A new conversation about tobacco use and peer support Click here for flyer Thursday, Feb 18, 3:00 – 4:30 PM […]
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DON’T MISS TODAY”Webinar on Vaccination Program for OMH/OASAS provider agencies, Wednesday, February 10
From: “omh.sm.PublicInformation” <PublicInformation@omh.ny.gov>Date: February 9, 2021 at 3:02:13 PM ESTSubject: Webinar on Vaccination Program for OMH/OASAS provider agencies, Wednesday, February […]
NYS/NYC Peer Support Worker Job Club Starts Feb 12
House Proposes $3.5 billion for SU/MH Block Grant; $ Incentives for Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams; Medicaid Re-Entry Bill Introduced
Behavioral Health Items in House Democrats’ Stimulus ProposalºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ E News February 10, 2021 House Democrats released details of their proposed […]
Save the Date! March 22 NYSOMH Regional Advisory Committee meeting 8:30-12:30
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes from Amanda Saake and Tony Trahan of the NYS Office of Mental Health ———– Good […]
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ April Executive Seminar Keynoters: Linda Rosenberg, Lenora Reid-Rose, Lonnetta Albright
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is very pleased to release our Save-the-Date for our 17th Annual Executive Seminar program, to be held […]
NYARS 2021 NYS Budget/Legislative Testimony: Join Next Week’s Advocacy Prep Sessions
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Below you can find the budget/legislative testimony I delivered last week on behalf of thousands of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ members […]
Corrected Link for SAMHSA Feb 11 Preventing Burnout and Burning Resilience
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: See next and below for corrected link for this very timely session: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=7&id=736 The Office of Mental Health’s […]
Feb 9: Creating Space for Myself Webinar for Youth Leaders in Peer-Run Organizations
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ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Releases 2021-2 Legislative Advocacy Book; Join Next Tuesday or Thursday’s Prep Session!
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Attached please find details on each of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ members’ budget and legislative priorities this year. Please hold February […]
Disability Advocates Make Recommendations to HHS Secretary-Designate Becerra
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Several weeks ago, a coalition of primarily national advocacy groups for Americans with disabilities met with Xavier Bercerra, […]
Mental Health Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic in NYS: NYSHF Report
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Here’s a very timely report from the NYS Health Foundation detailing the extent to which COVID-19 had impacted […]
Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation is now available from CTAC & ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
Now Available! Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation Questions or comments? Contact us at ctac.info@nyu.edu
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Releases 2021-2 Legislative Advocacy Book:; Come to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Feb 23rd Virtual Legislative Day: Make your Legislative Appointments Now
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Attached please find details on each of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ members’ budget and legislative priorities this year. Please hold February […]
Behavioral Health Advocates Raise Grave Concerns on Proposed Cuts in Today’s Budget Hearing
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS518-360-7916 gliebman@mhanys.orgAmy Dorin, President and CEO, The Coalition for Behavioral Health 917-545-0602 adorin@coalitionny.org […]
Rochester Area Legislators Sen. Brouk and Assemblyman Bronson announce ‘Daniel’s Law’
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: New Senate Mental Health Committee Chair announced today that she and her Rochester based counterpart, Assemblyman Harry Bronson- […]
Register for a new MCTAC Webinar Series: The Power of Policies and Procedures!
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Please see below for information on an excellent new webinar series focused on Policies & Procedures. This series […]
SAMHSA Launches COVID Self-Care Training Series
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion wanted to share information about an important upcoming SAMHSA-funded […]
Save the April Dates for ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ 17th Annual Executive Seminar! Keynoters Rosenberg, Reid-Rose, Albright!
Come to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ February 23rd Virtual Legislative Day: Make your Legislative Appointments Now
COME PARTICIPATE IN ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ LEGISLATIVE DAYS!February 23-March 5 2021 In order to keep our members safe and well, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is […]
Mindfulness Guide: A Young Adult’s Guide to Meditation is now available from CTAC & ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
Breaking: NY Underreported COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths by as Much as 50%, AG Report Says
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: A just released report by NYS Attorney General Letitia James confirmed what many had feared: almost 2 times […]
NYS Lawmakers Press for Priority Access to Vaccines for People with Disabilities
Lawmakers Challenge Cuomo’s Vaccination Plan For The DisabledOpening second phase of vaccinations pushed aside health care workers and othersBy Brendan […]
Tom Coderre Appointed Acting Ass’t Secretary for MH and SU, Tom Hill as Senior Policy Advisor at ONDCP
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is very pleased to announce that Tom Coderre has been tapped by the Biden Administration to serve as the […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Free Webinar
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is kicking off Black History Month with this important webinar, presented by Dr. Willie Tolliver of the […]
COVID-19 Makes Clear Why Deinstitutionalization is Essential
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: This piece was originally published several days before the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris and […]
Feds to Extend Higher Medicaid Payments to States till March 2022
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿: Per the article below and attached, the Biden Administration will continue their increased payments to the states (6% more […]
NYS Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation To Fund Wi-Fi For Residents In State Group Homes
NY Sen. Skoufis presses for free Wi-Fi in all state-run group homesBy Paul Kirby pkirby@freemanonline.com State Sen. James Skoufis Has […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes from […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ 2nd Look at the NYS Budget Proposal: DSRIP, Involuntary Treatment Expansions, Crisis Stabilization Services; Prescriber Prevails
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Here’re some additional findings from a deeper look at Governor Cuomo’s NYS Budget Proposal in addition to the […]
Don’t Miss Peggy Swarbrick’s Winter Wellness Planning Webinar Tomorrow Jan 22!
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Join Peggy Swarbrick as she presents a webinar on Winter Wellness Planning this Friday. It’s more important than […]
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Cultural Competence Committee Honors Dr. Martin Luther King
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Cultural Competence Committee regularly joins a broad array of cultures, religions and races in marking notable […]
FREE Ask Me Anything About Employment Webinar on January 28th, 2021
Ask Me Anything About Employmentpresented by The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University Stigma in the Workplace: Q&A with […]
Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Free Webinar
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ invites you to celebrate Black History Month with us by participating in this webinar, presented by Dr. […]
Cuomo: 5% Cuts to State Aid, 15% of Withholds Restored; Will Sue Feds if $ is Insufficient; Creation of Office of Addiction & MH Services
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Member Memo: Here are some highlights of today’s state budget address and materials from Governor Andrew Cuomo, news accounts […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes from […]
Jan 28 Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action
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Leadership Conversation | Behavioral Health and the New Administration – A Call to Action: Jan 28 CBHL Event
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: So much needed and so much is at stake as the Biden/Harris Administration is poised to […]
Contextualizing the Geographic Spaces in Which African Americans Live: Feb 2 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Free Webinar
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with this timely webinar by Dr. Willie Tolliver of CUNY […]
Cuomo Says ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ers 65 And Over Can Register To Be Vaccinated: See Link Below
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ers over 65 can now register to get the vaccine: go to https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to register and find out possible […]
Webinar for Mental Hygiene Providers on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in NYC (Fri 1/15, 1-2pm)
Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 11:58 AMTo: DMH Contracts <DMHContracts@health.nyc.gov>Cc: DMH Contracts <DMHContracts@health.nyc.gov>Subject: Webinar for Mental Hygiene Providers on COVID-19 […]
Cuomo State of the State calls for Federal Aid, Affordable Housing, Mental Health First Responders
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Following are some of the priorities listed by Governor Cuomo in the first of several State of the […]
Register for Jan 12 ‘Loneliness & Social Isolation; Jan 22 Winter Wellness Planning ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Webinars!
Understanding Loneliness & Social Isolation: Impacts on People and Society at Large in a Connected World 1 CE HourAs understanding […]
Behavioral Health Advocates Laud Governor Cuomo’s Telehealth Proposal
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s behavioral health advocates have issued the following statement in response to Governor Cuomo’s strong set of […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes from […]
Cuomo Proposes to Expand and Extend Access to Health and Behavioral Health Services
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: In advance of tomorrow’s State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo has advanced a very strong set of […]
Resources for Immediate Disaster BH Response, Esp in the Wake of Capitol Attack
Dear Colleagues, Partners and friends, In an effort to help us all process the events that unfolded in our Nation’s […]
OMH Answers Your Frequently Asked COVID Questions on Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Office of Mental Health will host a weekly Question and Answer session every Wednesday from 1 […]
CMS Issues New Roadmap for States to Address the Social Determinants of Health to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs, Support State Value-Based Care Strategies
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: This just came out yesterday so it’s too early to know what landmark changes might be being encouraged […]
“Best Practices and Systems of Support for Justice-Involved Veterans’: Jan 27 SAMHSA Webinar
SAMHSA Accepting 2021 Applications for CCBHC Grants; Strong Roles Here for Peer run Agencies!
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Please note this exciting opportunity to expand or create new innovative Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics! We strongly […]
Surviving Race Recommendations to the Biden/Harris Transition Team
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Surviving Race: The Intersection of Disability, Injustice and Human Rights is a national coalition comprised of Black Indigenous […]
Advocates & Legislators Mark Start of ‘Supermajority’ Session with Call for Vote on HALT Solitary Bill
**PRESS RELEASE** WATCH A RECORDING OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE FIND THE TWITTER THREAD HERE For Immediate Release:January 6, 2020Contacts: Jared […]
Free Webinar: YouthMOVE’s Approach to Developing Youth Leadership
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GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer Event for Individuals
SAMHSA’S GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer Event for IndividualsApplication deadline: February 10, 2021 SAMHSA’s […]
2 Last Slots for ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program Left: Register Today!
LAST TWO SLOTS AVAILABLE for the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program Register Here for the Last 2 Slotshttps://rms.nyaprs.org/event/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=37 Don’t […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes from […]
January 22: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Resumes New Hire Regional Orientation in Western NY
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is excited to announce the return of our very popular Regional New Hire Orientation sessions. Do you […]
Start the New Year with Friday’s Winter Wellness Planning w/ Peggy Swarbrick, Next Tuesday’s Session on Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation w Rob Statham
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Happy New Year all! ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is offering two FREE webinars to help you kick off 2021. Join leading […]
A Touching and Timely Message from OMH Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan
Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan recently recorded a message to all mental healthcare providers in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ […]
Last Chance for 2020 Tax Deductible Donation in Support of our Advocacy!
Today is the last day you can make a tax deductible donation in 2020 in support of our great mission, […]
Help Us to Ready for the Budget Battles of 2021
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is facing a $15 billion deficit for the coming year and ‘an all hands on deck’ […]
Breaking: Americans Could Receive Stimulus Payments As Early As Tonight, Minuchin Says
Americans Could Receive Stimulus Payments As Early As Tonight, Minuchin SaysNexstar Media Wire Dec 29, 2020 06:11 PM After months […]
Breaking: McConnell Links $2k Payments to Liability Protections, Tech Company Protections
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: When President Trump surprised White House and Senate COVID relief negotiators last week with a demand that individual […]
The Costly Price of Benefits for NYS Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative
The Costly Price of Benefits’ for NY State Providers: Join the NeC-ATTC/ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Learning Collaborative ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: The following comes from […]
Start the New Year: Winter Wellness Planning and Addressing Loneliness & Social Isolation Webinars
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Start 2021 off with ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Webinars. The New Year is a time for wellness activities and ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is […]
Jan 12: WRAP: An Approach to a Person-led Crisis and Post Crisis Planning Webinar
FEMA: Addressing Mental Health of Young Adults during COVID-19, Jan. 12 and 14 Webinars
Addressing Mental Health of Young Adults during COVID-19 Tuesday, January 12, 2020 from 12:00 – 1:00pm ET (English) […]
Only 2 Slots Left for ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program!
ONLY 2 LAST SLOTS LEFT!ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Jan-June 2021 Leadership Institute Program!to register contact edyeschwartz1@gmail.com ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: Don’t miss the opportunity to […]
Breaking: Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief And Government Funding Bill Into Law After Lengthy Delay
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Note: President Donald Trump signed the massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law Sunday night, […]