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June 23: An Organizational Diversity Survey Primer Webinar from CCSI
OMH/OASAS’ New Design will Move some HCBS Services to CORE Design; Others will Operate under Traditional HCBS Rules
Ķvlog Note: OMH and OASAS have reached an agreement with CMS (the federal Medicaid agency) to transition some but not […]
June 30: Crisis Response: Peer Leadership to Develop Community Solutions Webinar from CBHL
June 23: An Organizational Diversity Survey Primer Webinar from CCSI
OMH/OASAS’ New Design will Move some HCBS Services to CORE Design; Others will Operate under Traditional HCBS Rules
Ķvlog Note: OMH and OASAS have reached an agreement with CMS (the federal Medicaid agency) to transition some but not […]
New! Wellness Worksheet from the Wellness Institute
Here’s a very handy personalized way to apply the 8 Dimensions of Wellness from its creator Dr. Peggy Swarbrick. See […]
New! Wellness Worksheet from the Wellness Institute
Here’s a very handy personalized way to apply the 8 Dimensions of Wellness from its creator Dr. Peggy Swarbrick. See […]
Please Mark June 19 for the Celebration of Juneteenth 2021!
Please Mark June 19 for the Celebration of Juneteenth 2021!
Last Chance: Urge Your NYS Assembly Member to Pass 9-8-8 Legislation Today!
Last Chance: Urge Your NYS Assembly Member to Pass 9-8-8 Legislation Today!
Alert: Urge Your NYS Legislator to Support Real Parole Reform; Clean Slate Legislation Due to Pass
Ķvlog Note: Earlier this year mental health advocates joined criminal justice reform advocates to win passage of the landmark Humane […]
Two HHS Nominees Have Fairly Easy Time at Senate Hearing
Ķvlog Note: Per the piece below, “two of President Biden’s nominees for positions within the Department of Health and Human […]
Alert: Urge Your NYS Legislator to Support Real Parole Reform; Clean Slate Legislation Due to Pass
Ķvlog Note: Earlier this year mental health advocates joined criminal justice reform advocates to win passage of the landmark Humane […]
Two HHS Nominees Have Fairly Easy Time at Senate Hearing
Ķvlog Note: Per the piece below, “two of President Biden’s nominees for positions within the Department of Health and Human […]
Nominations Sought for National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters
National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and Disasters A Notice by the Health and Human Services Department on 05/13/2021 DOCUMENT DETAILS Printed version:PDF […]
NYS Senate Poised to Pass 988 Legislation; Assembly Considering Passage: MHANYS
Ķvlog Note: Here’s an excellent summary from MHANYS’ Glenn Liebman as to where things stand regarding NYS legislation to establish […]
Nominations Sought for National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters
National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and Disasters A Notice by the Health and Human Services Department on 05/13/2021 DOCUMENT DETAILS Printed version:PDF […]
NYS Senate Poised to Pass 988 Legislation; Assembly Considering Passage: MHANYS
Ķvlog Note: Here’s an excellent summary from MHANYS’ Glenn Liebman as to where things stand regarding NYS legislation to establish […]
June 10 Webinar Will Explore NY’s Use of Solitary Confinement and Impact of HALT Legislation
Upcoming Webinar Solitary ConfinementThursday, June 10 at 6:00pm ET: The Ķvlog State Legislature passed the HALT legislation this year. The […]
Corrected Link: View Today’s 10am Hearing on the Nomination of Dr. Delphin-Rittmon to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
Please use the following link: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nominations-of-dawn-oconnell-to-be-assistant-secretary-for-preparedness-and-response-and-miriam-delphin-rittmon-to-be-assistant-secretary-for-mental-health-and-substance-use Ķvlog Note: We’d like to encourage our broader state and national community to watch […]
June 10 Webinar Will Explore NY’s Use of Solitary Confinement and Impact of HALT Legislation
Upcoming Webinar Solitary ConfinementThursday, June 10 at 6:00pm ET: The Ķvlog State Legislature passed the HALT legislation this year. The […]
Corrected Link: View Today’s 10am Hearing on the Nomination of Dr. Delphin-Rittmon to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
Please use the following link: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nominations-of-dawn-oconnell-to-be-assistant-secretary-for-preparedness-and-response-and-miriam-delphin-rittmon-to-be-assistant-secretary-for-mental-health-and-substance-use Ķvlog Note: We’d like to encourage our broader state and national community to watch […]
Tomorrow! Don’t Miss Pat Deegan Self-Care Webinar!
Coordinated Behavioral Care Featured June 2021 Webinars View Full Training Calendar CBC would like to recognize SAMHSA and the Ķvlog State Health […]
Alert: Urge Your NYS Legislator to Support Real Parole Reform!
Ķvlog Note: Earlier this year mental health advocates joined criminal justice reform advocates to win passage of the landmark Humane […]
Tomorrow! Don’t Miss Pat Deegan Self-Care Webinar!
Coordinated Behavioral Care Featured June 2021 Webinars View Full Training Calendar CBC would like to recognize SAMHSA and the Ķvlog State Health […]
Alert: Urge Your NYS Legislator to Support Real Parole Reform!
Ķvlog Note: Earlier this year mental health advocates joined criminal justice reform advocates to win passage of the landmark Humane […]
ALERT: Urge NYS Legislators to Expand Protections for Adult Home Residents!
There’re only a few days left to mobilize on behalf of the rights of adult home residents in Ķvlog! […]
NYS Localities: Apply Now to Participate in Crisis Response System Transformation
Ķvlog Note: Thanks to funding from the NYS Senate, Ķvlog’s CIT program is encouraging localities to explore an array […]
ALERT: Urge NYS Legislators to Expand Protections for Adult Home Residents!
There’re only a few days left to mobilize on behalf of the rights of adult home residents in Ķvlog! […]
NYS Localities: Apply Now to Participate in Crisis Response System Transformation
Ķvlog Note: Thanks to funding from the NYS Senate, Ķvlog’s CIT program is encouraging localities to explore an array […]
NYC Peer Specialist Conference Save-the-Dates: July 22, 29
Don’t Miss June 29 Ķvlog Psychiatric Advance Directive Training
Ķvlog Note: Our field and work has come to prioritize the identification of services and tools to aid people in […]
Ķvlog Mourns the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten Vincent
Ķvlog Mourns the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten VincentJune 3, 2021 On behalf of the Ķvlog board and community, I […]
NYC Peer Specialist Conference Save-the-Dates: July 22, 29
Don’t Miss June 29 Ķvlog Psychiatric Advance Directive Training
Ķvlog Note: Our field and work has come to prioritize the identification of services and tools to aid people in […]
Ķvlog Mourns the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten Vincent
Ķvlog Mourns the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten VincentJune 3, 2021 On behalf of the Ķvlog board and community, I […]
TOMORROW: Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace Ķvlog Webinar
Ķvlog Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held tomorrow […]
NYS Legislature Considers Criminal Justice Reforms and End of Session
Ķvlog Note: This comes to us courtesy of Ķvlog Board member Matthew Pettitte. In the waning days of the 2021 […]
TOMORROW: Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace Ķvlog Webinar
Ķvlog Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held tomorrow […]
NYS Legislature Considers Criminal Justice Reforms and End of Session
Ķvlog Note: This comes to us courtesy of Ķvlog Board member Matthew Pettitte. In the waning days of the 2021 […]
More: Biden-Harris Administration Calls for Historic Levels of Funding to Address Addiction and Overdose
Biden-Harris Administration Calls for Historic Levels of Funding to Address Addiction and Overdose Today, The Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress […]
Breaking: Biden Budget Proposes Major Increases for Federal Health Programs
Biden Budget Proposes Major Increases for Federal Health ProgramsBY ADAM CANCRYN and SARAH OWERMOHLE Politico May 28, 2021 President Joe […]
More: Biden-Harris Administration Calls for Historic Levels of Funding to Address Addiction and Overdose
Biden-Harris Administration Calls for Historic Levels of Funding to Address Addiction and Overdose Today, The Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress […]
Breaking: Biden Budget Proposes Major Increases for Federal Health Programs
Biden Budget Proposes Major Increases for Federal Health ProgramsBY ADAM CANCRYN and SARAH OWERMOHLE Politico May 28, 2021 President Joe […]
Don’t Miss June 29 Ķvlog Psychiatric Advance Directive Training
Ķvlog Note: Our field and work has come to prioritize the identification of services and tools to aid people in […]
Don’t Miss June 29 Ķvlog Psychiatric Advance Directive Training
Ķvlog Note: Our field and work has come to prioritize the identification of services and tools to aid people in […]
NY Tightens Protections For Consumers Seeking Mental Health, Addiction Services
NY Tightens Protections For Consumers Seeking Mental Health, Addiction ServicesRules Aim to Increase Compliance with Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder […]
Alert: Ask Sen. Gianaris to Move Adult Home Resident Rights Bill Forward to Passage
Ķvlog Note: Please stand up today for the rights of NYS adult home residents, many of whom live with a […]
Next Wednesday: “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace”: Register Today!
Ķvlog Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
NY Tightens Protections For Consumers Seeking Mental Health, Addiction Services
NY Tightens Protections For Consumers Seeking Mental Health, Addiction ServicesRules Aim to Increase Compliance with Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder […]
Alert: Ask Sen. Gianaris to Move Adult Home Resident Rights Bill Forward to Passage
Ķvlog Note: Please stand up today for the rights of NYS adult home residents, many of whom live with a […]
Next Wednesday: “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace”: Register Today!
Ķvlog Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
OMH: May 27′ Advancing Peer Support Summer Series Kick-off’
Ķvlog Note: This comes courtesy of the OMH Bureau of Recipient Affairs. Hi everyone, please find a free summit […]
OMH: May 27′ Advancing Peer Support Summer Series Kick-off’
Ķvlog Note: This comes courtesy of the OMH Bureau of Recipient Affairs. Hi everyone, please find a free summit […]
Tomorrow! ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today! 1.5 CE hrs
The Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace: Ķvlog June 2 Webinar: Register Today!
Ķvlog Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
Tomorrow! ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today! 1.5 CE hrs
The Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace: Ķvlog June 2 Webinar: Register Today!
Ķvlog Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
Mental Health Advocates Announce Support for 9-8-8 Legislation, Workforce Funding
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog joined our Assembly Mental Health Committee Chair Aileen Gunter, a representative of Senate Mental Health Committee Chair […]
This Tuesday: ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today! 1.5 CE hrs
The Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
Rare Chance to Learn about Soteria House Alternative Model Sunday at 1pm EDT!
Ķvlog Note: In 1971 Dr. Loren Mosher of the National Institute for Mental Health opened the first “Soteria House” in […]
Mental Health Advocates Announce Support for 9-8-8 Legislation, Workforce Funding
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog joined our Assembly Mental Health Committee Chair Aileen Gunter, a representative of Senate Mental Health Committee Chair […]
This Tuesday: ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today! 1.5 CE hrs
The Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
Rare Chance to Learn about Soteria House Alternative Model Sunday at 1pm EDT!
Ķvlog Note: In 1971 Dr. Loren Mosher of the National Institute for Mental Health opened the first “Soteria House” in […]
Low Vaccination Rates Jeopardize Residents of NYS Congregate Facilities
Ķvlog Note: The number of partially to fully vaccinated staff at NYS Prisons and Developmental Centers lags far behind the […]
Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace: Ķvlog June 2 Webinar: Register Today!
Ķvlog Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
Low Vaccination Rates Jeopardize Residents of NYS Congregate Facilities
Ķvlog Note: The number of partially to fully vaccinated staff at NYS Prisons and Developmental Centers lags far behind the […]
Next Tuesday: ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today!
The Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]
Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace: Ķvlog June 2 Webinar: Register Today!
Ķvlog Note: What’s your workplace EQ? Register today for “Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace” to be held on […]
Next Tuesday: ‘A Call to Action to Ensure/Advance Criminal Justice Reform’ Register Today!
The Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is very pleased to host the following webinar next TuesdayEach presentation offers 1.50 CE hours […]