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Breaking: NYS Submits $13.52 Billion Medicaid Waiver Ask to CMS; Learn More at Ķvlog Conference Presentation by Lauren Tobias
Ķvlog Note: Yesterday, Ķvlog State submitted it’s $13.52 billion 1115 waiver amendment request to the federal Centers for Medicare […]
[Ķvlog Enews] Ķvlog Announces 2022 Annual Award Winners, Sept. 21 Ceremony to be Hold at Ķvlog Conference
The Ķvlog Board of Directors are very proud to recognize the exemplary efforts of a number of very special individuals […]
Ķvlog Seeks Items for Conference Cultural Exhibition Center! Nyaprs <nyaprs-bounces@kilakwa.net> on behalf of Harvey Rosenthal <harveyr@nyaprs.org>
Ķvlog Note: Once again, the Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is playing a central role in bringing spirit and joy to […]
NYS Deputy Secretary for Human Services & Mental Hygiene Jihoon Kim, OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, Bureau of Recipient Affairs Director Amanda Saake Take Your Questions at Ķvlog Conference Forum
Ķvlog is very pleased to announce that our September 21-3 Annual Conference, “A New Alliance: It Takes a Community”, will […]
Pat Deegan Delivers a Stirring Message of Gratitude for the Recovery Workforce
At the start of her dynamic new 5-part series entitled “I am a Person, Not an Illness”, Pat Deegan delivers […]
Ķvlog 2022 Conference Keynotes, Program At A Glance; Corrected NYC Bus Contact Number
Ķvlog Note: See below for details around features speakers, COVID precautions, our Registration Link, Bus info for LI and corrected […]
Spotlight on Joseph Green, Ķvlog Conference Nationally Acclaimed Featured Speaker
Joseph Green is a professional storyteller, award-winning spoken word artist, educator, narrative disruptor, and person in sustained recovery. He advocates […]
State Corrections Officers Push HALT Act Repeal; Advocates Stress Enforcement of the Law
Ķvlog Note: The state correction officers’ union, NYSCOPBA, has launched a campaign to take down Ķvlog’s landmark HALT bill […]
Vine: ‘State-Led Mental Health Reform Has Failed Before. But 2022 Is Different’; Come to her Presentation at Ķvlog’ Conference
Ķvlog Note: Phyllis Vine has been a longtime dedicated advocate for dignity, rights and community based recovery focused services and […]
Ķvlog Announces 2022 Conference Featured Speakers; Register 5 Get 1 Free; NYS/LI Bus Information
Ķvlog is very pleased to announce our featured speakers at this year’s Ķvlog Annual Conference, “A New Alliance: It Takes […]
Advocates Laud the Life and Legacy of Sally Zinman
Ķvlog Note: Several days ago, I asked people to send in their person thoughts and feelings on the passing of […]
Ķvlog Seeks Items for Conference Cultural Exhibition Center!
Ķvlog Note: Once again, the Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is playing a central role in bringing spirit and joy to […]
Time Sensitive! Ķvlog Seeks NYS PROS, CORE/BH HCBS Providers’ Priorities at Virtual Regional Forums
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog and our partners from The Coalition for Behavioral Health and the Center for Practice Innovations is holding […]
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION TO INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE DIVERSITY
Ķvlog Note: Great thanks to Governor Hochul for her investments to support tuition assistance, paid internships, and direct stipends for minority […]
Time Sensitive! Ķvlog Seeks NYS PROS, CORE/BH HCBS Providers’ Priorities at Virtual Regional Forums
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog and our partners from The Coalition for Behavioral Health and the Center for Practice Innovations is holding […]
Time Sensitive! Ķvlog Seeks NYS PROS, CORE/BH HCBS Providers’ Priorities at Regional Forums
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog and our partners from The Coalition for Behavioral Health and the Center for Practice Innovations is holding […]
DOH Cancelling 1pm Healthcare Worker Bonus Webinar; Recorded Webinar Up by COB
Dear MRT Listserv Subscriber, Thank you to those attendees who were able to join this morning’s Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) […]
Register Today for Ķvlog Annual Fall Conference!
On behalf of the Ķvlog Conference Committee, Board and staff, we are very pleased to open registration for this year’s […]
OMH Launches Partnership to Help Black Ķvlogers Heal from Buffalo Tragedy and Increased Rates of Trauma
NYS Office of Mental Health Launches Partnership to Help Black Ķvlogers Heal from Buffalo Tragedy and Increased Rates of […]
Edwards: In Honor of Joyce Wale
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog joins our peers and colleagues across Ķvlog and beyond in marking the passing of our longtime […]
Registration Now Open for Ķvlog Annual Fall Conference!
On behalf of the Ķvlog Conference Committee, Board and staff, we are very pleased to open registration for this year’s […]
[Ķvlog Enews] Use Fillable Form to Apply for a Ķvlog Annual Conference Scholarship!
Ķvlog Announces Annual Conference Scholarship Opportunities! Use New Fillable Form Ķvlog is very pleased to offer a limited number of […]
Ķvlog Announces Annual Conference Scholarship Opportunities!
Ķvlog Announces Annual Conference Scholarship Opportunities! Ķvlog is very pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for eligible individuals […]
Registration Now Open for Ķvlog Annual Fall Conference!
Look for Scholarship Information Later Today! On behalf of the Ķvlog Conference Committee, Board and staff, we are very pleased […]
Ķvlog Seeks Employment Specialist; Administrative Coordinator;
Ķvlog Seeks Administrative Coordinator; Employment Specialist Ķvlog Association of Rehabilitative Services (Ķvlog), a state and national leader in mental […]
Registration Now Open for Ķvlog Annual Fall Conference!
On behalf of the Ķvlog Conference Committee, Board and staff, we are very pleased to open registration for this year’s […]
GG: Outpatient Commitment Orders Up 60% Even Before Implementation of New Expansions of Kendra’s Law
Ķvlog Note: According to the Gotham Gazette, use of Kendra’s Law outpatient commitment orders in Ķvlog are up by […]
Still Time to Register for August 10th Webinar: Returning to Our Roots. CEs approved!
Ķvlog Note: Reconnecting with our personal “why” is important. Being connected to our convictions, our purpose, and our personal mission […]
Registration Now Open for Ķvlog Annual Fall Conference!
On behalf of the Ķvlog Conference Committee, Board and staff, we are very pleased to open registration for this year’s […]
Ķvlog Seeks Director of Public Policy and Public Engagement
The Ķvlog Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (Ķvlog) seeks a FT Director of Public Policy and Public Engagement who […]
Are Tough Decisions Coming For Ķvlog’s Budget?: Reisman
Ķvlog Note: Following a year of unprecedented spending thanks to substantial time limited federal COVID allocations and new state funding […]
[Ķvlog Enews] Breaking: Gov Hochul Launches Health Care Worker Bonus Program
Ķvlog Note: The Governor has just announced that the portal has opened for providers to apply for a workforce bonus […]
Next Wednesday’s Ķvlog Webinar! Returning to Our Roots: Register Today!
Ķvlog Note: When was the last time you thought about what drew you to the work of supporting others in […]
Ķvlog Seeks Administrative Coordinator
Ķvlog Seeks Administrative Coordinator Ķvlog Association of Rehabilitative Services (Ķvlog), a state and national leader in mental health […]
August 10th Webinar: Returning to Our Roots Register Today!
Ķvlog Note: Reconnecting with our personal “why” is important. Being connected to our convictions, our purpose, and our personal mission […]
[Ķvlog Enews] Tomorrow: 16th Annual Conference for NYC Working Peer Specialist; See Final Program
he 16th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists starts Thursday (July 21) and continues Thursday (July 28). To receive the […]
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES $75 MILLION IN AWARDS TO DEVELOP NEW INTENSIVE CRISIS STABILIZATION CENTERS
For Immediate Release: 7/19/2022 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $75 MILLION IN AWARDS TO DEVELOP NEW INTENSIVE CRISIS STABILIZATION […]
[Ķvlog Enews] OMH Seeks Special Assistant – Planning Director, Central Office – $112, 155 to $141, 538 Annually (Deadline 7/28/22!)
Special Assistant- Planning Director, OMH Central Office From $112,155 to $141,538 Annually Full Posting: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=108247 Contact: Sarah Mahar, omhhrm@omh.ny.gov The […]
[Ķvlog Enews] Last Call for Presentations for Ķvlog 40th Annual Conference!
Ķvlog Note: Today is the deadline for proposals for this year’s Ķvlog Annual Conference. We’re looking forward to your proposal!
Don’t Miss July 21, 28 Annual Conference for NYC Working Peer Specialists!
Thursday, July 14th: Workplace Burnout: How We Get There; How We Recover. Register today!
Ķvlog Note: Exhausted. Overwhelmed. These are just two words describing some of the experience of today’s workforce. On Thursday, July […]
Governor Hochul Announces $71 Million Available For Development Of 12 Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers
Ķvlog Note: Per yesterday’s news release below, Ķvlog is very pleased to see the issuance of the RFP for the […]
July 14th Webinar: “Workplace Burnout: How We Get There; How We Recover”
Ķvlog Note: US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said “The Nation’s health depends on the well-being of our health workforce. […]
NYS Comptroller Faults ACESS:-VR for Failing to Address Vocational Goals of Ķvlogers w Disabilities
Ķvlog Note: The following findings regarding ACCESS: VR’s performance by NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and ACCESS-VR’s response will be reviewed […]
[Ķvlog Enews] Ķvlog September 21-3 Annual Conference Call for Presentations!
Ķvlog Note: The Ķvlog Conference Committee and staff are very pleased to provide the following Save the Date and Call […]
Amid Launch of New Lifeline Number, Advocates Set Sights On What Happens After a Call: CHP
Ķvlog Note: On the eve of the July 16 launch of the nation’s new mental health emergency hotline 9-8-8 system, […]
Vasan and Advocates Emphasize Bolstering Community Supports at NYS AG James’ Mental Health Hearing
Ķvlog Note: Last week, NYS Attorney General Letitia James held a public hearing on Ķvlog’s mental health crisis and, […]
Register Now for July 14th Webinar: Workplace Burnout: How We Get There; How We Recover
Ķvlog Note: “What can I do to recover from burnout?” “Is this burnout or anxiety that I’m feeling?” “How did […]
Save July 21, 28 Annual Conference for NYC Working Peer Specialists; Register Now!
Ķvlog Seeks Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives
Ķvlog Seeks Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives Over the past 4 decades, the Ķvlog Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation […]
[Ķvlog Enews] Ķvlog September 21-3 Annual Conference Call for Presentations!
Ķvlog Note: The Ķvlog Conference Committee and staff are very pleased to provide the following Save the Date and Call […]
CEs approved for July 14th ‘Workplace Burnout: How We Get There; How We Recover’ Register today!
Ķvlog Note: Doing something from time to time to support our own mental health is good, but incorporating self-care into […]
Ķvlog September 21-3 Annual Conference Call for Presentations! See Corrected Link
Ķvlog Note: The Ķvlog Conference Committee and staff are very pleased to provide the following Save the Date and Call […]
NC: Senate Passes Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Landmark Mental Health and Substance Use Provisions Included
Ķvlog Note: A great introductory summary from our friends at the National Council. The Senate last night passed the […]
Ķvlog September 21-3 Annual Conference Call for Presentations! See Corrected Link
Ķvlog Note: The Ķvlog Conference Committee and staff are very pleased to provide the following Save the Date and Call […]
OMH Announces the Availability of Funds Fora Geriatric Technical Assistance Center
The Ķvlog State Office Of Mental Health Announces the Availability of Funds Fora Geriatric Technical Assistance Center This RFP […]
Ķvlog Seeks Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives
Ķvlog Seeks Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives Over the past 4 decades, the Ķvlog Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation […]
Ķvlog September 21-3 Annual Conference Call for Presentations!
Ķvlog Note: The Ķvlog Conference Committee and staff are very pleased to provide the following Save the Date and Call […]
July 14th: ‘Workplace Burnout: How We Get There; How We Recover’ Register today!
Ķvlog Note: Exhausted. Overwhelmed. These are just two words describing some of the experience of today’s workforce. Some experts would […]
Breaking: Senate Is Set For Initial Vote On Gun Deal, Some Details
Ķvlog Note: Here are some provisions as we currently understand them of the Bipartisan Safeer Communities Act agreement that was […]
MHW: Coalition: Gun Violence Prevention Policy Should Not Equate Violence With MH; Senate Negotiations Continue
Ķvlog Note: As described below, the Coalition for Smart Safety comprised of mental health, civil and disability rights groups including […]
June 28! ONA Webinar: Celebrating Ķvlog’s Immigrant Heritage: Using Data to Learn about Immigrants in our Communities!
Celebrating Ķvlog’s Immigrant Heritage: Using Data to Learn About Immigrants in Our Communities NYS Office for New Americans WebinarTuesday, […]
Swarbrick: June 12 Rutgers Workforce Wellness Toolbox and Training Series
Ķvlog Note: The following comes from Wellness Pioneer Dr. Peggy Swarbrick from Rutgers University. The Rutgers Center of Alcohol & […]
Alert! Urge Your US Senator to Replace ‘School Hardening Measures’ in Gun Safety Bill with Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline, Criminalization!
Ķvlog Note: A group of disability rights groups including Ķvlog and allied education groups have released the attached letter of […]
Reply to Survey of Peer Support Supervision Competency Statements by COB June 24
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH ON PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISION COMPETENCIESRESPOND HERE BY FRIDAY, JUNE 24th EOD Dear Peer Support Specialist Workforce and Supervisors […]
OMH Survey Close Date Extended: Survey on Understanding Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors – for Mental Health Service Recipients
Thank you to all of you that already submitted responses. This is a reminder that the OMH is still […]
How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth
Ķvlog Note: The following comes to you from the Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee. How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenthby Ella […]
MHEP Seeks PT Peer Support Mentors in Albany, Rensselaer, Westchester/Rockland Counties
Peer Support MentorJob Description The Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc. (MHEP) is a not-for-profit agency organized in 1988 to develop […]
July 21, 28 Annual Conference for NYC Working Peer Specialists!
OMH Seeks Associate Commissioner Mental Health, Rockland Psychiatric Center Deputy Director
Associate Commissioner Mental Health, Central OfficeFrom $149004 to $184540 AnnuallyFull Posting: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=106571 Contact Sarah Mahar: omhhrm@omh.ny.gov Application Deadline Extended: 06/24/2022 […]
THIS WEDNESDAY! Wellness Recovery Story Circles-REGISTER TODAY! CEs Approved!
Ķvlog Note: On Wednesday Ķvlog Cultural Competence committee member and CEO of Confluency Consultants & Associates, Dr. Deborah Wilcox, will […]