ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog: The legislature and the executive have reportedly reached a deal on bail reforms and will quickly move on to […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
We Need 8.5: Email Your Lawmakers Today!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We have recently been told the legislature plans on extending the budget deadline to this Thursday, April 20th. […]
BREAKING: Hear Details about the First Peer Crisis Multi-Program One Stop in Nation at ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Executive Seminar: Still Time to Register; CEUs Available!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: TOMORROW at 9am is the kickoff for the first day of ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’ April 18-19 Annual Executive seminar, entitled […]
Deal On Bail, Budget Agreement in Sight
From the Alliance: The legislature and the executive have reportedly reached a deal on bail reforms and will quickly move […]
Tell Lawmakers to Support Daniel’s Law!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Our continued advocacy for Daniel’s Law is critical as we begin what may be the last week of […]
Bring Clubhouses Back to Buffalo!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We continue to push for more community alternatives to hospitalization for every region throughout the state. This includes […]
TODAY: Tell Lawmakers to Support Daniel’s Law Pilot!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The killing of Kawaski Trawick was yet another tragic example of how horribly inappropriate sending police as first […]
College for Behavioral Health’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Seminar Panel on Whole Person Care, Equity Grounded Leadership at NEXT WEEK’S ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar! CEUs Available
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Only one week away for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and Investments that Promote […]
TODAY! Tell Your Representatives We NEED The 8.5% COLA
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: NYS budget negotiations have centered on bail reforms, but there are reports the legislature and executive are close […]
Call to Action: Support Mental Health Workforce Funding and Community Support
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We must continue to push for an 8.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for the behavioral health workforce. Every […]
Lawsuit Filed for HALT Act Violations
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We have been very upset to see the resistance to properly implementing the HALT Act. The ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog […]
Learn the Latest Advances in Clubhouse and Peer Services! Register for NEXT WEEK’S ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar! CEUs Available
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Only one week away for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and Investments that Promote […]
Kirsten Vincent Respite & Recovery Center Celebrates Next Week’s Opening: ‘A One Stop Shop for People’ in Crisis
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: History will be made tomorrow with the ribbon cutting and opening of the Kirsten Vincent Respite and Recovery […]
Still Time to Register for NEXT WEEK’S ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Only one week away for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and Investments that Promote […]
Daniel’s Law Pilot Must Pass This Year!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Legislators are set to vote on a second extension to push the deadline for the state budget to […]
2nd NYS Budget Extension Expected Today
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The legislature is expected to announce a second extension to for the state budget deadline before the end […]
CEUs Available at ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog April 18-19 Annual Executive Seminar: Register Today!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to offer CEUs CEs for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC and CPRP for participation at […]
Could Innovative Model in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt Bolster Region’s Mental Health Services?
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We are very excited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Kirsten Vincent Respite & Recovery Center […]
Embracing Differences – IMM23 Call for Abstract Submissions
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The 2023 In My Mind (IMM23) Conference has begun taking in abstract submissions for the October conference. Please […]
Mental Health Emergencies Deserve Compassion, Not Criminalization
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The extended budget deadline allows for more time to push for changes to the behavioral health service system. […]
CEUs Available at ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog April 18-19 Annual Executive Seminar: Register Today!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to offer CEUs CEs for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC and CPRP for participation at […]
Hochul Doesn’t Rule Out a Second Budget Extension
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The state budget talks look poised to go on beyond the extended deadline of April 10th. While a […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Releases Program Descriptions for our April 18-19 Annual Executive Seminar: Register Today!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to provide program descriptions for our upcoming Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New […]
NY Caregivers Looking for Wage Hike in Budget
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We must continue to push the legislature and executive to enact an 8.5% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) for the behavioral […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Releases Program Descriptions for our April 18-19 Annual Executive Seminar: Register Today!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to provide program descriptions for our upcoming Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends […]
Where Does Daniel’s Law Stand?
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: NY state desperately needs a non-police behavioral crisis response system. The recent shooting of Raul de la Cruz […]
Correction: NYS Advocates Push for Increased Workforce Investments
*The link to the email campaign has been updated to the correct page. ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog and other advocates continue […]
NYS Advocates Push for Increased Workforce Investments
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog and other advocates continue to call for the 8.5% COLA to be enacted with this year’s final […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED TODAY! Support Individuals with Mental Health / Substance Use Conditions
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The Governor’s extension of the budget deadline to April 10th gives us more time to advocate for Daniel’s […]
Act Now! Support Mental Health Workforce Funding and Community Support
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Given Governor Hochul’s budget extension to April 10, we have another 7 days to advocate for one of […]
Breaking: Gov Hochul Extends Budget Authorization to April 10
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Due to a number of unresolved issues among the legislature and the Hochul Administration, the Governor has extended […]
Mohawk Valley OMH Community Engagement Session Announced
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: OMH continues to host Community Engagement Sessions around the state. They will be in Mohawk Valley this evening […]
The ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State budget must invest in the workforce serving our most vulnerable populations
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The delay in the state budget negotiations offers us more time to advocate for our number one ask […]
Highlighting Women Leaders of Color: Teena Brooks
As March and Women’s History Month come to an end, we’d like to highlight one more woman leader of color […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog April Executive Seminar to Feature Details of the Spring 2023 Leadership Institute!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is pleased to announce that details about our 2023 Leadership Institute will be featured at our April […]
Only 2+ Weeks Away! Till ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Executive Seminar: Register Today!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog News: We’re only a bit more than 2 weeks out until this year’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: […]
URGENT ACTION NEEDED TODAY! Support Individuals with Mental Health / Substance Use Conditions
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The inclusion of Daniels Law, which will create non police response units for behavioral health crises, is still […]
The Latest in Clubhouse, Peer Public and for-Profit Peer Innovations! Register for the April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog News: In just 3 weeks, this year’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar will be taking a closer look at the […]
Highlighting Women Leaders of Color: LaVerne Miller
As we continue to highlight women leaders of color in mental health and peer movements, we are happy to share […]
Urging Legislative Support for the Qualified Mental Health Associate Credential
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog supports Governor Hochul’s proposal to create the Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) credential through the Office of […]
Unpack NYS Budget Deal with Top State Agency Leaders: Register for the April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog News: In just 3 weeks, this year’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar will look at ‘What’s Next’ in emerging state […]
ACT TODAY: Support Mental Health Workforce Funding and Community Services
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog and other advocates continue to push for an 8.5% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) as the legislature and executive enter […]
Register for the CORE Virtual Regional Learning Sessions!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Calling all CORE providers! Register today for a CORE Virtual Learning Session in your region. These sessions will […]
March 31st: Free Mental Health in Communities of Color Symposium in Albany, NY
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The Mental Health in Communities of Color free, in-person symposium is happening this Friday, March 31st! Hosted at […]
Breaking: SAMHSA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Model National Peer Specialist Standards
Public Comment Requested on Draft Model National Peer Specialist Standards Comments are being sought on a draft set of National […]
Only 3 Weeks Till ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Executive Seminar: Register Today!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog News: In just 3 weeks, this year’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar will look at ‘What’s Next?’, as regards a […]
NYS Budget Deal Likely to Go into Next Week
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: A number of legislators and advocates are predicting that a NYS budget deal will go past the traditional […]
Register Today for the April 18-19 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Executive Seminar: See Full Program Lineup!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog News: In just 3 weeks, this year’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar will look at ‘What’s Next’ in terms of […]
ACEs Awareness Day Announcement
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is happy to announce the upcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness Day in Albany on April 24th. As New […]
A Message from OMH Commissioner Sullivan on National Nutrition Month
From the NYS Office of Mental Health March is National Nutrition March, a time to focus on the importance of […]
Health care groups push NY to fix payment rate disparities for behavioral health providers
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The lack of parity between commercial insurance and Medicaid affects those who use services as well as the […]
Register Today for the April 18-19 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Executive Seminar: See Full Program Lineup!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog News: This year’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Executive Seminar will look at ‘What’s Next’ in terms of emerging ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog and […]
WE NEED YOU: Send letters of support to legislators to Pass Daniel’s Law this year!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: While the Senate approved $10 million dollars for a Daniel’s Law pilot program, the assembly did not include […]
Today! Daniel’s Law Action, Freedom Friday: Legislator Outreach & Reflection
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The Daniels Law week of action concludes with the Freedom Friday: Community Outreach and Phone Banking session online […]
Highlighting Women Leaders of Color: Helen “Skip” Skipper
As we continue to highlight women leaders of color in mental health and peer movements, we are happy to share […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Release ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Executive Seminar Speaker Lineup!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to share more details about our upcoming April 18-19 Executive Seminar and the extraordinary […]
Daniel’s Law Week of Action Continues with State Vigils on the Anniversary of Daniel Prude’s Killing
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We are still fighting for the passage of Daniel’s Law to establish non-police crisis response teams so that […]
Highlighting Women Leaders of Color: Taina Laing
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’ Cultural Competence Committee is happy to share a wonderful project from the Wildflower Alliance highlighting often overlooked leaders within […]
Clean Slate Act advances in ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Senate
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We are happy to see the NYS Senate’s continued support for passage of the Clean Slate Act, which […]
Violations of NY’s solitary confinement rules remain a year after law changed
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog continues to monitor the implementation of the HALT Act. We are appalled by the blatant violations of […]
LAST CALL- WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR 8.5% COLA
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: CALL TODAY! We need everyone to call the Legislature and Governor to let them know we must have […]
Urge the NYS Assembly to Increase Access to Care by Ensuring Mental Health Parity!
Governor Hochul’s Proposed Behavioral Health Insurance ReformsThe proposed changes would expand several provisions of insurance coverage of behavioral health services […]
Urge the NYS Assembly to Increase Access to Care by Ensuring Mental Health Parity!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: We were pleased to see Governor Hochul pay special attention to the issue of mental health parity for […]
Registration is Open for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog April 18-19 Executive Seminar; See At a Glance Schedule Below!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
April 2023 NYC DOHMH Behavioral Health Parity Trainings
The Division of Mental Hygiene within the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is offering free virtual trainings […]
See OMH’s Latest Presentation on the Budget, Attend Local Stakeholder Sesssionss!
Good morning all, Attached please find the presentation that OMH is using at the various statewide stakeholder input sessions. See […]
Registration is Open for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog April 18-19 Executive Seminar; See At a Glance Schedule Below!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
April 2023 NYC DOHMH Behavioral Health Parity Trainings
The Division of Mental Hygiene within the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is offering free virtual trainings […]
See OMH’s Latest Presentation on the Budget, Attend Local Stakeholder Sesssionss!
Good morning all, Attached please find the presentation that OMH is using at the various statewide stakeholder input sessions. See […]
Registration is Open for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]
Breaking: New locations to Give Your Input at OMH Community Engagement Sessions!
New locations announced – Register in advance! The Office of Mental Health (OMH) community engagement sessions are off to a […]
Registration is Open for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog April 18-19 Executive Seminar!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is very pleased to open registration for this year’s Annual Executive Seminar, “What’s Next: New Trends and […]