ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University is offering free on-line technical assistance to organizations that want […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 2nd Look at Approved House Committee Mental Health Bill
H.R. 2646 Passes Committee: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 2nd Look Here’s an updated summary (and a few corrections) of key provisions of the […]
ALERT Urge Gov Cuomo, Legislature to Sign MOU for Supportive Housing Expansion!
http://www.nynycampaign.org/take-action#/8/ This is the last opportunity to ask the Governor and legislature to sign the Memorandum of understanding (MOU) on […]
View 10am House Markup of Rep. Murphy MH Bill
The US House Committee on Energy and Commerce will be reviewing new amendments to Congressman Tim Murphy’s ‘Helping Families in […]
***SPAM*** Alert: Help Individuals w Minor Past Criminal Justice Involvement to Get an Apt. and a Job!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Currently, individuals who have demonstrated their rehabilitation and job-readiness can never escape their past no matter how long […]
TH: House Committee Approves Heavily Amended Murphy Bill
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced a compromise version of Rep Tim Murphy’s mental […]
A Real World Journey to Value Based Payment: NYS DSRIP Thursday 1pm Webinar
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Chicago’s Medical Home Network and ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog DSRIP are hosting a webinar this Thursday to look at “a […]
Stand with the LGBTQI Community and Demand Gun Control Legislation!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Activists are joining with people of heart from across the world in grieving Sunday’s horrific murders of LGBTQI […]
Earley: Murphy Legislation Has Been Mightily Revised But At What Cost? Watch House Hearing on the Bill Tomorrow at 10am
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Mental health advocate and blogger Pete Earley has been a forceful advocate for criminal justice reform and a […]
Alert: Call Your Senator NOW to Prohbit Sexual Conversion Therapy!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog and a broad coalition of mental health providers and consumer advocacy organizations are calling for the passage […]
TOMORROW: ‘Extend Self-Care Resources to Staff’ NC Webinar
Last Chance to Register for Tomorrow’s National Council for Behavioral Health Webinar! Invest in Wellness: Strategies to Support Your Staff […]
Federal MH Bill Update: House Bill Markup this Week, Senate Bill Struggling
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Here’re some brief updates on how House and Senate mental health legislative proposals are faring. The House The […]
Obama Report Looks at MH Progress, Frank on Parity Progress
The following comes from the White House’s recently released mental health policy progress report on actions taken by the Administration […]
MH Education in Schools Bill Passes Assembly, On to Senate
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The NYS Assembly has passed a bill that calls on school districts to ensure that health education programs […]
GG: Cuomo, Legislators Must Sign Housing MOU This Week!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: With only 4 days and 16 hours to go till the end of this year’s NYS Legislative Session, […]
AP: NY Bill Would Require Mental Health Education In Schools
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Thanks to the tireless efforts of MHANYS’ Glenn Liebman, the mental health education bill that’s been stuck in […]
Study Confirms that Media Coverage Linking Violence, MH Conditions is on the Rise
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Johns Hopkins researchers have released study findings confirming that unfounded medial linkages between violent acts and mental health […]
Today: “Peers Educating Peers on the ACA” Noon EDT Webinar
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TU: Cuomo Releases Recommendations To Combat Heroin, Opioid Abuse
Cuomo Releases Recommendations To Combat Heroin, Opioid Abuse ByClaire HughesAlbany Times Union June 9, 2016 ALBANY — The Governor’s Heroin […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog: What Do the Changes to the IMD Exclusion Mean?
What Do the Newly Proposed Changes to the IMD Exclusion Mean? ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Brief June 10, 2016 Embedded within the Social […]
NYC MCTAC Training on Adult BH HCBS Plan of Care & Expedited Workflow Training
New MCTAC In-Person Training Offering: Adult BH HCBS Plan of Care & Expedited Workflow Training Register now for an in […]
TH: House Panel Moving Ahead With Long-Delayed Mental Health Bill
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The piece below mirrors what we’ve reported over the last few weeks that proposed changes to HIPAA, restrictions […]
Tomorrow: Barrier, Supports to Employment for State VR Clients Webinar from Mathematica
CSDP Forum: Barriers and Supports to Employment for State Vocational Rehabilitation Clients Individuals with a disability are less likely to […]
Survey Seeks Respondents to Understand the Process of Coming off of Psychiatric Medications
This week Live & Learn launched a research study on the experience of people labeled with mental disorders who have […]
Apply by July 6 for SAMHSA Recognition of Excellence in Wellness
  June 8, 2016  SAMHSA’s Program to Achieve Wellness Announces the 2016 Recognition of Excellence in Wellness Apply […]
***SPAM*** Don’t Miss June 14 Consumer Webinar: Understanding Changes to Medicaid Behavioral Healthcare in NY
Consumer Webinar Understanding Changes to Medicaid Behavioral Health Care in ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 1:00PM Medicaid mental […]
NCR: There Is Hope For Survivors To Heal
There Is Hope For Survivors To Heal Mary Gail Frawley-O’Dea National Catholic Reporter May. 23, 2016 Editor’s note: This is […]
JR: How Judges Try To Address Racial Disparities In The Criminal Court Process
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following comes from recovery and rights advocate and presider over the nation’s first mental health court, Judge […]
TU: NY ‘Raise the Age’ Advocates to ‘Sleep-in’ till Session’s End
‘Raise The Age’ Advocates Plan ‘Sleep-In’ Push On To Change Age Of Responsibility From 16 To 18 By Michaela Kilgallen […]
Albany Forum Announcement- NYS Consumer Forums to Inform Medicaid Recipients about New Behavioral Healthcare Benefits
Ben Rosen Director of Public Information ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State Office of Mental Health 518-474-6540 benjamin.rosen@omh.ny.gov June 06, 2016 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog […]
AP: Police Dep’ts, DOJ Award Police De-escalation Tactics
Police Departments Begin To Reward Restraint TacticsBy Errin Haines Whack Associated Press May 31, 2016 PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A few […]
‘Changing the Conversation’ Podcasts Look at Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, Homelessness
Recent ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Executive Seminar keynoter Jeff Olivet is an activist, writer and CEO of Center for Social Innovation, a Boston […]
Apply to Participate in NC Initiative Integrating Health Promotion and Weight Loss
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following comes from the National Council for Behavioral Health. Selected organizations can receive support in implementing InSHAPE®, […]
House Leadership Offers a New Version of MH Legislation
Action continues on federal mental health legislation in the House. Last Friday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee circulated a […]
TH: Lawmakers Consider Adding MH Bill to Opioid Package
Lawmakers Consider Adding Mental Health Bill to Opioid Conference By Peter Sullivan The Hill June 2, 2016 Lawmakers are considering […]
Apply for Inclusion in NMHCSHC’s Consumer-Driven Services Directory
Consumer-Driven Services Directory National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse Key Update, May 2016 The Clearinghouse welcomes all programs in which […]
Noon Today: Recovery-Oriented Crisis Response SAMHSA Webinar
BRSS TACS First Friday Will Cover Recovery-Oriented Crisis Response On June 3, 2016, at 12 p.m. ET, BRSS TACS (Bringing […]
CHP: Supportive Housing Pilot Cuts ER Use by 72% for Formerly Homeless Seniors
Supportive Housing Pilot Slashes ED Use Crain’s Health Pulse June 3, 2016 A supportive-housing nonprofit found that when elderly residents […]
C&S: ‘Raise the Age’ Remains on NY’s Back Burner
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State may remain one of 2 states in the nation to try those under 18 as […]
NYS to Push Back Timelines for Children’s Managed Care Transition Update
The State interagency partners from DOH, OCFS, OMH and OASAS are meeting with the Children’s Health and Behavioral Health MRT […]
NYS Launches Phase 1 of $10.4b Homelessness Action Plan
For Immediate Release: 6/2/2016 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO Â NEW YORK STATE LAUNCHES PHASE ONE OF UNPRECEDENTED $10.4 BILLION HOMELESSNESS […]
NYS New Regulation and Bill Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued new regulations banning gender identity conversion therapy for children and youth in […]
Invasion or Innovation: Peers in the Workforce; June 28 DTW Webinar
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The webinar below that will look at factors promoting or jeopardizing the integrity of true peer support is […]
MIA: Study Finds Racial Differences in Psychiatric Diagnosis, Treatment
Study Finds Racial Differences in Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment Mad in America May 24, 2016 According to a recent study […]
Bazelon, UMass: Policies that Promote Employment for People with MH Conditions
Bazelon, UMass Medical School Highlight Opportunities to Promote Employment for People with Psychiatric Disabilities May 24, 2016 A new brief […]
Only 2 Weeks Left to Submit ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Conference Presentation Proposal!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Based on what we’ve received thus far, we know that this year’s program for our ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Conference […]
USAT: Decade Old Suppresed Report Warned of Prison/BH Crisis
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following comes courtesy of ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog intern David Martino, who writes that “as we fight to address the […]
Please Attend June 1-July 6 Regional Consumer Forums on Medicaid Managed Care HARP Plans
NYSCMHD/NYS to Hold June 1-July 6 Regional Consumer Forums on Medicaid Managed Care HARP Plans Please open the PDF and […]
Don’t Miss May 31 Peer Support with Vets Webinar!
 Click Here to Register There’s Still Time to Register for the May 31st Presentation in the Popular Peer Specialists […]
Developing & Implementing Policies & Procedures for Peer-Run Organizations: June 15 Peerlink Webinar
Upcoming SAMHSA Peerlink National Technical Assistance Center Webinar Developing & Implementing Policies & Procedures: Building the Foundation for Your Peer-Run […]
Using the Cultural Formulation Interview to Support Recovery: June 21 RTP Webinar
Using the Cultural Formulation Interview to Support Recovery SAMHSA Recovery to Practice Webinar When:Tuesday, June 21 from 1:00 p.m. ET- […]
CCW: It’s Not Trauma Informed if Not Informed by Trauma Survivors
Survivor-Led Advocacy Initiatives Christine Cissy White 5/21/168:56 AM It’s not trauma-informed if it’s not informed by trauma survivors . I […]
MURPHY, CASSIDY TO HOST SENATE MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2016 CONTACT Laura Maloney (Murphy) 202-228-1056 John Cummins (Cassidy) 202-224-5824 TOMORROW: MURPHY, CASSIDY TO HOST […]
ALERT: Urge Cuomo, Legislature to Sign MOU to Create 6, 000 New Supportive Housing Units Today!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Our Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing needs your help to press Governor Cuomo and the Legislature to firm commitment […]
NYC Mental Health Workforce Summit Meet Today to Develop Plan for Expanding, Strengthening the Workforce
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray is convening a Mental Health Workforce Summit this morning at City University to […]
FUSA: 50 State Map on Suspension vs. Termination of Medicaid Benefits while in Jail/Prison
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following comes to us courtesy of Ron Manderscheid who writes “please check out this recently updated 50-state […]
House MH Bill Scaled Back, Watch Senate MH Summit Tomorrow
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: In an effort to reach consensus within the House, several measures that were originally proposed by Rep. Tim […]
OMH: Join HARP/HCBS Regional Planning Consortium Events Outside NYC
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Please spread the word to ensure that consumers get the opportunity to get answers to their questions about […]
Tweet Gov Cuomo to Reach Deal w Legislature to Release $2b in New Supportive Housing Beds!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following comes from Maclain Berhaupt of the Supportive Housing Network of NY detailing our need to press […]
TH: Times Runs Short on House GOP Mental Health Bill
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: It appears that the House Republican leadership is looking to scale down or back away from some of […]
NYT: Opioid Prescriptions Rates Drop, Fatal Overdoses Rise
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Data is showing a drop in the number of opioid prescriptions, partly due to increased public attention, tighter […]
NYT: NYC First Lady Enlists Houses of Worship in Mental Health Education and Outreach
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: As part of yet another strategy to help advance education and acceptance around mental health issues, First Lady […]
PT: Albany DSRIP Initiative Also Focuses on Avoidable Drug-related Reincarcerations
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: NY’s Medicaid Redesign program seeks to prevent avoidable inpatient readmissions with the use of enhanced care management and […]
RTC Presentations on Youth Employment, Education Now Available
Now Available Online: RTC Presentations from 2016 Tampa Conference! May 19, 2016 Transitions RTC Updates Transitions RTC Presentations: Child, Adolescent, […]
‘Ensuring Stakeholder and Family Engagement’ June 13 SAMHSA Webinar
*********************************************************************** A webinar sponsored by SAMHSA and presented by the National Council for Behavioral Health,National Federation of Families for Children’s […]
KCUR’s ‘Reframing Perceptions Of Psychosis’ Promotes ‘Healing Voices’ Documentary
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following radio interview with the maker and co-producer of the highly acclaimed new documentary ‘Healing Voices’, P.J. […]
Youth Peer Support Working to Reduce Self-Injury
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following comes to us courtesy of new ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog intern David Martino. Peer support in Western ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog […]
May 24 Webinar presents SAMHSA’s Program to Achieve Wellness
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Don’t miss this webinar introducing SAMHSA’s new Program to Achieve Wellness, an initiative overseen by Policy Research Associates […]
KTB: Youth Peer Support Working to Reduce Self-Injury
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The following comes to us courtesy of new ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog intern David Martino. Peer support in Western ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog […]
Study: Spending on MH Conditions Tops All Other Conditions
According to a new study reported in Health Affairs, the cost of caring for people with mental health conditions topped […]
Rest of State Adult Behavioral Health Managed Care Consumer Forums
Dear Health Home Community, The NYS Department of Health (DOH), Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcoholism and Substance […]
Registration Now Open for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 34th Annual Conference!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Registration is now open for this year’s ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Annual Conference! Don’t miss another extraordinary lineup of national and […]