5:30 pm update: We’re happy to report an error in our morning’s ‘NYS State budget First Look’ that works in […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Cuomo Proposes Non Profit $199k Salary, 15% AOH Caps
Cuomo Would Cap Support Of Non-Profit, Not-For-Profit Salaries at $199K by James M. Odato Albany Times Union January 17, 2012  […]
Cuomo Health Budget Summary
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Here’s the summary of changes in NY’s health budget including: the advance of health homes and capitated care […]
Cuomo OMH Budget: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’ First Look
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Here’s what we’ve learned from a first look: Local Assistance: no COLA but a promise to establish a […]
MHW: Field Troubled By States’ Challenge To ACA Medicaid Provision
Field Troubled By States’ Challenge To ACA Medicaid Provision Mental Health Weekly January 17, 2012  Twenty-six states last week […]
CNN: States Look To Hike Tax On Millionaires
States Look To Hike Tax On Millionaires By Tami Luhby @CNNMoney January 16, 2012  NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — As the “tax […]
Cuomo Budget Expectations: $2b deficit, 2.5% State Agency Cuts, Phased in Takeover of Local Medicaid, Pension Reform
Analysis: Inside Cuomo’s budget Spending Plan To Be Released Tuesday, Comes Amid Weak Revenues and $2B Deficit By James M. […]
Jan 19 Granirer Webinar: Stand Up for Mental Health
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: We liked David Granirer’s very funny take on surviving stigma and services that the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Conference featured him […]
Cornell Jan 18 Webinar: Disability Disclosure in the Workplace, What Employers Should Know
<http://pr.ak.vresp.com/956878134/www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/register/images/eprrtc-2012-1.jpg> Disability Disclosure Webinar, Jan. 18 Disability Disclosure in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST […]
ACCES-VR Public Meetings on Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) and the State Rehabilitation Council […]
BU: Online Seminar on Self Directed Psych Rehab, Parenting Support Program
 Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation eCast January 2012  Note: This eCast is available as a full color […]
UMDNJ: Jan 19 Academy of Peer Services Hudson Valley Kick Off Event
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Invite you to the Academy of Peer Services […]
CQC Appoints Members to Psychiatric Correctional Advisory Committee
CQC Appoints Members to Psychiatric Correctional Advisory Committee December 22, 2011 Â The Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy […]
Jan 12 Free SBIRT Webinar: Family Impact of Alcohol and Substance Use
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes to us courtesy of ACMHA’s Eric Gopelrud who writes that “Below is an invitation to […]
DOH Moves Health Home Implementation Dates Back for all 3 Phases
January 10, 2012 UPDATED Phase-in plan for Health Home Applications Phasing in Health Home Implementation NYS Department of Health January 10, […]
Update on NY’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council
Update on NY’s Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council  In Governor Cuomo’s recent state of the state address, he emphasized […]
Feds Recommend Independent NYS Protection & Advocacy Body
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: States are federally mandated to establish State Protection and Advocacy Agencies Systems to oversee the following functions: the […]
Feb 15 LI Showing: Kings Park, Stories from an American Mental Institution
 A special screening to benefit Hands Across Long Island and Clubhouse of Suffolk with a Special Appearance by Film […]
Jan 11 NC Webinar on Addressing MH/Physical Conditions Features Ben Druss
Preparing for New Treatment Expectations: Addressing Comorbid Mental and Physical Conditions  Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:00 PM – 3:30 […]
Jan 26 NYC Peer to Peer Smoking Cessation Training
Peer-to-Peer Tobacco Dependence Training Training for Peer Staff Brought to you by the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Department of Health and […]
CQC Sets Public Forums on Future of Federal Protection & Advocacy / CAP Programs in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
CQC Sets Public Forums on Future of Federal Protection & Advocacy / CAP Programs in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ CQC will hold […]
MHW: Disparities Found In Depression Care For Elderly African Americans
Disparities Found In Depression Care For Elderly AA Population Mental Health Weekly  January 9, 2012  While there have been […]
NC: 5 Health Policy Battles, Trends to Watch in 2012
Five Health Policy Battles and Trends to Watch in 2012 National Council Public Policy Update January 5, 2012 1. Medicare […]
OM: MIssouri Launches Community MHC, Primary Care Chronic Conditions Health Homes
Missouri Health Homes Launched January 1, 2012 OPEN MINDSÂ January 9, 2012 Â Developed by OPEN MINDS, 163 York Street, […]
Study: 30% of Latinas Suffer from Postpartum Depression
30% of Latinas Suffer from Postpartum Depression Fox News Latino  January 5, 2012  Over 30 percent of Latinas in […]
Rogers, USA Today: Forced Treatment Doesn’t Work
Forced Treatment Doesn’t Work By Joseph A. Rogers USA Today January 6, 2012  Whenever there is violence involving someone […]
NYT: NYC Patients Linger in Hospitals, at a High Cost
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Please note the emphasis this article places on how inadequate housing is a major reason for extended, costly […]
RTP: Jan 25 Addressing Trauma in Recovery Oriented Practice Webinar
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time “Assessing for and Addressing Trauma in Recovery-Oriented Practice” Featuring Kevin […]
MHW: DOJ Says New Hampshire MH System Continues to Violate ADA
DOJ Says N.H. Wrong About Efforts To Improve MH System Mental Health Weekly  January 2, 2012  Clashing views of […]
Cuomo Commits to NYS Olmstead Plan, Housing/Jobs, Rights Protections, Anti-Stigma
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Following are excerpts from today’s State of the Stateaddress from NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo. Caring for Our Most […]
Job: MHA Of Dutchess Co Seeks Executive Officer
Mental Health America Of Dutchess County Seeks Executive Officer  Mental Health America of Dutchess County is seeking an Executive […]
Friedman: Elder Suicide, Public Health Challenge of the Elder Boom
Elder Suicide: A Public Health Challenge of the Elder Boom By Michael Friedman Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University Schools of […]
Study Looks at Racial, Cultural Factors in Seniors Depression Care
Diagnosis, Treatment Of Depression Among Elderly Depend On Racial, Cultural Factors Medical News Today  January 2, 2012 Despite improvements to […]
NY Disability Community Looks to Today’s 1:30 pm Cuomo State of the State
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: You can watch Governor Cuomo’s 2nd State of the State address today at 1:30pm by going to http://www.governor.ny.gov/. […]
2012 NYC Peer Specialist Conference Call for Proposals
Call for Proposals NYC’s Sixth Annual Peer Specialist Conference At ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ University’s Kimmel Center On Thursday, July 19, 2012 […]
DOH Implements Prior Authorization for Atypical Antipsychotics
NYS Department of Health Medicaid Update December 2011 Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Reform Prior Authorization for Atypical Antipsychotics The enacted 2011-2012 New […]
OM: NY Medicaid to Integrate Care for Duals Through ACOs
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Medicaid To Integrate Care for Duals Through ACOs Open Minds January 2, 2012 Developed by OPEN MINDS, 163 […]
MHW: Calif. Reorganizes MH to Create New State Hospital Department
Calif. Reorganizes MH to Create New State Hospital Department Mental Health Weekly January 3, 2012 Citing goals to improve treatment, […]