See below for a press release from the offices of Assemblywoman Gunther on the Assembly passage of legislation Ķvlog and […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
ACA May Help Those Who Spent Time in Jail
Ķvlog Note: People struggling with mental health and substance abuse are often criminalized in the community or receive contact with […]
Latino MH in the ACA: Save the Date for NYC, 5/3/2014
Ķvlog Note: Save the date for Saturday, May 3, for a free event in NYC investigating Latino Mental Health within […]
MIA: From Compliance to Activism: A Mother’s Journey
From Compliance to Activism: A Mother’s Journey Mad in America; Rob Wipond, 3/4/2014 Through years of turmoil and confusion, Cindi […]
NYT: Federal Budget Stops Medicare for Immigrant Non-Citizens
Ķvlog Note: The crackdown on persons without citizenship from receiving government benefits comes with mixed reactions from the field. On […]
ASAP, Legislators Call for $15m to Curb Opiate Abuse
Ķvlog Note: Yesterday, the NY Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers (ASAP) rallied in Albany to advocate for increased […]
March 10 Syracuse ‘Changing the MH System’ Conference
Don’t Miss This Special Event! “Changing the Mental Health System – Hope, Inclusion, Recovery” Monday March 10, 2014 8:30 – […]
Academy of Peer Services Training Tomorrow at 1PM
Reminder: Academy of Peer Services Training Session Tomorrow, 3/5 at 1:00PM! Topic: Academy of Peer Services Host: Tony Trahan Date: […]
Barometer Tracks BH of States, Nation
A New Report Tracking the Behavioral Health of America The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, RECOVERe-works newsletter, 2/14 The […]
REELABILITIES Film Festival NYC 3/6-11
Ķvlog Note: This week, NYC will host the 6th annual Reelabilities Film Festival, highlighting stories and achievements of persons with […]
STILL TIME TO REGISTER: : Next MRLC Webinar “Case Management to Care Coordination”
Ķvlog Note: There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s MRLC webinar “Case Management to Care Management: Successfully Shifting the Paradigm […]
Advocates for Students with Disabilities Offer HELP Input
News from the Lived Experience Research Network: Yesterday, Co-Director Laysha Ostrow participated in the Senate Health Education Labor and […]
NKI: Consumer Cultural Activation
Ķvlog Note: The following news out of NKI presents a new tool to help care managers, providers, and caregivers assess […]
DSRIP Webinar on 3/5 From SAE BH Experts
Ķvlog Note: We strongly encourage all BH providers and interested advocates and consumers to attend this free webinar to review […]
Ķvlog Executive Seminar Highlights DSRIP, Managed Care Readiness
Ķvlog Note: This year’s Executive Seminar will highlight presentations that prepare for two big policy movements capturing everyone’s attention for […]
CNY: Lawmakers Want a Say in Cuomo’s Waiver Spending
Ķvlog Note: While oversight of how the $8b in waiver funds is essential to the protection of consumers’ rights, it […]
MH of UK Troops Shown to be Resilient, Despite Alcohol Abuse
Ķvlog Note: A study looking at the resilience of returning UK soldiers’ mental health finds that rates of depression, suicide, […]
Alameda County Puts Controversial Outpatient Commitment on Hold
Ķvlog Note: After months of very determined efforts, peer recovery and rights advocates have successfully convinced the Alameda County Board […]
Texas Police Alter Approach to Community with Behavioral Health History
Ķvlog Note: A new model of police engagement in Texas is changing the way that police relate to people who […]
Bullying Affects MH for Years
Bullying Affects Mental Health for Years The Boston Globe; Deborah Kotz, 2/24/2014 I still remember my middle-school bully: a […]
STILL TIME TO REGISTER: Case Management to Care Coordination: Next MRLC Webinar
Ķvlog Note: Care Management is an emerging concept that refers to integrated clinical care activities tailored to each individual. Case […]
Students Take Action to Promote MH in Virginia Schools
Ķvlog Note: Legislation just passed the house in Virginia that would mandate that Universities maintain concise advertising standards of mental […]
Ķvlog Executive Seminar Highlights DSRIP, Managed Care Preparation
Ķvlog Note: This year’s Executive Seminar will highlight presentations that prepare for two big policy movements capturing everyone’s attention for […]
OM: NH Settlement Reinvests $32m for Community Rehab Services
Ķvlog Note: A settlement agreement in NH highlights the increasing legal pressure on states to treat persons in the most […]
Cuomo Allocates $457m for SNAP Benefits
Ķvlog Note: This move by Cuomo protects members of our community affected by the Federal SNAP cuts. Provisions for basic […]
CNY: NYS Medicaid Spending Set To Reach $67 Billion By 2018
State Medicaid Spending Set To Reach $67 Billion By 2018 Capitol Ķvlog; Laura Nahmias, 2/24/2014 Ķvlog is likely […]
BRSS TACS Awards, Webinars, Expert Forums
2014 Peer-Run Organization/ Recovery-Community Organization Awards to Promote Best and Emerging Practices in Peer Services Application deadline March 3, […]
Medicare Rule Changes May Restruct Drug Choices for Seniors
Ķvlog Note: More news about the CMS formulary changes for people on Medicare, which many critics across party and industry […]
TU: Solitary Settlement Praised, but MH Advocates Still Pressing for Change
Ķvlog Note: While a recent settlement has set limits to solitary confinement for certain groups of people, mental health advocates […]
MIA: SSRI Indications Rising, Harmful Prescribing at Fault
Ķvlog Note: A debate that is either ‘for’ or ‘against’ psychiatric medication most often is not a useful deconstruction of […]
ACMHA: HHS Issues HIPAA Guidance on Sharing Information Related to Mental Health
HHS Issues HIPAA Guidance on Sharing Information Related to Mental Health ACMHA News Release; 2/21/2014 The U.S. Department of […]
Report: Military Preventive Efforts Ineffective on MH
Ķvlog Note: A new Pentagon-sanctioned IOM report indicates that an expensive preventative health model implemented by the military is not […]
SAMHSA: New 6-Part Webinar Series on Girls’ Behavioral Health
Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. New Six-Part Webinar Series on Girls’ Behavioral Health This […]
NDNRC: New Resources for Disability Services Navigators
Ķvlog Note: Below is an update with new resources for navigators of cross-disability services. The NDNRC is an excellent platform […]
Join the NeC-ATTC/Ķvlog Learning Collaborative on Employment and Economic Self Sufficiency NOW
Ķvlog Note: The Addiction Technology Transfer Center network and Ķvlog are partnering to offer this webinar and in person training […]
WP: Lack of Community Services Worsens Treatment Options in Hospitals
Ķvlog Note: Availability of treatment beds in psychiatric hospitals or units is always a challenging issue when crises outpace resources. […]
Crain’s: Expanded Coverage With BHP Supported by Advocacy Groups
Ķvlog Note: Leading Consumer advocacy groups Health Care for All NY and Medicaid Matters NY have been working to ensure […]
NARPA 2014: Request for Workshop Proposals
The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy Annual Rights Conference NARPA SEATTLE 2014 September […]
CCIT Press Conference Rallies Support for Passage of Essential Legislation
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog congratulates CCIT on their press conference yesterday in NYC, where dozens of advocates representing the broad coalition […]
Registration Open for Ķvlog April 24-5 Executive Seminar: Managing Care, Managing Change (2)
Ķvlog Members: As we speed towards the 2015 groundbreaking implementation of integrated managed health and behavioral healthcare, this year’s Executive […]
Registration Open for Ķvlog April 24-5 Executive Seminar: Managing Care, Managing Change
Ķvlog Note: As we speed towards the 2015 groundbreaking implementation of integrated managed health and behavioral healthcare, this year’s Executive […]
NC: Webinars on Trauma Informed Care, Integration, and Centers of Excellence
Upcoming Webinars Trauma-Informed Care Learning Community: Participation & Process Date: Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, from 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Speaker: Cheryl Sharp, […]
KHN: Some Plans Refuse Suicide-Related Costs, Despite Rules
Some Plans Refuse To Cover Medical Costs Related To Suicide Despite Federal Rules Kaiser Health News; Michelle Andrews, 2/18/2014 […]
Parity Strengthens BH Across NY
Ķvlog Note: The below article indicates that NY health plans and employers are “ahead of the pack” in terms of […]
CCIT + NYPD Saves Lives: 2/19 Press Conference Media Advisory
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog is proud to support the work of the Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams as they advocate for […]
MHW: Stress Survey Finds Teens More Stressed than Adults
Ķvlog Note: Targeting stress management in teens is an essential way to mitigate ongoing mental and physical health challenges later […]
SAMHSA: RFP for Million Hearts Wellness Initiative
SAMHSA’s 2014 Wellness Initiative’s Million Hearts Program: Request for Proposals (RFP) On behalf of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]
New MH Unit at State Prison met with Optimism
Ķvlog Note: New models in mental health care for persons in the prison system are welcome when they focus on […]
TU: NYS Budget Debate Turns to Community Reinvestment
Ķvlog Note: This piece suggests that the focus of the NYS mental health budget debate has turned from whether or […]
Sagamore Capacity Halved, Outpatient Services Improved Amidst Compromise
Sagamore Children’s Psych Center Spared State Closure, For Now Newsday; Ridgely Ochs, 2/14/2014 The state has backed off its […]
WSJ: Cuomo Proposes Flat Pay, Assembly Pushes for COLA
Ķvlog Note: Pressure for a human services COLA mounts in the legislature, but it is unknown yet whether it is […]
Four New NYS CASE Trainings, Registration Now Open!
Four New NYS CASE Trainings Now Open for Registration! Course Title […]
Crain’s: Feds Give $8b for Health Overhaul
Ķvlog Note: Rapid implementation of NYs 1115 waiver amendment will now begin, after yesterday’s approval by the federal government of […]
Families Together Annual Conference: Call for Presentations Deadline 2/ 21/2014
Building Strong Roots for Success Through Family Support & Peer Leadership Call for Presentations Deadline February 21, 2014 The […]
Statewide Trainer Position Highlights Need for Advocacy, Organizing
Ķvlog Note: See below for another excellent position opening, particularly for an individual with lived MH experience. Training and advocacy […]
De Blasio Bolsters MH in Preliminary City Budget
Ķvlog Note: Initial moves by NYS Mayor De Blasio indicate that his progressive social reform agenda will include attention to […]
TU: State, Feds Reach $8 Billion Medicaid Waiver Deal
Ķvlog Note: At long last, CMS has approved Ķvlog’s Medicaid Waiver application. “ The current Executive Budget proposal for […]
NY Funds 700 New Supportive Housing for Homeless Families w a CD
Governor Cuomo Announces $1.75 Million Awarded to Fight Chronic Homelessness for Families Dealing With Addiction in Ķvlog City […]
CNY: Cuomo Says Health Exchange is ‘Endangered’ by Lack of Medicaid Waiver
Cuomo: Health Exchange ‘Endangered’ By Lack Of Medicaid Waiver By Laura Nahmias Capital Ķvlog February 13, 2014 Ķvlog’s […]
OMH Multicultural Spirituality Group Training
Ķvlog Note: The below training is available to all NYS OMH facilities or programs licensed by them. If you are […]
NCD Hails Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities in Minimum Wage Order
Ķvlog Note: This historic shift indicates—as the NCD notice below rightfully posits—that the removal of Section 14c of the Fair […]
NY Bishops Call for Change to Safe Act Reporting Rules
Catholic Bishops: NY Safe Act Gun Reporting Rules Threaten Services for Mentally Ill Times Union; Casey Seiler, 2/6/2014 New […]
Bazelon: U.S. Finds Violation of ADA in MH Inquiry for Law License
Ķvlog Note: Many states require that law graduates applying for a license disclose mental health diagnosis or treatment. But the […]
DC Politician Threatens Waiver but CMS Reassures (2)
Nice..send to mmny list Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone ——– Original message ——– From: Briana Gilmore Date:02/12/2014 […]
DC Politician Threatens Waiver but CMS Reassures
Ķvlog Note: Even the jostling of Washington politicians does not seem to be deterring CMS from approving the 1115 waiver […]
Ķvlog Budget Testimony Backs Reinvestment, COLA, CIT & Prison Reforms
Ķvlog Note: At yesterday’s state mental hygiene budget hearing, state legislators presented contradictory messages: on the one hand, a number […]
NC: Trauma-Informed Care Free Webinar and Learning Community
National Council to Launch New Trauma-Informed Care Learning Community Apply by Feb 28; Join Free Informational Webinar on Feb 21 […]
CCIT Press Conference Gains Momentum in NYC on 2/19
Announcing a City Hall Press Conference: Wednesday, February 19 @ 11 a.m. A crucial moment in the Campaign to Launch […]
SAMHSA: Integrate Person-Centeredness in Integrated Care
How Integrated Care Can Integrate Person-Centered Care SAMHSA/CMHS Consumer Affairs; Laura M. Galbreath, 2/7/2014 The integration of primary and […]
Webinar Today on Social Determinant Data Indexing for Providers, Community Groups
Please join OMH (Office of Minority Health) for a Capacity Building Webinar on February 11, 2014: Building Community Capacity to Use […]
NYT Article Highlights Jail Tragedy but also Binaries in MH Treatment
Ķvlog Note: A NYT article from this weekend highlights what many of us know to be a desperate situation: the […]
Brenner: What Primary Care Has To Learn From Behavioral Health
Ķvlog Note: Thanks to our friends at the National Council, here’s a timely interview with national trendsetter Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, […]