Evaluating the Elections: What’s Next for Behavioral Health? By Rebecca Farley National Council November 15, 2012    Now that the voters have […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Oss: The Waiting Game is Over for ACA Implementation
The Waiting Game Is Over By Monica E. Oss Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS November 16, 2012 Â Developed by […]
DOH Releases Special Update on Health Homes
Dear Provider, The Office of Health Insurance Programs of the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State Department of Health has approved the release […]
Nov 14 OMH Webinar on the Annual State of the State of the Office of Consumer Affairs
The State of the State of the Office of Consumer Affairs Join us for a Webinar on November 14 Space […]
New Report Documents Why Vulnerable Prisoners Should be Medicaid Eligible
Medicaid Coverage For Individuals In Jail Pending Disposition Opportunities For Improved Health And Health Care At Lower Costs Marsha Regenstein, […]
NYT: Cuomo’s $30B Relief Request Might Face Congressional Opposition
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Should Congress stymie Governor Cuomo’s request, next year’s state budget (which is already reportedly going to be a […]
TF: NC Study Shows Financial Benefits of Serving Veterans w BH Issues
Why Care for Veterans Benefits Us All Paying to help vets with mental health and addiction problems is the smart […]
HHS Gives States Another Month to Submit Exchange Applications
THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 November 9,2012 Â Dear Governor: Â Over the past two […]
Updated Suffolk, Nassau Disaster Resources
From: Bontempi, Michele [mailto:Michele.Bontempi at csgrp.com]Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 4:57 PM Subject: Updated 11.9.12 Hurricane Sandy resources Hello all, […]
MH: Safety Net Providers Wary About Medicaid’s Place in Debt Talks
Safety Net Providers Wary About Medicaid’s Place in Debt Talks By Jessica Zigmond ModernHealthcare.com  November 12, 2012  As Congress and […]
HP: Older Veterans Also Have Mental Health Needs
Older Veterans Also Have Mental Health Needs by Michael Friedman, L.M.S.W. Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University Schools of Social Work […]
SAMHSA: New Behavioral Health Resource About U.S. War Veterans
   Visit SAMHSA On the Web  •  About SAMHSA  •  Visit KAP On the Web  •  About KAP  •  Contact KAP    If you […]
Job: Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Mental Health Services
Dear Friends: Â I am pleased to share with you the job announcement for the position of Associate Director for […]
BH: Nov 20 Post-Election Briefing and Online Meeting
First Post-Election Briefing and Online Meeting, November 20, at 4 Pm Eastern Time.  During the course of the Behavioral Healthcare Leadership […]
HA: States MH Cuts Harm Low Income People the Most
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Public Policy Committee and staff are beginning to gear up to face potentially big OMH cuts […]
Forbes: Obama, Boehner to Resume Efforts to Cut Spending, Raise Taxes
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: In the wake of the Obama electoral victory, House Republicans may be more willing to accept the expiration […]
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
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Senate Makeup Is Unclear, but Talk Turns to Which Party Will Lead By Thomas Kaplan ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Collective to Offer Employment/Economic Self Sufficiency Learning Collaboratives in 2013
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Collective Announces its Employment and Economic Self-Sufficiency Tool Kit Learning Collaborative for 2013  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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog City residents […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog NYC Forum (2)
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is pleased to invite ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog City peers and providers to ourfall 2012 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Regional Forum Hear Updates and […]
MH: Obama Win Seen As Victory for Healthcare Reform
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Disability advocates here in ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog and across the country have strongly backed two major national initiatives that […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog NYC Forum
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is pleased to invite ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog City peers and providers to ourfall 2012 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlogers to Vote Anywhere in State By Jill Colvin, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer November 5, 2012  […]
Sandy Notwithstanding, This Thursday’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Regional Forum Will Take Place! LI Forum to be Rescheduled
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: More from Michelle Jackson from the Human Services Council. ***ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Financial Literacy Forum in Buffalo!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Non-Profits,  As ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following comes from ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Co-President Steve Coe. Please give what you can. Email not displaying correctly? View […]
OMH Releases State Plan, Hogan’s Farewell Message
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: This emergency preparation list for Hurricane Sandy was shared with us by NYS Independent Living Council   […]
SAMHSA guidance for dealing with Hurricane Sandy
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 […]