’s MH Training Conference: Designing Our Future
Designing our Future: Integrating, Empowering & Supporting Children and Families November 27 – 28, 2012 The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, […]
Don’t Miss Nov 14 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Financial Literacy Forum in Buffalo!
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ to Hold Western NY We Can Work / We Can Save Financial Literacy Forum Mental Health Peer Connection 3108 […]
OM: A Sea Change In Medicare Policy For Chronic Conditions
A Sea Change In Medicare Policy For Chronic Conditions By Monica E. Oss CEO Open Minds November 1, 2012  […]
Kristin Woodlock Names Acting OMH Commissoner
Kristin M. Woodlock, RN, MPA named Acting Commissioner of NYSOMH On Tuesday, October 30, 2012, Governor Andrew Cuomo named Kristin […]
Post Sandy Resource List for NY Non Profits
Dear ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Non-Profits, Â As ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ recovers from Hurricane Sandy, nonprofits are mobilizing to assist in immediate recovery […]
FNL: Finding Ways to Cope with Post-Hurricane Sandy Stress
Finding Ways to Cope with Post-Hurricane Sandy Stress By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Latino November 01, 2012  The wrath of […]
OM: Free Nov 13 Webinar “What It Takes To Be A Health Home”
“What It Takes To Be A Health Home” – The Focus Of New Executive Web Briefing From OPEN MINDS & […]
SAMHSA Nov 8 Webinar: Culture and Diversity in Behavioral Health
Culture and Diversity in Behavioral Health Presenters Ijeoma Achara, Psy.D Consultant Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola M.D., PhD Â University of California-Davis Chyrell […]
Contact OMH Field Office Staff to Check in onDisaster Impact, Needs; Nov 1 Subway Schedule
We’re working with OMH to connect community mental health providers in the distressed areas (NYC, Long Island, Hudson River Regions) […]
Nov 13, 19 SAMHSA Webinar: Electronic Health Records and You
Your Unique Perspective is Important SAMHSA is seeking your experience in navigating treatment and recovery. You are our key to […]
NYC DOHMH Urges MH Workers to Help Staff Emergency Shelters
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note; The following comes from Trish Marsik, Assistant Commissioner for NYC’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Please share […]
Community Access’ Coe Issues Appeal for Help in NYC
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Co-President Steve Coe. Please give what you can. Email not displaying correctly? View […]
OMH Releases State Plan, Hogan’s Farewell Message
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The NYS Office of Mental Health recently released the Statewide Comprehensive Plan for Mental Health Services 2012-2016 (5.07 […]
Governor’s Office, HSC Asks Nonprofits to Report on Storm Damage by 3 Today
Dear NY Nonprofits: HSC is working with the Governor’s Office to assess the impact of the storm on the nonprofit […]
NYC’s CBHA is Temporarily Down Due to Hurricane Sandy
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes from CBHA’s executive director Philip Saperia.  The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, having suffered […]
Studies: Big Pharma Pulling Back from MH Drug Development
Big Pharma Pulling Back From Mental Health Drug Research: Studies CTVNews.ca Staff October 29, 2012  Pharmaceutical companies are focusing fewer […]
Study: 62% of College Withdrawals Due to MH Problems
Students Rate Mental Health Services By Allie Grasgreen InsideHigherEd.com October 30, 2012  More than 62 percent of students who […]
AMA President Targets Integration of MH and Medical Care
Treating the Whole Person Includes Mental Health Care A message to all physicians from AMA President Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD. […]
Study Underscores Outcomes, Satisfaction of Recovery Inc Participants
The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to […]
Study Finds Women in Jails Have High Rates of Trauma, Psych Conditions
Mental Health & Trauma among Women in Jails By Andrew Taylor, Public Information Officer, Idaho State University Corrections.com October 29, […]
NYS Medicaid Relaxes Some Requirements due to Hurricane
All Provider Types Because of Hurricane Sandy, Fee for Service Medicaid is implementing the following processes  In this Newsletter: […]
Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: This emergency preparation list for Hurricane Sandy was shared with us by NYS Independent Living Council   […]
SAMHSA guidance for dealing with Hurricane Sandy
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Below are some significant resources from SAMHSA for Hurricane Sandy, shared by Glenn Liebman from Mental Health Association […]
Goldstein on the Power of Recovery International
My Recovery Story by Fran Goldstein SAMHSA Recovery to Practice E News October 26, 2012  Growing up in New […]
NIMH Director: PTSD is an Injury, Not Disorder?
Words Matter By Thomas Insel Director, National Institute of Mental Health October 02, 2012  NIMH just reached a milestone — our […]
HAB: Realizing The Promise Of Integrated Care For The ‘Dual Eligibles’
Realizing The Promise Of Integrated Care For The ‘Dual Eligibles’ by Robert Master Health Affairs Blog October 22, 2012  […]
Farkas: Choice is a Cornerstone of Recovery Facilitating Services, Interventions
Promoting Choice: A Cornerstone of Recovery Facilitating Services and Interventions by Marianne Farkas, Sc.D.  Guest Columnist SAMHSA Recovery to Practice […]
Community Advocacy Course at the MH Project-Urban Justice Center
Community Advocacy Course at the Mental Health Project-Urban Justice Center  We are starting a new season of advocacy with […]
Survey: Medicaid Spending, Enrollment Growth Dropped in FY 2012
NEWS RELEASE Thursday, October 25, 2012 Â Total Medicaid Spending and Enrollment Growth Slowed Significantly in FY 2012 Amid Signs […]
MHW: Study Links ADHD with Health, Productivity & Income Losses
Study Examines Economic Impact of Childhood, Adult ADHD Mental Health Weekly  October 22, 2012  A new study examining the […]
Oct 31 Nat. Work Incentives Seminar
 Register Now! National Work Incentives Seminar Event, Wednesday, October 31 Exploring Community Service as a Pathway to Employment: A […]
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Nov 15-16 PROS Academy Details, Register Online Today! (2)
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Collective on Recovery, Rehabilitation and Rights, in collaboration with the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Office of Mental Health, offers […]
Dec 5 NYU Conference: Preparing for a Changing Primary and BH System
Preparing for a Changing Primary and Behavioral Healthcare System: Cultivating Knowledge and Skills to Meet the Challenge  Wednesday, December […]
NYP: NY to Offer Checks for Checkups by “High Needs’ Medicaid Beneficiaries
Gov Offers Checks for Checkups By Carl Campanile ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Post October 22, 2012  Gov. Cuomo has a prescription […]
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ 2012 Conference Photos, Presentations Up; 2013 Dates
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ 2012 Conference Photos, Presentations Up; 2013 Dates  Last month’s ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Annual Conference was hailed by all of the […]
Nov 1 Philadelphia Conference on MH Alternatives Features Copeland, Musante, Cohen
Creative Revolution Workshop: Mobilizing Our Healing Resources Thursday, November 1 2012 from 11am-6pm in Philadelphia, PA (at the Airport Marriott) […]
CHP: NYS Mental Health Commissioner Says ‘Godspeed’
OMH’s Hogan to Resign Crain’s Health Pulse October 23, 2012  Mental Health Commissioner Michael Hogan is resigning “because of […]
OMH Expands Clinic Technical Assistance Center to Include Adult Clinics
Technical Assistance Now Available for Adult Mental Health Clinics  The Children’s Technical Assistance Center is expanding to include mental […]
NY Federal Benefit Recipients: Switch to Direct Deposit or Direct Express Card Now
U.S. Treasury Urges ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s Federal Benefit Recipients to Act Now in Response to Electronic Payment Rule All paper check […]
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Nov NYC, LI Regional Forums Seek Input on Medicaid Redesign, Olmstead, 2013 Priorities
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is pleased to invite ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Area peers and providers to our fall 2012 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Regional Forums  […]
OptumHealth to Launch NYC based Peer Bridger Initiatives
A First Step for Behavioral Health, a Giant Leap Forward for Providers and Consumers by Brian Lombrowski, M.P.P. ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Field […]
Commissioner Hogan’s Godspeed Message to Our Community
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The most recent OMH news features the following ‘last message’ from OMH Commissioner Mike Hogan in anticipation of […]
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR IMPORTANT ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ SEMINAR WITH DR. DEREK JANSEN
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EXCITING AND TIMELY FREE SEMINAR We are pleased to have Derek Jansen, PhD, MPH […]
Join Oct 30 NYC Rally for NYC Crisis Intervention Teams
MENTAL ILLNESS IS NOT A CRIME SPEAK OUT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS 5:30PM    October 30, 2012 Union Square Park  Help […]
DN: SLC Police Receive MH Training, Team w Professionals & Peers
Police Receive Training To Work With Mental Health Patients, Team With Professionals For Solutions By Emiley Morgan Deseret News October […]