Community Access Celebrates Opening of $14 Million Supportive Housing Complex in the Bronx October 2, 2013 (Bronx, NY) – […]
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Action Alert: Urge Congress to Protect MH Recovery, Protection & Advocacy Programs
ACTION ALERT: Congress Puts Mental Health Recovery Programs, Protection and Advocacy at Risk Congress will soon make decisions that […]
Study Concludes No Link Between Violence and Mental Illness
Ķvlog Note: In the wake of multiple violent crimes that media linked to mental illness, advocates for mental health de-stigmatization […]
IBHI: Oct 10 Webinar on Measuring BH Care Outcomes
Quick Links More On Us Join Our List Oct. 3, 2013 Dear Harvey, Here’s a reminder about […]
CPI Offers Webinar Series on Peer Specialists for NYS Behavorial Health Programs
PEER SPECIALISTS: A WEBINAR SERIES FOR NYS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2013 Have you […]
Ķvlog Responds to Media Amidst NYC Tragedy
Ķvlog Note: Five people were injured in NYC yesterday as a person wielding a pair of scissors slashed and stabbed […]
#IWillListen Campaign Launches in NYC
News from NAMI-NYC Metro: Today we are launching our anti-stigma campaign called “I Will Listen.” Through “I Will Listen”, […]
60 Minutes Highlights Need for Excellence in Mental Health Act: by Linda Rosenberg
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Interactive Map: Who Will Gain Coverage Under Health Reform? New from NYS Health
New Interactive Map Shows Who Will Gain Coverage Under Health Reform in Ķvlog State On the eve of […]
Storm of Protest Breaks out Over 60 Minutes ‘Imminent Danger’ Piece
Last night, a controversial 60 Minutes piece by Steve Kroft titled ‘Imminent Danger’ aired that has elicited a storm of […]
Florida Taps Magellan to Manage Fully Integrated Services for People w ‘Serious MH Needs’
Ķvlog Note: States are taking very different approaches to integrating managed Medicaid medical and behavioral health services for people with […]
NYT: Disability Rights Group Rallies in Support of Health Law
Disability Rights Group Rallies in Support of Health Law By Ashley Parker Ķvlog Times September 30, 2013 By […]
OMH Announces $32.5 DOE Award to Improve Education/Career Outcomes of Low Income Children w Disabilities
Ķvlog Note: A great new opportunity to help children with disabilities in Ķvlog State to succeed in school and […]
USA Today Assails ‘Lock ‘Em Up’ Reaction to the Navy Yard Tragedy
Ķvlog Note: Here’s some powerful and much appreciated pushback by USA Today to the unfounded assumptions that link violence and […]
PEERS Radio features WRAP Series
PEERS Radio features WRAP Series PEERS is a consumer-run organization that inspires hope and contributes to the resiliency and […]
ET: Mental Health Pros Seek Crisis Intervention Teams
Ķvlog Note: More media coverage of yesterday’s landmark news conference held by an unprecedented partnership of community advocates and City […]
CBS: Experts, Lawmakers Push for NYPD Crisis Intervention Teams
Ķvlog Note: Yesterday, about 150 advocates came together at City Hall in Ķvlog City to call for the creation […]
15 Health Plans, BHOs to Join Ķvlog Tuesday Albany Forum: Only 5 Days Left to Register!
Ķvlog Note: There’re still a few days left to register to attend next Tuesday’s Ķvlog timely October 1st Albany Forum […]
Ķvlog Annual Conference Powerpoints and Pictures – Up Now!
This year’s Annual Conference was another great success, filled with inspiring keynotes, timely informative workshops and most importantly – you, […]
Mead: Talking in Ways That Can Be Heard
Ķvlog Note: Included in this first newsletter from Intentional Peer Support is an illuminating piece by the pioneering developer […]
Advisory: NYC, NYS Officials Join Coalition to Back Improved NYPD Mental Health Response
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Contacts: Carla Rabinowitz (212) 780-1400, ext. 7726; 917-826-6747(cell); crabinowitz@communityaccess.org John Williams (212) 780-1400, ext. 7772 jwilliams@communityaccess.org […]
October 4 Meeting of NYS MRT Behavioral Health Work Group
The MRT Behavioral Health Work Group will reconvene in two weeks on October 4, from 12:30-3:30pm. The meeting is open […]
Gun Ownership And Firearms Deaths Go Together; Study from American Journal of Medicine
Around The World, Gun Ownership And Firearms Deaths Go Together by NANCY SHUTE September 18, 201311:38 AM A study on […]
Integrated Reentry, Work Strategies for Adults w Criminal Histories; New Report and Forum from COSG
A New Approach for Reducing Reincarceration and Joblessness Among Adults with Criminal Histories On September 19, 2013, the Council […]
OMH Outlines Suicide Prevention Resources, Unveils “Safety Plan” iOS App
OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH OUTLINES SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES AND UNVEILS ‘SAFETY PLAN’ Ios APP As Part Of National Suicide Prevention […]
Announcement from the Division of Mental Hygiene: Behavioral Health System Planning Forums – Fall 2013
The Ķvlog City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is hosting three forums to gather input to improve the […]
NYC Press Conference on 9/25 highlights need for crisis teams in wake of Times Square shooting
Save the date! Next Wednesday, 9/25 at noon on NYC’s City Hall Steps, Join the Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams […]
Medicaid reimbursement for peers spreads; perfect timing for ACA implementation
‘Peers’ may ease mental health worker shortage under Obamacare Christine Vestal, Pew/Stateline Staff Writer, published in USA TODAY When […]
Cuomo announces plan to create low-income housing for 5, 000 Medicaid recipients
NY Building Low-cost Housing under Medicaid By the Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — Ķvlog plans to create low-income […]
Alert: Tell Your Senator to Reauthorize the Rehabilitation Act!
Ķvlog Note: From our friends at NYAIL and the Center for Disability Rights. See the action link at http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=62920271&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]. […]
CBS: Calls Heighten for NYC Crisis Intervention Teams in Wake of Times Square Tragedy
Ķvlog Note: Another NYC based tragedy involving the NYPD and citizens with psychiatric disabilities has prompted public attention and calls […]
MRT Members Raske and Gresham Highlight need for Federal Medicaid Waiver Approval
N.Y. needs Medicaid waiver Kenneth E. Raske, Times Union By Kenneth E. Raske and George Gresham, Commentary Updated 11:09 am, […]
OMH Legislative Testimony on Regional Center of Excellence Plan
OMH Written Testimony at Legislative Hearing on Regional Center of Excellence Plan Thank you, Senator Carlucci, Senator Hannon and […]
NCMHR, NEC Release New Toolkit On Health Care Reform And Enrolling In The Marketplace
Find us on Facebook! Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace: Enrollment and Coverage Information On October 1st, […]
NYNP: FEGS Names Woodlock Chief Operating Officer
FEGS Names Woodlock Chief Operating Officer by Fred Scaglione Ķvlog Nonprofit Press September 9, 2013 FEGS Health & Human […]
Last Chance to Register for the Ķvlog Conference, 5 Seats Left for eCPR Training
Ķvlog Note: There’s only A FEW MORE DAYS LEFT to register for Ķvlog’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to […]
WDT: St Lawrence Co IDA Hopes Psych Center Can Showcase Public-Private Partnership
Psych Center Task Force Seeks Meeting With Gov. Cuomo By Sean Ewart Johnson Newspapers September 8, 2013 OGDENSBURG — The […]
GNS: Cuomo Assails CSEA Opposition to State MH Services Redesign
Cuomo Administration Fires Back At Labor Union by Jon Campbell Gannett News Service September 6, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration […]
ACMHA Sept Webinar: ‘Collaborative Leadership: A Foundation for Success’
Collaborative Leadership: A Foundation for Success Join us for a Webinar on September 19 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar […]
OM, CHP: Increased Use of Technology to Reach Consumers, Provide Care
Ķvlog Note: The following pieces (please forgive some of the label language) underscore the rising use and importance of text, […]
Sept 25 NYC City Hall News Conference to Call for Crisis Intervention Teams
The Communities for Crisis Intervention Teams (CCIT) will call for creation of specially trained crisis teams that can respond to […]
Sept 18 Webinar: Impact of Work on SSDI Benefits
National Disability Institute’s Financial Wellness Webinar Series Financial Wellness Webinar: Social Security Disability Insurance – The Impact of Work on Your […]
NYC Jails Action Coalition Seeks Your Support – September 9th Rally and BOC Vote
Join the Jails Action Committee as NYC Board of Correction votes on Solitary Confinement Issue The Board of Correction […]
600 Recovery Proponents Can’t Be Wrong! Only A Few Days Left to Register for the Ķvlog Conference, 5 Seats Left for eCPR Training
Ķvlog Note: There’s only A FEW MORE DAYS LEFT to register for Ķvlog’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to […]
NYS Legislative Hearings Scheduled on OMH Regional Centers of Excellence
ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SENATE STANDING […]
PS: Integrating General Medical and Behavioral Health Care in NYS
Ķvlog Note: Some groundbreaking work done in NYS in both state operated clinic and primary care settings to improve the […]
Sept 25 NYC Men of Color Health Symposium Features Former US Surgeon General Satcher
Ķvlog City Men of Color Symposium A Free Symposium for Health, Prevention, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Wednesday, September […]
OM: Illinois Prepares for Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations
Ķvlog Note: Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who come together voluntarily […]
Will Electronic Healthcare Records Promote the Use of Advance Directives?
Ķvlog Note: The following study looks at the impact of the use in England of Joint Crisis Plans, which are […]
Spiro: The Today Show and ECT: The Full Story & Informed Consent
Ķvlog Note: A very important and timely piece by Lauren Spiro, who will be offering certification based training on eCPR […]
Last Week to Register for Ķvlog Annual Conference!
Ķvlog Note: There’s only ONE MORE WEEK to register for Ķvlog’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to be held […]
AP: NY Taking Steps To Curb Rising Medical Costs
NY Taking Steps To Curb Rising Medical Costs By Michael Virtanen, Associated Press August 28, 2013 With medical expenses […]
MHW: Ohio Health Home Initiative Advancing Integration, Reviewing Rate Adequacy
Ķvlog Note: While Ohio providers wait for the release of state data on the effectiveness of their 5 county Health […]
LI: FJD Launches First Online Prisoner Reentry Resource (2)
FJD Launches First Online Prisoner Reentry ResourceBy Amaris Elliott-Engel The Legal Intelligencer August 22, 2013 When Philadelphia Court of Common […]
Provide Feedback on the National Behavioral Health Quality Framework
Greetings! Please find below a request from SAMHSA for input regarding the National Behavioral Health Quality Framework – Feedback Due […]
LI: FJD Launches First Online Prisoner Reentry Resource
FJD Launches First Online Prisoner Reentry Resource By Amaris Elliott-Engel The Legal Intelligencer August 22, 2013 When Philadelphia Court […]
Study: MH, SU Condtions Major Cause of Nonfatal Illnesses
Mental and Substance Disorders Major Cause of Nonfatal Illnesses HealthDay News August 28, 2013 Mental and substance abuse […]
Infographics: Growing Trend Between Poverty and Mental Illness
Growing Trend Between Poverty and Mental Illness By Brian Iniguez Infographics August 30, 2013 The effects of poverty on Americans’ mental […]
Only a Few More Days to Register for Ķvlog Annual Conference! (2)
Ķvlog Note: We are only two weeks away from Ķvlog’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to be held this […]
NPR Ķvlog NOW: Illicit Drugs And Mental Illness Take A Huge Global Toll
Illicit Drugs And Mental Illness Take A Huge Global Toll By RICHARD KNOX Mental disorders and substance abuse are […]
DOH Offers 2nd Call in Line for Tomorrow’s FIDA Webinar
DOH has reached capacity for the Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) webinar that will be held on Thursday, August 29, […]
Save The Date – World Suicide Prevention Seminar: Sept. 4, 2013
Ķvlog Note: The following comes to us courtesy of SAMHSA’s Dennis Romero, who writes “The Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]
MS: New HIPAA Rule Allows Out of Pocket MH Services to Remain Private
Deadline for Updating HIPAA Privacy Notice is September 23 Robert Lowes Medscape Aug 21, 2013 Medical practices that have not added […]
White House: 7% of Fed. Contractors’ Workforce Must Include 7% Americans with Disabilities
White House Announces Groundbreaking Effort to Promote Equal Opportunity for Americans with Disabilities http://www.aapd.com/resources/press-room/white-house-announces.html For Immediate Release August 27, […]
OM: Magellan to Aquire Stake in AlphaCare MLTC HMO
Magellan Health Services To Acquire 65% Stake In AlphaCare Of Ķvlog Open Minds August 25, 2013 Developed by […]
Only a Few More Days to Register for Ķvlog Annual Conference!
Ķvlog Note: We are only two weeks away from Ķvlog’ information and inspiration packed Annual Conference to be held this […]
DOH FIDA Webinar: Thursday, August 29 @ 3:30
Upcoming Webinar: Details of NYS’ FIDA Demonstration Integrating Medicaid and Medicare Register for August 29 @ 3:30pm A Fully […]
NYC City Hall Press Conference Announcement – Join CCIT, September 25 at Noon
CITY HALL PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS Day: WEDNESDAY Trains 4,5 or 6 to Brooklyn Bridge Date: SEPTEMBER 25, […]
CMS and Ķvlog Partner to Coordinate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
CMS announces new Medicare-Medicaid partnership with Ķvlog to improve care Initiative will provide better, more coordinated care for Medicare-Medicaid […]
NYS Justice Center Releases First E-News Update
E-News – August 2013 Vol 1 – Number 2 www.JusticeCenter.ny.gov Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Andrew […]
The NYS Health Benefit Exchange is Coming Soon! What You Need to Know Right Now
HEADLINES What is the NYS Health Benefit Exchange? Who Can Get Coverage? Will Mental Health Be Covered? How Much Will […]
Responses to NYT Article on Medical Care and People w MH Conditions
Ķvlog Note: Responses from psychiatrists and other doctors to a Ķvlog Times Sunday Review article, “When Doctors Discriminate” written […]