ALERT: The Alliance and MHEP will be postponing today’s Capital Region forum to later this month. The new date and […]
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Tomorrow! Attend the Albany Forum: NYS Budget, Medicaid Waiver, Capital Region Priorities
TOMORROW, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Capital Regional Forum from […]
NYS Cross Sector Advocacy Groups Urge Legislative Leaders to Establish Incident Review Panels, Expand Voluntary Services not Coercion
Alliance Alert: Forty organizations representing a cross section of the state’s disability rights, criminal justice reform, independent living, social justice, […]
MHW: NYS Advocates Seek MH Investments, Voluntary Community Supports
Alliance Alert: This week’s issue of the national Mental Health Weekly features a cover story on the NYS budget advocacy […]
Wednesday! Attend the Albany Forum: NYS Budget, Medicaid Waiver, Capital Region Priorities
THIS WEDNESDAY, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Capital Regional […]
Advocates Push Alternatives to Hochul’s Involuntary Commitment Expansion Proposals
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery has joined a coalition of 24 mental health, civil rights, and other […]
Attend The Alliance’s February Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series Our next installment of the Career Quest Series will be Thursday, February 20th, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This session’s topic is Discovering […]
The Alliance is Hiring a Vice President for Peer Services! Apply Today!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery Seeks Vice President for Peer Services Be the Visionary Leader We Need to Help […]
Lawmakers, Advocates Spar over Involuntary Commitment Expansion Proposals
Alliance Alert: Lawmakers expressed major concerns about Governor Hochul’s controversial proposal to expand involuntary inpatient and outpatient commitment, voicing doubts about […]
Alliance Hosting Buffalo, Albany, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog City, Long Island, Rochester, White Plains Regional Forums to Prep for March 4th Albany Legislative Day!
JOIN US FOR THE ALLIANCE’S REGIONAL ADVOCACY FORUMSPrepare to Come to Albany on March 4th for the Alliance’s 28th Annual Legislative […]
Tomorrow’s Buffalo Forum: NYS Budget, 1115 Waiver Services, Western NY Listening Session!
TOMORROW, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Western ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Regional Forum from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the […]
The Alliance is Hiring a Vice President for Peer Services! Apply Today!
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery Seeks Vice President for Peer Services Be the Visionary Leader We Need to Help […]
Advocates Reject Proposals for Involuntary Commitment Expansion, Offer Real Solutions
Alliance Alert: Current proposals to expand involuntary commitment fail to address the root causes of ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s mental health crisis. […]
THIS FRIDAY’s Buffalo Forum: NYS Budget, 1115 Waiver Services, Western NY Listening Session!
THIS FRIDAY, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Western ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Regional Forum from 3:00pm-5:00pm at […]
Stay Informed on the NYHER Waiver with The Alliance’s Waiver Community Connection Initiative!
Announcing The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’sWaiver Community Connection Initiative Dear Community Members, Over the past decade, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s Medicaid […]
Alliance Announces Buffalo, Albany, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog City, Long Island, Rochester, White Plains Regional Forums to Prep for March 4th Albany Legislative Day!
JOIN US FOR THE ALLIANCE’S REGIONAL ADVOCACY FORUMSPrepare to Come to Albany on March 4th for the Alliance’s 28th Annual Legislative […]
THIS FRIDAY’s Buffalo Forum: NYS Budget, 1115 Waiver Services, Western NY Listening Session!
THIS FRIDAY, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Western ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Regional Forum from 3:00pm-5:00pm at […]
Sanders: Expanding Involuntary Commitment Won’t Make Us Safer
Alliance Alert: A very timely message from former Assembly Mental Health Chairman Steven Sanders, who was the lead sponsor of […]
Evaluators of ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s AOT program Seek Input from People with Personal Experience of that Program
Alliance Alert: In 2023, the NYS Legislature authorized a new study of Kendra’s Law’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s outpatient commitment programs (often […]
NEXT FRIDAY’s Buffalo Forum: NYS Budget, 1115 Waiver Services, Western NY Listening Session!
NEXT FRIDAY, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Western ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Regional Forum from 3:00pm-5:00pm at […]
Learn more about the NYHER Waiver with The Alliance’s Waiver Community Connection Initiative!
Announcing The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’sWaiver Community Connection Initiative Dear Community Members, Over the past decade, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s Medicaid […]
Bazelon Center Condemns Trump’s Statements Linking the Hiring of People with Disabilities with the Washington Plane Crash
Alliance Alert: Speaking out on behalf of Americans with disabilities across our nation, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law […]
The Alliance Begins Statewide Forum Series with Binghamton Advocacy Event!
Alliance Alert: Yesterday marked the Binghamton kick off of the annual series of regional forums that our Alliance for Rights […]
Next Monday! Join NYS Statewide New Supervisor’s Orientation
Alliance alert: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fears […]
Federal Update: Second Judge Moves to Block Federal Funding Freeze Order
Alliance Alert: Today the Trump Administration initially rescinded Monday’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo on freezing federal funding […]
Federal Funding ‘Pause’ memo has been rescinded
Courtesy of Rachel Holtzman of th Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program Sponsored by Advance and Paul, Hi everyone, Good news! […]
OMH, Rainbow Heights Trans 101 Training
Greetings, The ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State Office of Mental Health’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is excited to partner with Christian […]
OMH Behavioral Health Equity Journey Awards – Nominations Due – 2/14/2025
Behavioral Health Equity Journey Awards – Nominations Due – 2/14/2025 The ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State Office of Mental Health is committed […]
Confusion And Frustration Spread on Trump Blocked Funding Freeze; Lawsuits and Threats to Block Nominations
Judge Pauses Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze As Confusion And Frustration SpreadBy Asma Khalid, Franco Ordoñez, Deirdre Walsh, Barbara Sprunt and […]
TODAY! Attend the Binghamton Forum: NYS Budget, Medicaid Waiver, Broome County’s Priorities
THIS WEDNESDAY (TODAY!), our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Southern […]
Announcing The Alliance’s Waiver Community Connection Initiative!
Announcing The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’sWaiver Community Connection Initiative Dear Community Members, Over the past decade, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s Medicaid […]
Breaking! Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans
Alliance Note: A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration […]
White House Freezes All Federal Grants; Democrats Question Legality
Alliance Alert: The White House has ordered a ‘temporary pause’ on all federal grants and loans “to review agency programs […]
Invest in the Leaders of Tomorrow with the Alliance 2025 Leadership Institute!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance is pleased to announce that our Leadership Institute is now accepting registrations. The Leadership Institute has been offering guidance to your organizational leaders […]
TOMORROW’s Binghamton Forum: NYS Budget, Medicaid Waiver, Broome County’s Priorities
THIS WEDNESDAY, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Southern Tier […]
THIS WEDNESDAY’s Binghamton Forum: NYS Budget, Medicaid Waiver, Broome County’s Priorities
THIS WEDNESDAY, our Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog) invites you to a very informative and empowering Southern Tier […]
Announcing The Alliance’s Waiver Community Connection Initiative!
Announcing The Alliance for Rights and Recovery’sWaiver Community Connection Initiative Dear Community Members, Over the past decade, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s Medicaid […]
City & State Honors Luke Sikinyi as a 2025 Trailblazer in Health Care
Alliance Alert: In this year’s inaugural list of health policy leaders, City & State magazine honors the work of our […]
BREAKING: NYS Department of Health Announces Launch of Statewide HERO through 1115 NYHER Waiver
Alliance Alert: Today, the NYS Department of Health (DOH) announced the launch of the statewide HERO (Health Equity Regional Organization). […]
Expanding Involuntary Commitment Won’t Solve ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s Mental Health Crisis
Alliance Alert: The proposed expansion of involuntary commitment in Governor Hochul’s executive budget is a deeply concerning and ineffective response […]
6th Bi-Annual Summit on Aging, Independence, and Transportation: Submit a Proposal Today!
Alliance Alert: The 6th Bi-Annual Summit on Aging, Independence, and Transportation will be held on March 26th at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott! […]
Alliance Releases Second Look Assessment of Gov Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal
NYS Governor Hochul’s 2025-2026 Executive Budget Proposal: A Second LookJanuary 23, 2025By Luke Sikinyi, Vice President for Public Policy and […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Must Pass Treatment Not Jail Legislation!
Alliance Alert: This Tuesday, an opinion piece written by Ibrahim Ayu highlighted why all ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog must pass the Treatment […]
Attend The Alliance’s February Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Virtual Career Quest Webinar Series Our next installment of the Career Quest Series will be Thursday, February 20th, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This session’s topic is Discovering […]
Still Time to Register for Jan 28, 30, 2025 Supervision Summit: Program is Available
Registration is Still Open! Register Day 1 Register Day 2 2nd Annual PeerTAC 2-Day Virtual Peer Support Supervision Summit: Creating a […]
NYS Seeks Employment First Data Analyst & Employment First Business Relationship Liaison
NYS Seeks Employment First Data Analyst &Employment First Business Relationship LiaisonApplications Due February 4th! Alliance Alert: This comes to us […]
Advocates React to Governor Hochul’s State Budget Proposal
Alliance Alert: Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced her $252 Billion state budget proposal which included provisions to improve affordability, increase housing […]
Alliance Releases Response to Gov Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal: First Look
Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s Response tothe 2025-26 Executive Budget Proposal: First Look Alliance Welcomes Peer Bridger, INSET and Clubhouse […]
Governor Hochul Set to Announce Proposed ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State Budget Today
Alliance Alert: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Governor Kathy Hochul is set to announce her state budget proposal this afternoon. Reports suggest the […]
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Continuing the Fight for Rights and Justice!
Today, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery honors the legacy of Dr. King […]
Hochul Budget Expected to Address Hike Funds for Supportive Housing, Street Outreach Teams; Expand Involuntary Treatment, Offer Free Community College
Alliance Alert: Here’re some predictions about what may be in the Executive Budget Governor Hochul will release next Tuesday. In […]
19th Annual NYC Peer Specialist Conference: Call for Proposals Open!
The NYC Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee is currently accepting workshop proposals for the 19th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer […]
Advocates Respond to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
Alliance Alert: The Alliance joined a group of advocates on the following press release in response to Governor Hochul’s 2025 […]
Sign Up for University of Illinois Study on Enhancing Immune Health!
UIC Is Recruiting for a Research Study on Enhancing Immune Health Do you want to work on habits to enhance […]
Patrick Wildes Named Director of Albany Law School’s Government Law Center!
Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery extends our heartfelt congratulations to Patrick Wildes on his appointment as the […]
Read SAMHSA’s New Issue Brief on Black Youth Suicide Prevention!
Alliance Alert: This month, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a new resource that offers valuable […]
Attend Upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Rallies and Advocacy Days!
Alliance Alert: As Legislative session continues, there will be a number of Criminal Justice reform rallies and advocacy days, including […]
Register for PeerTAC’s 2025 Virtual Supervision Summit! – Meet The Day 1 Round Table Presenters
Alliance Alert: Registration for the 2025 Virtual Peer Support Supervision Summit is now open! This event will offer opportunities for […]
NYS Statewide New Supervisor’s Orientation
Alliance alert: Receiving a promotion to Supervisor can be an exciting experience. However, it can also be fraught with fears […]
Alliance for Rights and Recovery’s Response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
Alliance Alert: In her 2025 State of the State Address yesterday, Governor Hochul outlined her vision for addressing ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s […]
Breaking: Advocates Call for Service Investments, Improved Coordination and Accountability; Reject Involuntary Proposals!
Alliance Alert: As the state gears up for this year’s budget negotiations, the Alliance joins statewide advocates calling for Governor […]
Advocates Push for Community Mental Health Investments Ahead of Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
Alliance Alert: Advocates and lawmakers expect Governor Hochul to announce several mental health initiatives in her yearly State of the […]
Attend Alliance’s January Virtual Career Quest Webinar!
Alliance for Rights and Recovery Welcomes Chief Strategy Officer Shannon Higbee!
On behalf of all of the staff and board members of our Alliance for Rights and Recovery, I am very […]
Advocates Offer Mixed Reactions to Mayor Adams’ Recent Mental Health Proposals
Alliance Alert: The Alliance share’s Mayor Eric Adams’ goal on reducing homelessness in ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog City and welcome his recent […]
BREAKING: Mayor Adams Previews $650M Plan Addressing Homelessness, Mental Health in State of the City Speech
Alliance Alert: Earlier today at his State of The City address, Mayor Adams outlined a $650 million plan aimed at […]
National Leaders Share Concerns for the Mental Health Field in 2025!
Alliance Alert: As we approach the beginning of a new federal administration and the start of many states’ legislative sessions, […]
BREAKING: Jo Anne Simon Appointed to Chair NYS Assembly Mental Health Committee!
Alliance Alert: Today, the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State Assembly and Senate announced their leadership positions and committee chairs for the 2025 […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Nonprofits Struggle to Recover Pre-Pandemic Workforce: State Investment Needed to Sustain Essential Services!
Alliance Alert: A recent report by the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State Comptroller’s Office underscores the vital role nonprofit organizations play in […]
Key Issues to Watch as ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Legislature Returns to Albany
Alliance Alert: The ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State legislative session begins today with a few major issues already beginning to shape the […]
US Department of Justice’s Recent Work to Protect Rights of People with Disabilities
Alliance Alert: Over the last week, The US Department of Justice has made two pivotal announcements around civil rights violations […]
Now Available! New Statewide Certified Peer Specialist Map: 100, 00+ CPS and Counting!
Dr. Judith Cook of the University of Illinois at Chicago and Laysha Ostrow and Matthew Hubbard of Live & Learn […]