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2009 E-News Bulletin Archives

December

12/30/2009 College Counseling Centers Addressing More MH Challenges
12/30/2009 SB: 'Landmark' Federal Ruling Limits Taser Use on People w/ Psych Disabilities
12/29/2009 ST: MH History No Longer Kiss of Death for Political Candidates
12/29/2009 SSA Launches New Website to Celebrates Ticket to Work's 10th Anniversary
12/29/2009 Rosenberg: Hope for People w/ MH-SA Disorders
12/29/2009 Jan 12,15 NYC Legislative Day Prep Mtgs Inc. Assemblyman Peter Rivera
12/28/2009 TU: Ex-CDPC Director Arrested for Filing Fake Time Cards
12/28/2009 BW: Schumer Says Each State Got Benefits in Senate Health-Care Bill
12/28/2009 CO: Feds Assert that NC Budge Cuts Violate Rights of People w/ Disabilities
12/28/2009 US Judge Denies Adult Home Operators Entry Into NYC Landmark Lawsuit
12/28/2009 NYP: NYS Workers Earnings Surged, Expecting 4% Hike Amidst $9B Deficit
12/28/2009 NYS Political Reporters 2009 Review, 2010 Forecast
12/28/2009 OMH to Award Providers Demonstrating Positive Alternatives to Restraint & Seclusion
12/28/2009 GNS: Awaiting Adult Home Decision, Judge Denies Homes Entry into Case
12/23/2009 Albany Update: No PROS Slowdown,Clinic Restructuring to Start After April
12/23/2009 DOCS,OMH Open Residential Mental Health Unit at Marcy Correctional Facility
12/23/2009 Reminder: Urge the FDA to Conduct Appropriate Evaluation of ECT Devices
12/23/2009 Study: Care Management Improves Physical Health of Patients with Mental Illness
12/23/2009 BN: NYS Audit Finds $92M Medicaid Overcharges, DOH Urged to Step up Oversight
12/23/2009 NYAPRS Assembly Testimony Backs Stronger EmploymentFocus
12/23/2009 MPR: Mental Health Stress A Concern Among The Unemployed
12/23/2009 GNS: Health Care Reform May Benefit New York
12/21/2009 GNS: New York Not Alone In Feeling Budget Pain
12/21/2009 NYS Advocates Urge Leaders to Back House Health Care Reform Medicaid Formula
12/21/2009 Reuters: What Does The Senate Healthcare Bill Do?
12/18/2009 NYC MH Peer Specialist June Conference Seeks Proposals
12/18/2009 SSA's 2009 Ticket to Work Mental Health Summit: Recovery Through Work
12/18/2009 NYAPRS Announces 2010 Board, Jan 7th Albany Program on Emerging Programmatic and Policy Trends
12/17/2009 Advocates Urge Legislative Leaders to Protect Community MH Services
12/17/2009 OD: NYS Opens 100 Bed Mental Health Unit in Marcy Correctional Facility
12/17/2009 TU: Senate Dems Efforts to Return Morahan as Committee Chair Rejected
12/17/2009 HHS: $27 Million to Help Older Americans Fight Chronic Disease
12/16/2009 Albany Update Including Clarification on Human Services Payment Delays
12/16/2009 NYT: Joblessness Wreaking Emotional Havoc on Growing Unemployed
12/16/2009 NYS Launches Patient Centered Medical Home Incentive Program
12/16/2009 Don't Miss Jan 13th NYC Ticket to Work Presentation!
12/15/2009 TU: NYS Releases Amounts of Delayed Local Human Services Payments
12/15/2009 MNT: Disabilities Account For 1/4 of U.S. Adult Health Care Costs
12/15/2009 Study: Poor Children Likelier to Get Antipsychotics
12/15/2009 NYT: NY Finds Extreme Crisis in Youth Prisons
12/14/2009 JN: Rockland PC Must Detail Plans to Improve Care to Feds Today
12/14/2009 WHYY: Mental Health Care And Recovery
12/14/2009 Paterson Withholds $750M Local Aid That Could Become 2010 Cuts, Suit Threatened
12/14/2009 MHW: Appropriations Bill Preserves Key MH Programs,Supports
12/11/2009 Bazelon: Urge DOT to Change Discriminatory Rules on Emotional Support Animals
12/11/2009 Dec 18th - NYS Assembly Hearing on OMH / OMRDD Employment Programs
12/11/2009 Coalition Jan 14th - NYC Conference on Insurance's Impact on Behavioral Health
12/10/2009 NYAPRS Announces New Job Bank
12/10/2009 Paterson to Delay (Not Cut) Local Payments, MH Advocates Need Unity
12/10/2009 Bazelon: Senate HCR Bill Would Expand, Improve Medicaid
12/10/2009 AHRQ: MH Treatments Among Top 5 Most Costly, Impact of Partner / Family Violence
12/09/2009 CPR: New Group Process Guidelines, Voc Rehab Certificate Program Distance Learning
12/09/2009 Newsday: Paterson Asks Schumer To Push For More Medicaid Funds
12/09/2009 NYAPRS / UPenn Collaborative Release Community Integration and Recovery Presentations
12/09/2009 Disability Coalition Lauds Bill Protecting Students w/ Disabilities from Abuse
12/08/2009 SD: Major Impacts of Climate Change Expected on Mental Health
12/08/2009 UN: Poverty Cut Doomed Unless People w/ Disabilities Are Empowered
12/08/2009 BG: New Research On Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health
12/08/2009 WSJ: FDA to Look At Child Weight Gain w/ Antipsychotics
12/08/2009 Adult Home Resident Advocates Bash NYS Proposal, Await Court Decision
12/08/2009 Obama Justice Dep't Stepping Up Focus on Community Integration
12/08/2009 JN: CMS Cites More Care Violations at Rockland PC
12/04/2009 Clubhouse of Suffolk Releases Smoking Cessation Electronic Toolkit
12/04/2009 D&C: Paterson to Start Withholding State Payments Next Week?
12/04/2009 Bazelon: Mental Illnesses and the Need for Health Care Access Reform
12/04/2009 Budget Fallout: Sullivan County Considers Cutting MH Services
12/03/2009 More NYS Budget Cut Details, Gay Marriage Bill Falls in Senate
12/03/2009 JAN: Workplace Accommodations are Low Cost, High Impact
12/03/2009 Alert: Urge Your Senator to Keep CLASS ACT in National Health Care Reform!
12/03/2009 NYS Training Initiatives Support Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
12/02/2009 NYS Budget Cut Deal: 12.5% Nonrecurring OMH Cut, No SSI Cut
12/02/2009 NYC Kendra's Law Forum Focuses on Alternatvies to Coercion
12/02/2009 BU Launches New Employment Research & Training Center
12/02/2009 Jobs: Optum Consumer Affairs Director, NYSPI EBPTAC IPS Consultant / Trainer
12/01/2009 Faso: Freeze Salary Increases To Help Close Budget Deficit
12/01/2009 NPR: Job Crunch Even Harder On People w/ Disabilities
12/01/2009 Leaders Reach Budget Deal, Paterson Vows to Cut More
12/01/2009 CPRP Exam Application Deadline Extended, NYAPRS Study Groups
12/01/2009 VESID to Hold Public Meetings on Voc Rehab & Supported Employment Services

November

11/30/2009 DN, BN: Paterson Cuts Agencies 11%, Looks to Legislature Today for Local Cut
11/30/2009 CSAT Releases RFP for Peer to Peer Recovery Support Services
11/30/2009 DSG Releases RFP for Recovery to Practice Curriculum Development
11/25/2009 US Justice Dep't & DAI Respond to Paltry NYS Adult Home Plan
11/24/2009 GNS: Senate Health Bill Would Change State's Medicaid Reimbursement
11/24/2009 Paterson Warns of State Layoffs, Provider Payment Delays, No Pre-K
11/24/2009 Help Identify Transportation Initiatives To Promote Community Integration
11/24/2009 MHW: NYS Adult Home Plan Has Advocates Up in Arms
11/24/2009 HHS Makes $80 Million Available for Health IT Workforce
11/24/2009 Advocates to Paterson: Redirect Adult Home $ to Comply w/ Court Ruling
11/24/2009 Paterson Sends Over Budget Bill, Ball Back to Legislature
11/24/2009 GNS: Gov's Revised Proposal Would Cut Health Care, Education Less
11/23/2009 Urge Local Legislators to Reject Safety Net Cuts Today! - NYS Senate List
11/23/2009 Urge Local Legislators to Reject Safety Net Cuts Today! - NYS Assembly List
11/23/2009 Medicaid Option Cuts Rejected, Budget Talks Continue
11/23/2009 SAMHSA History of Consumer Movement Dec.17th FreeTeleconference
11/23/2009 Health-Care Reform Must Include Mental Health Equity
11/19/2009 GNS: Legislators Remain in Albany, Budget Talks Ongoing
11/19/2009 UIC: Podcasts Available on Mental Health Self-Determination
11/19/2009 CMS Withdraws Medicaid Rehabilitative Services Proposed Rule
11/19/2009 NYS Disability Advocacy Groups Assails Proposals to Cut Medicaid Optional Services
11/18/2009 Albany Deal 'Closer',Health Care and Education Sticking Points
11/17/2009 OMH: Updated Medicare Information Now Available
11/17/2009 Albany Budget Stalemate Intensifies, Advocates
11/17/2009 CDB: Program Helps Connect People to Care,Cuts ER Visits
11/17/2009 Advocates for the Mentally Ill Criticize Illinois Nursing Homes, Housing Options
11/16/2009 Call Albany Today to Protect the SSI & MH Service Safety Net!
11/16/2009 Study: Heart Disease A 'Silent Killer' In Patients With Severe Mental Illness
11/16/2009 NYT: Forces Aligning in Bid to Block Cuts in Albany
11/16/2009 MHEP Nov 18 NYC Conference Highlights Mather,Community Building
11/13/2009 Alert: Call Albany Mon. 11/16 to Protect the SSI & MH Service Safety Net!
11/13/2009 ND: Durbin Continues Probe of Treatment of Prisoners w/ Psych Disabilities
11/13/2009 Free Online Course on Trauma Focused CBT with Children and Families
11/13/2009 OMH Consumer Affairs Offers Free Webinar on Nov. 18th: 'Personalizing PROS'
11/12/2009 TU: At Legislative Session, Budget Cuts Remain Elusive
11/12/2009 GNS, NYP: NYS Legislators Back Mon.,Health Care Cuts Focus of Talks
11/12/2009 DN: Advocates Assail NY Response to Adult Home Court Ruling
11/12/2009 NBCSL: Vets Need Mental Health Services
11/12/2009 Discounts Now Available for Visionary 'Rethinking Psychiatric Crisis' NYC Nov 23rd Conference
11/10/2009 CQ Summary of House Health Care Bill, USPRA, JFAAN Laud Passage
11/10/2009 NYNP: Advocates React Critically to State's Adult Home Plan
11/10/2009 Groups Urge Greater Data Collection on School Use of Restraint & Seclusion
11/10/2009 BN: Paterson Cites Budget-Cut 'Progress' Amidst Albany Uncertainty
11/09/2009 AA: Paterson Launches Re-election Ads, Hires Ex-Clinton Politico
11/09/2009 NYS Senate Dems Plan to Snub Paterson's Call for Cuts
11/09/2009 Paterson Submits Paltry Adult Home Suit Response
11/06/2009 ACT NOW to Support Housing for Individuals with Disabilities
11/06/2009 SAMHSA Launches Shared Decision Making Webinar Series on Nov 12th
11/06/2009 Understanding Asset Development for Individuals with Disabilities
11/06/2009 TU, GNS: Paterson, Senate Dems Spar Over Next Week's Session, Address
11/05/2009 TU: Will NYS Legislative Session Be Held Next Week?
11/05/2009 Bazelon: Call This Week to Support Health Care Reform!
11/05/2009 CT: Study Underscores Connection Between Disability and Poverty
11/04/2009 AP: Alarming Weight Gain Seen In Kids On Psych Drugs
11/04/2009 OMH Seeks WNY Recipient Affairs Specialist in Buffalo
11/04/2009 Nov 4th Webinar: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
11/04/2009 Buck: Rise of Medicaid Has Had Mixed Impact on MH Services
11/04/2009 Nov 21st A Day of Healing for Survivors of Suicide Loss
11/04/2009 SAMHSA, DSG Launch Recovery to Practice Initiative
11/04/2009 NYS Research Center Seeks Peer Research Assistants
11/02/2009 TU: Hogan Cites Integration of Mental, Physical Care
11/02/2009 Bazelon Report Maps Successful Approaches to Re-entry from Jails / Prisons
11/02/2009 Paterson Cites Growing Deficit, May Reassess Plans to Run
11/02/2009 Sederer: Is There a Relationship Between Mental Illness and Violence?
11/02/2009 Kelly: A Prescription For Mental Heath Care Reform
11/02/2009 BU Releases Curriculum Designed to Promote Good Nutrition for Recovery

October

10/29/2009 VoA: Survey Shows High Rate of Depression Among U.S.Unemployed
10/29/2009 10 by 10 Wellness Campaign October Update
10/29/2009 Longterm Services and Nat. HC Reform Nov 4th Webinar
10/29/2009 Nov 2nd Bronx Conference: Alternative Healing in Your Community
10/28/2009 Obama Taps Lynnae Ruttledge to Head Rehab Services Administration
10/28/2009 MA Gov Worried About Hurting MH Services
10/28/2009 PT: Does God Have a Place in Psychiatric Treatment Plans?
10/28/2009 BG: Link Of Violence, Mental Illness Considered Weak
10/27/2009 SAMHSA Seeks Applicants for Child Mental Health, Family Network Initiatives
10/27/2009 OMH Offers Webinar 'Overview of Self Advocacy' 1PM Tomorrow 10/28
10/27/2009 Bazelon: Health Reform Matters for People w/ Mental Disabilities
10/26/2009 Gannett: State Needs More Time To Craft Adult Home Plan; DOJ 'Strong Interest' In Case
10/26/2009 Free National Consumer Supporter TA Center Webinar:Consumer-Run Nonprofit Basics; 11/10
10/26/2009 DS: Hate Crimes Bill Protecting People w/ Disabilities Passes; Headed To White House
10/26/2009 Job Announcement: NYAIL Regional Housing Educators
10/26/2009 DN: Paterson to Convene Nov. 10th Session
10/26/2009 NSC: Glenn Close Family Hopes To Deconstruct And Eliminate
10/26/2009 David Oaks Named One of 50 Visionaries by Utne Reader
10/22/2009 State Budget Update; DOB 'Difficult Choices', Leaders Meeting, Legislative Hearings
10/22/2009 NYT: Paterson Administration Fears Cost of U.S.Health Care Reform
10/22/2009 Matt Canuteson Named Ass't Dir. of PRAConsumer / Family Networks TA Center
10/22/2009 Don't Miss Visionary 'Rethinking Psychiatric Crisis' Conference Nov 23 in NYC
10/22/2009 Study Details Complex HC Needs of Medicaid's Highest-Need / Cost Populations
10/21/2009 Please Send Some Comfort and Appreciation to Judi Chamberlin
10/21/2009 Free Webinar: Shared Decision Making in MH; Deegan/Curtis 11/12
10/21/2009 NYT: Justice for People w/ Psych Disabilities; Move Adult Home Residents into Community
10/21/2009 NYAPRS Note: The following urgent action alert comes to us from the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.
10/20/2009 AP: $250 Payment for SSA Recipients Gains Support
10/20/2009 Free Upcoming Trainings: NYS OMH Statewide Clinic Training Series
10/19/2009 NPR: Colleges See Rise In Mental Health Issues
10/19/2009 AP: Drug Reforms Kick In, Vets Returning; Community MH Safety Net Needed More Than Ever
10/16/2009 Study: Women Suffering From Abuse Have More MH Concerns
10/16/2009 NYT: Paterson's Cuts to Close Deficit; Advocates:
10/16/2009 Announcement: PROS MH Consumer Forum; Oct. 26th in NYC
10/15/2009 Study: Shiatsu Benefits People with Psychiatric Disabilities
10/14/2009 Free Resources for Public on New Federal Mental Health Parity Law
10/14/2009 Reuters: Sen. Finance Approves Health Reform Bill; Comparison of Sen. Health Bills
10/14/2009 ODEP Online Resource for Employment Data on People w/ Disabilities
10/14/2009 Study: Integrated Smoking Cessation Needed for People w/ Psych Disabilities
10/14/2009 Liebman: Save People w/ Psych Disabilities from NY Budget Cuts
10/13/2009 DS: House Adds Hate Crimes Protections For People w/ Disabilities
10/13/2009 Correction To Job Posting: Executive Director, Baltic Street A.E.H. Inc. NYC
10/13/2009 MNT: CHOICES Peer Wellness Program Wins National Achievement Award
10/13/2009 GN: Paterson Finds No Budget Answers From Legislature
10/13/2009 National Council on Disability Calls for Health Care Reform for People with Disabilities
10/13/2009 LG: NY Advocates Push Plan to Integrate PWD,Compliance w/ AH Decision
10/09/2009 Study: Economic Downturn Taking Toll on Americans' Mental Health
10/09/2009 ACLAIMH 30th Annual Conference; November 3-6
10/09/2009 Elimination of Disparities in MH Care Teleconference: October 15th 2009
10/07/2009 Gov. Paterson Orders $500 Million In Current-Year Agency Spending Reductions
10/07/2009 LG: NYS Council Develops Plan to Integrate People w/ Disabilities into Community
10/07/2009 Consumer/Survivor Coalition Calls for Voluntary, Peer-run Alternatives to Forced MH Treatment
10/07/2009 NYS Office of Mental Health Releases Statewide Comprehensive Plan
10/06/2009 AP: Recession's End Marks Start Of States' Budget Woes
10/06/2009 Obama Announces New Initiatives During National Disability Employment Awareness Month
10/06/2009 MHANYS' 2009 Awards Dinner & Conference; Oct. 29th & 30th
10/06/2009 Tobacco-Free Recovery Webinar: Assisting MH Consumers with Tobacco Cessation
10/05/2009 Study: People w/ Disabilities Experience Higher Rates of Violence
10/05/2009 D&C: Paterson Sees NY on Brink of 'Cataclysmic' Budget Disaster
10/05/2009 Alert: Call Gov Paterson Monday to Accept & Not Appeal Court Ruling!
10/05/2009 Newsweek: Big Changes at VA Could Mean Better PTSD Treatment for Thousands
10/05/2009 Obama Nominates Pamela Hyde as New SAMHSA Administrator
10/05/2009 Today's 1PM MISCC Meeting Focus on 2010 NYS Olmstead Plan
10/05/2009 AP: NY Prison Program Manages Inmates' Mental Health
10/05/2009 AP: Detailed Guide on Health Proposals in Congress
10/01/2009 Study: Positive Outcomes For Online Screenings For People At Risk of Depression
10/01/2009 NYS Leg. MH Committee Chairs: NYS Should Comply w/ Adult Home Court Decision
10/01/2009 BU's Center for Psych Rehab: Updated Recovery Workbook & Supporting Higher Ed
10/01/2009 OMH's Draft Survey Materials on Clinic Standards of Care Available For Review / Comment

September

09/30/2009 MHW: Medicare Advocates Urge Senate To Support Med Access in Reform Bill
09/30/2009 Sederer and Goplerud: Pay For Health Reform With an Alcohol Tax
09/30/2009 HHS: $120 Million Released for State's Prevention and Wellness Initiatives
09/29/2009 Imparato: Disability Leaders Meet with Attorney General Holder
09/29/2009 PI: New Model Of Care Integrates Counseling Into Medical Visits
09/29/2009 PROS MH Consumer Forum; Oct. 26th in NYC
09/29/2009 Job: Project Coordinator/Trainer - Mental Health: Pat Deegan PhD & Associates, LLC
09/28/2009 NYS Vets' MH Training; 'Meeting Needs of Servicemembers & Families' Oct-May
09/28/2009 MHW: Prospects Bleak For MH Parity Regs To Be Issued By Deadline
09/28/2009 Newsday: Furloughs / Layoffs May Be NY's Next Steps To Closing Budget Gap
09/24/2009 TU: Gov. Predicts $3 Billion Budget Gap/Leaders Mtng Sets Stage For Cuts
09/24/2009 MNT: Top Military Official Calls For Improved Response To Military MH Needs
09/24/2009 National TA Center for Consumer/Family Networks Seeks Ass't Director
09/23/2009 DOB Provides Guidelines for 2010-11 Budget; Mid-Year Cuts, Spending Cap, Flat Budgets
09/23/2009 NY TA Center Offers Distance Learning for Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
09/23/2009 BN: Congress May Provide Social Security Hike
09/22/2009 Newsday: NYS Should Not Appeal or Delay AH Court Decision
09/22/2009 Urge Senate Finance Committee to Pass Community First Choice Amendment!
09/22/2009 MHW: States Fear Painful Cuts; Budget Woes Force MH Program Closures
09/22/2009 SSA Administration Announces New Option for Employer Participation in the Ticket Program
09/22/2009 NYS-OMH Encourages Creation of Local Multicultural Advisory Committees; TA Provided
09/22/2009 OMH Anounces Fall Regional Clinic Training Series
09/21/2009 NCSTAC Offers Grants,Webinar TA to Peer Run Organizations
09/21/2009 TU: Only 1/4 of Expected State Workforce Buyouts Were Processed
09/21/2009 Sebelius Lauches $650 Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative
09/21/2009 Burnim: Landmark Adult Home Warehousing Ruling a Step Forward
09/21/2009 NYAIL: Governor's Vetoes Outrage Disability Advocates
09/21/2009 Paterson Should Accept Not Appeal Landmark Ruling; AH Residents Seek Independence
09/21/2009 MHW: Pluses In Health Reform Bills Tempered By Uncertain Prospects
09/15/2009 DN: Paterson Should Not Appeal AH Court Decision; Residents
09/15/2009 DN: Paterson Calls Sept. 23rd Leaders Meeting To Address Budget Gap
09/15/2009 Occupations Celebrates Achievements of Individuals in Our Communities; 10/4 Orange Co. NY
09/14/2009 MHW: Court Rules In Favor of NY's Adult Home Residents; Advocates React
09/14/2009 S&S: Experts Question Pentagon's PTSD Figures
09/14/2009 Study: Depression,Overeating & Alcohol Use Intertwined In Young Women
09/14/2009 NYT: 'State Should Not Appeal' Adult Home Court Decision
09/11/2009 TU: Today's Senate Session to Consider Adding PTSD to Timothy's Law
09/11/2009 Last Call! Register Today for Next Week's NYAPRS Annual Conference
09/11/2009 OMH Releases Draft Version of State Plan; Holds Hearing 9/15 & Seeking Input at NYAPRS Conference
09/11/2009 Senate Backs Adding PTSD to Parity, Smith Defers on Budget Action
09/11/2009 WHYY: Fitting Mental Health Into The Health Care Equation
09/11/2009 Comment on NYS Independent Living Plan at NYAPRS Conference
09/11/2009 NYAPRS: Excerpts from Landmark NYS Adult Home Lawsuit Ruling
09/10/2009 BN: MH & Addiction Services Must Fit Into Health Reform
09/10/2009 GN: Wellness Self-Management Focus of New NYS Prison MH Program
09/10/2009 DN: Paterson Wants To Share The Budget-Cutting Burden
09/10/2009 NYAPRS Conference Features OMH Updates on PROS, Recovery Centers, Employment, Clinic Reform, State Plan
09/09/2009 GN: Senate's Special Session Agenda IncludesT-Law / PTSD Bill
09/09/2009 DS: Unfavorable Job Market Continues For People w/ Disabilities
09/09/2009 OMH / MHANYS to Conduct MH Worker Healthcare Benefit Survey
09/09/2009 NYT,GN: Landmark Ruling Finds NYS Discriminated Against Adult Home Residents w/ Psych Disabilities
09/04/2009 NYAPRS: SSI COLA for People w/ Disabilities in Jeopardy??
09/04/2009 Job: PI / Columbia Seeks Supported Employment / IPS Initiative Leader
09/03/2009 Action Alert: Urge Governor Paterson To Sign Title II Bill Into Law!
09/03/2009 Report: Bush-era Medicaid Policies on Children's MH Continue Despite Obama Rollback
09/03/2009 'Stand Up for Mental Health' Provides Laughs...and Jobs
09/03/2009 NYAPRS 2009 Award Winners Include Chamberlin, Deegan,Fisher, Hogan
09/03/2009 SAMHSA: Save a Life-Support Suicide Prevention / National Suicide Prevention Week; September 6-12
09/02/2009 BBC: Depression Looms As Global Crisis
09/02/2009 New SAMHSA Website Highlights Latest News in Behavioral Health Financing
09/02/2009 Paterson Prioritizes Trimming State Gov't Costs
09/02/2009 NYAPRS Conference Features OMH Updates on PROS, Recovery Centers, Employment, Clinic Reform, State Plan
09/01/2009 MHW: Project Seeks Replicable Service Model For Youth In Transition
09/01/2009 Swarbrick: Peer Wellness Coach- A New Role for Peers
09/01/2009 MHW: Lack of Med Access Equals More Psych ER Visits

August

08/31/2009 Disability Community Remembers Sen. Kennedy As A True Friend
08/31/2009 JN: Rockland New York Plans MH/Veterans Court
08/28/2009 FLS: Obama Adviser Speaks About President's Disability Initiatives
08/28/2009 Paterson: Budget Deal By Labor Day, No New Taxes
08/28/2009 National Disability Community Honors Ted Kennedy's Legacy
08/28/2009 NYAPRS Conference: Register Today,Both Hotels are Filling Up!
08/27/2009 NYT: Dept. of Vet Affairs Proposal to Aid G.I.'s w/ PTSD
08/27/2009 BU Center for Psych Rehab: Employment,Criminal Justice, Ethics, Leadership
08/26/2009 Hogan: 'Recovery,Resilience And Transformation: Themes For A New Approach To Planning'
08/26/2009 MNT: The Danger of Heat Stroke in Older Adults and People w/ Health Conditions
08/26/2009 OMH Announces Regional Cultural Competence Trainings
08/26/2009 Job: HHC Office of Behavioral Health; Asst. Dir. Consumer Affairs & Recovery-NYC
08/25/2009 OMH: Kicking the Habit of Tobacco Dependence
08/25/2009 Study: The Negative Effect of Unemployment on Mental Health
08/25/2009 Gannett: New York Adult Home Charged With Serious Health / Safety Violations
08/25/2009 WSJ: Pregnant Woman Encouraged To Consider Therapy Before Meds
08/21/2009 Free SAMHSA Teleconference: Social Inclusion and Trauma Informed Care Sept. 10th
08/21/2009 OMH Announces Regional Cultural Competence Trainings
08/20/2009 WoW: Metabolic Syndrome: What It Is,What Can Be Done About It
08/20/2009 WHC Releases New Policy Papers On Subs. Use & MH in Health Reform
08/20/2009 Study: Foreclosures Taking Toll On U.S. Mental Health
08/19/2009 MHW: NASMHPD Addresses Tx Needs of Deaf Pop. w/ Psych Disabilities
08/19/2009 NY's OMIG to Review Clinic, Day Treatment, CR,Case Management, PMHP Payments
08/19/2009 OMH to Hold State Plan Hearing,Hogan Seeks Input at NYAPRS Conference
08/18/2009 MHW: Mich.'s Budget Proposal Threatens Access To MH Drugs; NY Advocates Prepare
08/18/2009 WP: Obama Targets Backlog Of Veteran Disability Claims
08/18/2009 OMH Recipient Affairs Free Webinar Series: Aug 26th
08/18/2009 Former U.S. Surgeon General to Address MH onSeptember 9th in NYC
08/17/2009 Study: Gays/Lesbians More Likely To Seek MH Treatment; Discrimination / Stress Factors
08/17/2009 Gov. Paterson Announces Key Admin Appts: Ins / Health, Medicaid & Oversight / Human Services / State Ops
08/17/2009 MHW: Westchester's Coordinating Care Program Improves Outcomes, Reduce Costs
08/14/2009 HP: Integrated Mental Health/Substance Abuse Care Key to Health Reform
08/13/2009 IHB: Health Info Network Cuts Wait for SSA Disability Benefits
08/13/2009 MHW: House/Senate Propose Increases & Some Level Funding For MH Programs
08/13/2009 TU: Senate Returning Thursday; State Deficit Grows To $2.1 Billion
08/13/2009 Study: Darkness Linked To Increased Symptoms In People w/ Depression
08/13/2009 Job Opening: Senior Mgt Position; Western New York
08/13/2009 Study: Wide Range Of Psych Disabilities Increase Suicide Risk; Not Just Depression
08/12/2009 DOH And OMH Partner To Improve Psychotropic Prescribing; PSYCKES Web-Based CME Courses Available
08/12/2009 Breaking News on PROS, Recovery Centers, Employment, Peer-Run Crisis Diversion at NYAPRS Fall Conference!
08/12/2009 MNT: MH Stigma Remains Despite Abundant Pharmaceutical Ads
08/12/2009 Bazelon Alert: Urge Senate To Support Housing For People w/ Disabilities
08/12/2009 GNS: Democratic Senator Question Paterson Budgt Cut Levels
08/12/2009 HN: Antidepressants Now Most Prescribed Medicationin US, Overuse Questioned
08/06/2009 Grants.Gov Web Site Offers New Info on Recovery Act Funding Opportunities
08/06/2009 CLMHD: CQCAPD Addresses Length of Inpatient Hospita lStays
08/06/2009 TA Collaborative: New Publications on Housing for People with Disabilities
08/06/2009 Study: Antidepressant Use Increasing In The US; Racial Disparities Found
08/04/2009 Time: Doctors Don't Always Spot Depression
08/04/2009 DOL: Disability.gov Launched; Resources: Benefits, Rights, Edu, Housing
08/04/2009 NYNPP: NYC's Community Access; Building Hope Through Housing
08/04/2009 Bazelon: Hundreds in NJ Released After Years of Segregation in Psych Institutions
08/03/2009 MHW: House/Senate Propose Increases & Some Level Funding For MH Programs
08/03/2009 TU: Senate Returning Thursday; State Deficit Grows To $2.1 Billion
08/03/2009 Study: Darkness Linked To Increased Symptoms In People w/ Depression
08/03/2009 Job Opening: Senior Mgt Position; Western New York

July

07/30/2009 HHS Announces Recovery Act Funding to Expand Health Professions Training
07/30/2009 UPenn: 3 New Guides on Supporting LGBT Individuals w/ Psych Disabilities
07/30/2009 MNT: Weight Loss Improves Mood For People w/ Depression
07/30/2009 AP: Gov. Paterson Signs Bills To Improve Health Care Access
07/29/2009 MHW: Lawmakers Forge Ahead w/ MH Screening Bill for Veterans
07/29/2009 NYT: Sotomayor Clears First Hurdle Toward Supreme Court
07/29/2009 3 Free Webinars: WRAP for Vets, Ticket-To-Work,Getting Through Tough Economy
07/29/2009 OMH: Telepsychiatry Helps To Fill NY's Shortage of Child/Adolescent Psychiatrists
07/28/2009 MHW: NIDA Awards Grants To Address Smoking By People w/ Psych Disabilities
07/28/2009 WP: People w Addiction and MH Issues Not Receiving Adequate Treatment
07/28/2009 Job Posting: MIG Director;Research Foundation for MH, Inc/Albany NY
07/28/2009 OMH Provides Update On Service Demo's For Older Adults
07/27/2009 MHW: MH Groups See Delay in Reform as Possible Impediment to Progress
07/27/2009 DN: Paterson Appoints Valerie Grey State Ops Director
07/27/2009 NYS OMH Participates in National Summit to Eliminate Disparities in MH
07/27/2009 Job Announcement: Deputy Director - Howie T. Harp Peer Advocacy Center NYC
07/24/2009 Groups Praise Obama On UN Convention Signing; Push To End Inst Bias
07/24/2009 Study: People w/ Psych Dis. Return to Work Faster w/ Integrated Care
07/24/2009 Crain's: Paterson Admn Releases Report on Costs of Health Care Reform
07/24/2009 T&G: MA Advocates Push For Peer-Run Crisis Respite
07/22/2009 NIMH Taps 2 NYS Teams to Identify Optimal 'First Break' Interventions
07/22/2009 NYT: Judge Blocks Paterson's Lt. Gov. Pick
07/22/2009 NYT: NYC/NYS Agree to Repay Feds In Medicaid Claims Dispute
07/21/2009 NYT: Report Reveals Drop in NYS Revenue;Admin's Updated Financial Expected
07/21/2009 New Study: Vets From Iraq/Afghanistan High Risk For Psychiatric Disability
07/21/2009 MHW: MH Relieved About Rescinded Medicaid Regs;Advocates 'Still On Guard', Calls For Innovation
07/21/2009 VESID Consumer Forum;July 30th NYC-Community Input Needed!
07/20/2009 NYAPRS Statewide Advocacy Forums;Starting Monday in Binghamton
07/20/2009 MHW: Field Sees Medical Homes As Key In Health Reform
07/20/2009 LG, TU: State Urged To Ban Electroshock On Minors
07/20/2009 Breaking News on PROS, Recovery Centers, Employment,Wellness Coaching at NYAPRS Fall Conference!
07/20/2009 GN: Senate Session Ends;Member Items Released-Returning in September
07/17/2009 MHW: MH Groups Continue To Make The Case For Integrated Care
07/17/2009 EEOC Releases Notice On ADA Amendments Act of 2008
07/17/2009 NYT: Criminal Inquiry Begins in Esmin Green Death
07/17/2009 Newsday: Senate Oks Reforms, Not Mayoral Control
07/16/2009 KHN: House Dems Unveil Health Reform Bill; Details Emerge
07/16/2009 BN: Focus is on NYC as Reshuffled Senate Returns
07/16/2009 KHN: Immigrants w/ Psych Disab Have Slim Chance at Getting Care When Arrested
07/16/2009 NYAPRS Releases Details of Sept 16-18 Annual Conference!!!
07/15/2009 USPRA Urges Members to 'Stay Vigilant' to Include Psych Rehab in Health Care Reform
07/15/2009 Reuters: Study May Prompt Rethink On Schizophrenia Drugs
07/15/2009 Crain's: The Next Crisis In Albany: The Budget; Attend NYAPRS Advocacy Forums!
07/14/2009 AP: 'Ugly Albany Politics' May Return
07/14/2009 NYAPRS Releases Details of Sept. 16-18 Annual Conference!!!
07/14/2009 OMH Imposes Restrictions on ECT for Children,Advocates Seek Full Ban at Capitol Demo Tomorrow
07/13/2009 Breaking News: Senate Deadlock-Ending? Espada To Return To Dems?
07/09/2009 NYT: Paterson Picks Lt. Gov To Break Split; Political / Legal Challenges Ensue
07/09/2009 NYSOMH Seeks Nominees to Attend Regional Recovery Center Forums
07/09/2009 Study: Students With Depression 2x As Likely To Drop Out Of College
07/09/2009 July 15 NYC Consumer Forum Features MH Commissioner Karpati
07/08/2009 Make Access to MH Services a Key Part of Health Reform
07/07/2009 NYAPRS Releases Details of Sept 16-18 Annual Conference!
07/07/2009 NYT: Welfare Checks to Increase for First Time in 19 Years
07/07/2009 Join Nat. Disability Rights Groups in Backing Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor
07/07/2009 Study: 40% of Americans w/ Schizophrenia Have Service Gaps of 6 Mos. or Longer
07/07/2009 NYS Senate Update: Talks Continue;Running a 31-31 Chamber, Chairs, Staff, Not Leadership
07/06/2009 NYS Senate Update: Impact on Mental Health
07/06/2009 Sederer: Can You Trust Your Psychiatrist?
07/06/2009 AP: Emerging Details Of Health Care Plans In Congress
07/06/2009 DiNapoli: Mid Year Budget Cuts Likely;Tax Revenue Down 35%
07/01/2009 MNT: HHS Rescinds/Delays Harmful Medicaid Regulations
07/01/2009 HIT: MH IT Gap Hinders Care Coordination, Access
07/01/2009 OMH July 8 Webinar: Stimulus Funded Peer Education / Employment Initiative

June

06/30/2009 GN: Judge Rules NYS Senate Must Convene Jointly Today; GOP May Appeal
06/30/2009 MNT: Bazelon Report Chronicles Unfulfilled Promise of Olmstead Decision
06/29/2009 MNT: New Snapshots Show States Vary In Providing Quality HC
06/29/2009 Study: One In 25 Deaths Is Drinking-Related
06/29/2009 NYS Hosts MH/Law Enforcement Summit: Diversion, Specialized Training, Response Teams
06/29/2009 NYS OMH Enhances Website;Mental Health Information More Accessible
06/26/2009 WP: Groups Urge VA to Reform Disability Claim Procedures
06/26/2009 CMHS Consumer E-News: National Teleconference on MH Recovery (6/30/09)
06/26/2009 MHEP Annual Conference: 'Community Building' Aug.5th 2009 Western NY
06/25/2009 Report: Cost-Effective Olmstead Principles Are Necessary for Health Care Reform, Civil Rights
06/24/2009 SLPD: Nursing Homes Get Old For Many w/ Disabilities; Advocates Push CCA
06/24/2009 THR: NY's Adult Homes Haven't Changed-Bad Facilities Remain Open-Reform Far Off
06/24/2009 AP: Deal Reached To Cut Medicare Rx Costs; Deal May Narrow 'Doughnut Hole'
06/24/2009 Now Accepting Applications: YOUTH POWER! Statewide Youth Leadership Forum
06/23/2009 Olmstead's 10th: Obama Administration Issues New Housing, Medicaid, Enforcement Initiatives
06/23/2009 Bazelon Welcomes Obama Olmstead Initiatives, Readies Report on 'Unfulfilled Promise'
06/23/2009 Gold: Olmstead's Anniversary and Disability Civil Rights
06/23/2009 Ten Years After Landmark Supreme Court Disability Ruling: How Far Have We Come?
06/22/2009 Paterson Calls Special Tuesday Senate Session,Suggests Stand In President, Negotiators
06/22/2009 DiNapoli Files Regs to Ensure Nonprofits are Paid Interest on Late Payments
06/22/2009 MHW: MH Field Weighs In On Senate Health Care Reform Proposal
06/22/2009 Rochester NY Peer Conference:
06/22/2009 NY1: Rights Advocates Call for Criminal Charges in Esmin Green Death Cover Up
06/19/2009 Gold: Olmstead's Anniversary and Disability Civil Rights
06/19/2009 MNT: Study Links Depression w/ Chronic Pain; Link Stronger in Women & African Americans
06/18/2009 Priester: Cultural Competence-Does It Really Make a Difference?
06/18/2009 July 15 NYC Consumer Forum Features MH Commissioner Karpati
06/16/2009 PA Advocates Sue State for Segregating People w/ Disabilities
06/16/2009 Gannett: 31-31 Split Looms For NYS Senate; Power Sharing Sought
06/16/2009 ABC News: Study Links ADHD Drugs to Sudden Death in Children
06/16/2009 Obama/Reid: Hate-Crimes Bill a Priority; Expands Protection To People w/ Disabilities
06/15/2009 DN: As Monserrate Prepares to Flip Again, NYS Senate Faces 31-31 Split
06/15/2009 AP: Obama Wants New Cuts In Medicaid / Medicare Spending
06/15/2009 MNT: Insomnia May Be Treated Effectively By Meditation
06/15/2009 MHW: Advocates Making Case for BH in Health Care Reform, Pushing Co-Sponsorship of Key Bill
06/11/2009 National Memorial for People w/ Psych Disabilities Buried at State Hospitals
06/11/2009 MNT: House Health Bill To Include Public Plan,'Require' Coverage
06/11/2009 Federal Report: Minorities & Poor Find Communicating w/ Doctors More Difficult
06/11/2009 June 17th Orange Co. MH & Wellness Conference: Register Now!
06/10/2009 Announcement: New York Makes Work Pay Project
06/10/2009 SAMHSA Seeks Applicants to Recognize Seclusion and Restraint Reduction Efforts
06/10/2009 Bazelon: Sen. Finance Presents Proposals for Healthcare Reform
06/10/2009 AP: GAO Study Finds PWD Still Face Barriers To Voting
06/10/2009 OMH Free Webinar Series: June 24th
06/09/2009 CBS: NY Legislative Session 'Up-In-Air
06/09/2009 NYT: Obama to Forge a Greater Role on Health Care
06/09/2009 Free SAMHSA TC: Suicide Prevention & Role of the Social Determinants of Health
06/08/2009 Call Washington TODAY in Support of National Disability Health Reforms!!
06/08/2009 MHW: MH Field Gears Up For Reintroduction ofMedicaid Restoration Bill
06/08/2009 HHS: Mann Appointed Director of CMSO
06/08/2009 Paterson, Union Deal: 4,500 Retirement Incentives, Eliminate 2,500 Open Jobs, New Pension Restrictions
06/05/2009 Study: Early Therapy Can Save Teens from Depression
06/05/2009 Poughkeepsie Journal: Make Timothy's Law Permanent!
06/05/2009 Report: Smoking Declines As Alcohol & Drug Use Remains Steady
06/05/2009 NYT: Slumping Economy Limiting Access to Medication
06/04/2009 MHN: Peer Run Services Playing Pivotal Roles
06/04/2009 Study: SSDI Benefits Awarded Disparately Across the U.S.
06/04/2009 NYT: NY Pharmacies to Provide Prescription Data inMultiple Languages
06/04/2009 NYC Peer Specialist Conference: 'Change We Can Believe In!' 6/22 in NYC
06/03/2009 HC Reform Must Be Done This Year; Kennedy Circulates Draft of Legislation
06/03/2009 Campaign for Mental Health Recovery (CMHR) Update 6/09
06/03/2009 Study: Few US Pharmacies Offer Rx's in Spanish
06/03/2009 New Study: High Prevalence of Psych Disability in Nation's Jails
06/02/2009 MHW: Conn. Smoking Cessation Program Achieves Success
06/02/2009 Paterson Boosts Gun Safety Law That Has Reported on 75K Involuntarily Committed NYers
06/02/2009 Parents w/ Psych Disabilities' Custody Law Runs Into Controversy
06/02/2009 NY's Sex Offender Law Questioned In Wake Of Shooting
06/02/2009 Alert: Urge State Leaders To Make T-Law Permanent! Call NOW!

May

05/28/2009 DS: White House 'Very Concerned' About Seclusion, Restraint
05/28/2009 Harding to Direct Coalition's Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery
05/28/2009 MNT: Fear Of Family Reaction Barrier To Tx For Teens w/ Depression
05/28/2009 AP & NYT: NYC To Pay $2M in Esmin Green Tragedy Suit
05/27/2009 Bazelon: Sotomayor Pick Good News for People w/ Psych Disabilities
05/27/2009 LA Times: Psychiatrists Rewriting The Mental Health Bible
05/27/2009 Groups Mark Anniversary of Esmin Green's Tragic Death in ER
05/26/2009 MHW: Mediation Shows Promise in Keeping PWPD in Housing
05/26/2009 Alert: Urge State Leaders To Make T-Law Permanent! Call NOW!
05/26/2009 Syracuse Teen: MI Makes Me Different Not Crazy
05/26/2009 KHDR: Report Finds Racial Disparities In NYS Health Plans
05/21/2009 NEJM: Congressional Action on Health Care Reform
05/21/2009 MHN: 'Finding My Voice' by Peter Ashenden
05/21/2009 Alert: Urge State Leaders To Make T-Law Permanent! Call Tuesday May 26th !
05/20/2009 Lawmakers Consider Medicare/Medicaid Changes To Pay For Health Reform
05/20/2009 Funding Available: Ticket to Work/Self-Sufficiency Program-Employment Networks
05/20/2009 MHN: Self-Empowerment In An Adult Home
05/19/2009 KDHPR: Obama Highlights Health Reform Progress in Weekly Address
05/19/2009 MHN: Supporting Transformation Towards Recovery Based Services
05/19/2009 CL: Amid Reforms, Staff Still Fear NYC Hospital's Climate
05/18/2009 MH Field Gears Up To Promote Behavioral Health In Health Reform As Congress Works On Bills
05/18/2009 OMH: 'LifeSpan' Wellness Toolkits Online,PSYCKES Advisory Mtng, 'Go Direct-Direct Express' Webinar
05/18/2009 NMQF: Report Finds Racial Disparities in Medication Access
05/18/2009 Gov. Paterson Introduces Leg To Improve Access To Healthcare
05/15/2009 Study: Most Teen Depression Sufferers Don't Get Tx
05/15/2009 NC: MH and Subs Abuse Portions of Obama 2010 Budget
05/15/2009 Ohio One-Stop Clinic Offers Innovative Integrated Healthcare
05/15/2009 HDN: Psychiatric Drugs Linked To Cardiac Death Risk
05/14/2009 MHN: Recovery For People w/ Psych Disabilities In Long-Term Care
05/14/2009 BU Center for Psych Rehab: MH and Rehab Newsletter May 2009
05/14/2009 Study: Acupuncture is a Promising Tx for Depression; Deserves More Study
05/14/2009 Gov. Paterson Announces $175M In Long-Term Care Reforms
05/13/2009 NYT: Recession Drains Social Security and Medicare
05/13/2009 NYS Catholic Conference Supports Permanent Timothy's Law
05/13/2009 Remember Garden Events in Rochester NY: May 20-21 & June 29
05/13/2009 JN: Yonkers Introduces Police MH Crisis InterventionTeam
05/12/2009 NYS Assembly Marks Disabilities Awareness Day
05/12/2009 ND: Trial Seeking Community Integration for NY's Adult Home Residents Begins
05/12/2009 AP: Man Demands Right To Refuse Electroshock
05/12/2009 Gold: $1 Billion CDBG Stimulus Act Funds - Housing for People with Disabilities?
05/11/2009 MHW: NY Lawmakers Introduce Peer Crisis Diversion Bill
05/11/2009 HHS: Health Budget Puts Reform 1st; Industry Pledges Cost Control
05/11/2009 HA: Hogan,Sederer Seek Targeted Reforms in Wake of MH Crises
05/08/2009 NYS Assembly Disability Awareness Day: Monday May 11th Albany
05/08/2009 NCCBH: Obama Budget Mostly Level Funds SAMHSA $
05/08/2009 Paterson Applauds Obama Administration's Medicaid Rules Changes
05/08/2009 June 17th Orange Co. MH Conference Focuses on Recovery,Employment, Crisis Diversion, Children
05/07/2009 U, JN and Gore: Permanent T-Law Necessary
05/07/2009 NY RNs Create Smoking Cessation Program For People w/ Psych Disabilities
05/07/2009 MNT: Women's MH Hit Hard By Recession,Signs of Resilience
05/06/2009 TU: Paterson Calls for Timothy's Law Permanence
05/06/2009 Governor Paterson Announces Legislation To Make Timothy?s Law Permanent
05/06/2009 MNT: Obama Plans 'Integrity' Initiatives in Medicaid,Medicare
05/06/2009 AP: Mental Health Courts Increase Despite Debate
05/06/2009 Forbes: Access To MH Care Improves, But Many Still Left Out
05/06/2009 2009 Alternatives Conference: Call for Papers and Scholarship Info
05/05/2009 TU: SANYS Urges Unions to Work w/ Gov & Legislature to Avert Layoffs
05/05/2009 Newsweek: Why Some Reject Meds and Make the Case for 'Mad Pride'
05/05/2009 NYS Introduces Free Prescription Discount Card
05/05/2009 National Council Signs onto Letter of Principles for Healthcare Reform
05/05/2009 CMS Partially Rescinds Onerous Case Management Regulation
05/05/2009 Reuters: More Americans Taking Psych Medication
05/05/2009 NYT: Paterson Seeks a Cap on State Spending
05/05/2009 NYS Legislature Introduces Landmark Peer Crisis Respite Bill
05/01/2009 MNT: Obama Makes Strides Towards Health Reform, Still Faces Challenges

April

04/30/2009 Reuters: US Senators Start Writing Healthcare Reform Bill
04/30/2009 MHW: Bad Economy Requires Creativity To Retain MH Staff
04/30/2009 May 26 Westchester Person Centered Services Conference Features Hogan, Ragins, Mathai, Koerner
04/30/2009 Announcement: NYAPRS Conference Call for Presentations Extended to May 7th!
04/29/2009 Alert: Support Efforts to Win Passage of Community Choice Act
04/29/2009 Correction: Timothy's Law Call-in Phone Numbers
04/29/2009 Study: Racism Creates Higher Rates of MH Concerns in Kids
04/29/2009 US Senate Confirms Sebelius To Head HHS
04/29/2009 TU: Concessions or Layoffs Needed to Balance NYS Budget
04/28/2009 KDHR: House Approves Measure To Fast-Track Health Care Reform
04/28/2009 NYAPRS/Community Access Film Fest Highlights MH Stigma; Saturday in Brooklyn
04/28/2009 Ehealth4NY Web Site Educate and Engage New Yorker's on eHealth
04/28/2009 Spring 'We Can Work' Regional Forums: Hope & Resources for Employment!
04/28/2009 Albany's Clearview Center Pairs w/ Lark Tavern for Fundraising & Fun
04/28/2009 Bazelon: Supportive Housing Works; New Housing Fact Sheet Released
04/28/2009 Non-Profit Funding: DOJ Jail/Prison Reentry Programs
04/28/2009 Florida Times Union Pushes For Self Directed Care
04/28/2009 NYT: Congress Preps for Final Budget Vote/Major Healthcare Initiatives
04/28/2009 AMN:
04/28/2009 Curie: The Need for a Strong SAMHSA
04/28/2009 May 7 - MHANYS Albany Reception Features Experts on Returning Veterans
04/28/2009 Voices of the Heart: Great Escape Fun Park, Lake George NY May 09'
04/27/2009 TU: Anglin Resigns Top NYS Budget Post
04/27/2009 MNT: MHA Calls For Action To End Mental Health Disparities
04/27/2009 Study: Increased Health Insurance Coverage Reduces Racial Health Disparities
04/22/2009 National Disability Leaders Have Historic Meeting at the White House
04/22/2009 NYT: US Senate To Deliver Health Reform Bills In June
04/22/2009 GNS: NYS Senate Seeks 'Good Gov't' Reforms;MH Advocates Share 1 Concern
04/21/2009 Recession Stress Burdens NY's Mental Health Agencies
04/21/2009 BU's Center for Psych Rehab: Higher Ed Support,Employment, Self-Determination
04/21/2009 KDHR: US Congress Returns To Tackle Health Reform
04/21/2009 Submit Your Presentation for NYAPRS Annual Conference by April 30!
04/20/2009 DOH Awards $3.2M to ACF's For Air Conditioning; Join CIAD May 4th in Albany!
04/20/2009 NJ to Launch New Peer Wellness Coaching Training,Certificate Program
04/20/2009 Employment: SSA Linking People w/ Disabilities to SSA Jobs
04/20/2009 Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Olmstead! Support Anita Cameron!
04/17/2009 Submit Your Presentation for NYAPRS Annual Conference by April 30!
04/17/2009 Alert: Contact your Representative about the Community Choice Act!
04/17/2009 GNS: Delayed State Report Holding Up Legislation To Extend Timothy's Law
04/17/2009 Governor Paterson Creates Action Initiative To Address Addiction
04/17/2009 Commissioner Hogan Releases MH Clinic Reform Materials
04/16/2009 We Can Work Campaign Webinar - 4/29 at 1PM
04/16/2009 Breaking News on Innovative Integrated Care, Emergency Initiatives
04/15/2009 NYAPRS Executive Seminar Early Bird Discount Extended Till This Friday
04/15/2009 Bazelon MH Policy Report: 4/09;HC Reform, LTC, CRJ Commission
04/15/2009 April 29 Bronx PC Trauma Conference: From Fragmentation to Integration
04/15/2009 Study: Two-Thirds Primary Care Doc's Can't Get MHCare For Patients
04/15/2009 MNT: Obama Establishes White House Office Of Health Reform
04/13/2009 Breaking News on PROS, Peer Services, Employment,Clinic Reform: NYAPRS Executive Seminar!
04/13/2009 Alert: Urge State Leaders To Make T-Law Permanent! Call Tuesday 4/15/09!
04/13/2009 NYS Psych Institute Launches Cultural Competence Website
04/13/2009 NYT: Psychiatric Group Ends Industry-Sponsored Seminars
04/09/2009 Register for NYAPRS Executive Seminar Program - April 23-24 - Albany, NY
04/09/2009 Study: Recession Causing Prescriptions To Go Unfilled
04/09/2009 MH Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 Summary
04/09/2009 NY's Prescription Saver Cards; Eligibility, Applying, FAQ's
04/08/2009 Paterson Layoff Plan Includes 2400 OMH/OMRDD Jobs
04/08/2009 Paterson Announces Economic Recovery Funds For Health & Human Services
04/08/2009 Call For Papers: Nat. Summit on Improving Police Response to Ppl w/ Psych Disabilities
04/07/2009 BG: Rx Firms Tied To Creation of Psychiatric Treatment Guides
04/07/2009 KDHPR: Sen. Finance Expected To Confirm Sebelius AsHHS Sec
04/07/2009 Report: 9 Ppl w/Psych Disabilities Made 2,700 ER Visits In Texas; $3m Cost
04/07/2009 Job: Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies;Director-Center for Rehab & Recovery
04/07/2009 MHW: NYS Advocates Savor Budget Victories For Key MH Programs
04/07/2009 AP: Social Security Clogged With Disability Claims
04/07/2009 MNT: Fed Leg To Address Lack Of Child/Adolescent Psychiatrists
04/07/2009 Spring 'We Can Work' Regional Forums: Hope, Resources for Employment!
04/07/2009 5th Annual NYC MH Film Fest: Stomping Out Stigma! April 25th
04/02/2009 Funding: SAMHSA Young Adult/Youth HealthyTransitions Initiative
04/02/2009 CDN: Mental Health Not Factor In Violent Crimes
04/02/2009 Social Security's Economic Recovery One-Time $250 Payment Info
04/01/2009 National Council on Disability Calls for New Federal Approach to Disability Policy
04/01/2009 Study: Supportive Housing Saves Tax Dollars
04/01/2009 NYS Case Mgt Conference: Relationships & Recovery:5/4 - 5/6, Albany NY
04/01/2009 CONTINUED: NYS Case Mgt Conference: Relationships & Recovery:5/4 - 5/6, Albany NY

March

03/31/2009 Funding: SAMHSA Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration Grants
03/31/2009 NYS Leg. Restores $$ To Implement Prison Reform For PWPD
03/31/2009 State Budget Update: SSI Rep Payee Proposal Rejected,AH $$, Medicaid Rx
03/30/2009 Ruling: Woman Who Didn't Disclose Depression Can't Collect Unemployment $
03/30/2009 NYS Preserves Benefits, Eligibility for Some Groups Receiving Stimulus SSI Payment
03/30/2009 BN: Ontime NYS Budget Deal Reached, Many Expect Mid Year Cuts
03/30/2009 Peer Groups Give Veterans Hope
03/30/2009 Virginia State Hospital Adds Peer, Recovery Focus
03/30/2009 CT: Recent Suicides Put Spotlight On Preventing Tragedies
03/30/2009 NYS Budget Deal Restores SSI,1% Community Services Cuts, SHU Law
03/26/2009 Alert: Medication Access in Jeopardy!! Call State Leaders NOW!!
03/26/2009 Racial / Ethnic Disparities in Behavioral HC: April 7th & 8th, Rochester NY
03/26/2009 DS: Top White House Aide Dale Talks Disability Policy
03/25/2009 NYT: With No Union Concessions, State Plans to Cut 9,000 Jobs
03/25/2009 Dr. Sederer: Real Progress on Homelessness 'Housing First'
03/25/2009 GNS: NYS Offers Prescription-Drug Discount Program
03/25/2009 Jobs: 2 Director Positions in Upstate NY
03/24/2009 MNT: HHS Gives $268M In Recovery $$ For Hosp.Serving Uninsured/Vulnerable
03/24/2009 Alert: Urge NYS Leaders To Protect Medication Access for PWPD!!
03/24/2009 Free WRAP Webinar w/ Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland: March 25th at 1pm
03/23/2009 New Report Underscores Parents w/ Psych Disabilities
03/23/2009 DB,AP: Nursing Homes Serve 41% More People w/ Psych Disabilities
03/23/2009 BG: Facing Death, A Plea For The Dignity Of Psychiatric Patients
03/23/2009 Register for Albany April 23-24 NYAPRS Executive Seminar Program
03/23/2009 Alert: Urge State Leaders To Make T-Law Permanent!!! Call NOW!!!
03/20/2009 Correction: 'TK' Simon Remembered As Pioneering MH Advocate
03/20/2009 In Honor and Memory of Victor Pagano
03/20/2009 LAT: Obama Addresses Disability Rights at LA Town Meeting
03/20/2009 Urge NYS To Protect Med Access for People w/ Psych Disabilities; Call Now!
03/19/2009 Urge NYS To Protect Med Access for People w/ Psych Disabilities; Call Now!
03/19/2009 OTH: 'TK' Simon Remembered As Pioneering MH Advocate
03/19/2009 Nassau County CDT Converts to PROS
03/18/2009 NY Advocates Urge Senate To Save SHU Law
03/18/2009 Free WRAP Webinar w/ Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland: March 25th at 1pm
03/17/2009 LG: MH Advocates Press for Timothy's Law, SHU,Access to Meds, Suicide Prevention
03/17/2009 IJ: Rise In County MH Cases Coincides w/ EconomicDownturn
03/17/2009 Alert: Urge The NYS Legislature To Restore Community MH COLA!
03/16/2009 SHCS: More Info About $250 One-Time SS/SSI Payments
03/16/2009 CBPP: As 34 States Make Harmful Cuts, Stimulus Is Reducing Harm
03/16/2009 STUDY: Edu Before Ppl Leave Hospital Lowers Readmissions, ED Visits, Saves $$
03/16/2009 WHO Study: Social Inequality Heightens Mental Health Problems
03/16/2009 ACMHA Meeting Addresses Peer Support Practices, Innovations
03/16/2009 NYT: Senate to Join Assembly in Proposing Tax on Wealthy
03/13/2009 Advocates Urge Legislators to Restore Community Mental Health COLA
03/13/2009 MNT: Reducing Suicidal Behaviors Among Teens; Obesity Link Found
03/13/2009 CBPP: States Can Help Medicaid Beneficiaries Maintain Coverage Using Stimulus Tools
03/12/2009 Eliminating Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Behavioral HC: April 7&8 Rochester NY
03/12/2009 ACMHA: Rep Kennedy Pushes for Holistic Care,Prevention at Obama Health Forum
03/12/2009 OMH Proposes Residential Programs to Address Eating Disorders
03/12/2009 NAMI Survey Includes Focus on Integrated Health, Empowerment, Community Integration
03/12/2009 Alert: Urge State Leaders To Restore SSI Cut inTheir Budget Bills!
03/10/2009 Alert: Urge Your Legislators to Put SSI Cut Restoration in Budget Bills! Call Now!
03/10/2009 NYAPRS Grassroots Report: SSI, SHU, COLA Updates
03/10/2009 CL: Ralliers Want SSI Safety Net Restored
03/09/2009 Alert: Urge Your Legislators to Put SSI Cut Restoration in Budget Bills! Call Now!
03/09/2009 TU: Thinking Outside Of The Box
03/09/2009 PN: MH Parity Added to SCHIP, More Access to Care
03/06/2009 Ervin: Obama's Stimulus Package Aids People With Disabilities
03/06/2009 Alert: Urge Your Legislators to Put SSI Cut Restoration in Budget Bills!
03/05/2009 In Honor and Memory of Rick Sostchen
03/05/2009 Baker: Funneling Billions Into Same Old Hospital-Based System Won't Improve Outcomes
03/05/2009 Wachtler: Don't Delay Humanity Any Further
03/04/2009 Action Alert: Urge State Leaders To Make T-Law Permanent!! Call Today!!
03/04/2009 NYT: Fatal Illness More Likely In Bipolar Patients
03/04/2009 KDHPR: Obama Taps Sebelius and DeParle To Lead HC Overhaul
03/04/2009 NYS Senate Release Analysis of Stimulus Impact on NYS
03/03/2009 WP: Cassandra Butts to Head EEOC
03/03/2009 Action Alert: Urge State Leaders to Restore the SSI Cut! Call Now!!
03/03/2009 Study of 5 Crisis Alternatives Shows Many Do Better w/out Psych Drugs
03/03/2009 April 23-24 NYAPRS Executive Seminar Program, Registration Now Available!
03/02/2009 MNT: Highlights of Obama's 2010 Healthcare Budget
03/02/2009 Action Alert: Urge State Leaders to Restore the SSI Cut!! Call Tuesday 3/3!
03/02/2009 LG: Delay Of SHU Law Raising Advocates' Ire
03/02/2009 MHW: Federal Court Decision Could Aid Integration For NY Consumers
03/02/2009 WP: Gov. Of Kansas Tapped to Lead HHS; Sebelius Key To HC Reform Plans

February

02/27/2009 GN: Suit Proceeds Over N.Y's Warehousing of Adult Home Residents
02/27/2009 Study: Major Obstacles for NY's Poor In Renewing Health Insurance
02/26/2009 GNS: NYS Advocates Protest Proposed Delay Of Prison Reform Initiative
02/26/2009 ANI: Diabetics More Likely to Be Depressed During Pregnancy
02/25/2009 KDHR: Obama Admn To Begin Distributing $15B in Medicaid $$ To States Today
02/25/2009 SSI Next Step: Urge State Leaders to Restore the SSI Cut!
02/24/2009 Ballard: Stimulus Provides Section 8, Retrofit Housing Assistance
02/24/2009 Obama Disability Lead Dale Seeks Info on New Stimulus Inspired Job Hires
02/23/2009 State by State Stimulus VR Funding Summary
02/23/2009 DG: Millionaires Eyed As NYS Budget Fix
02/20/2009 SSA Issues Info on $250 One Time Stimulus Payments
02/20/2009 NYT: Judge Rejects NYS' Effort to Dismiss Adult Home ADA Suit
02/20/2009 OMH,APA Issue Cautions on Antipsychotic Drug Prescribing and Use
02/20/2009 March 3 NYC Nursing Home Diversion Waiver Presentation
02/19/2009 King: Paterson Health Care 'Cuts' Are Actually Critical Reforms
02/19/2009 OMH to Host Feb 25 Free Webinar on Outpatient Rights
02/19/2009 CHN Stimulus Chart Helps Highlight Aid to Disability Community
02/18/2009 OMRDD Commissioner Honored With NYAPRS Public Policy Leadership Award
02/18/2009 Bazelon, Families USA: Stimulus Impact on PWD,Medicaid
02/18/2009 AP, Newsday: Fed Stimulus Doesn't End NY Fiscal Fight
02/18/2009 Albany April 23-4 NYAPRS Executive Seminar Program,Registration Now Available!
02/18/2009 SSI Alert: Visit, Call, Fax Your State Legislators This Week! Toolkit Available
02/17/2009 NYT: Deal Reached in Congress on $789 Billion Stimulus Plan
02/17/2009 Nationwide Peer Run Groups Urged to Support Effort to Boost Federal $$
02/17/2009 Paterson Seeks On Time Budget, Silver: You Can't Cut Way Out of Crisis
02/17/2009 NY's Proposed SSI Cut: A Return to 1979, $166 Below Poverty
02/17/2009 USPRA: DC Deal Boosts VR$, Suggests Takedown of Proposed New Rehab Rules, Urges Calls to Congress
02/17/2009 Biden: Kareem Dale Appointed Special Ass't to President for Disability Policy
02/17/2009 NY: Stimulus Will Prevent School Cuts, Boost Housing, Uncertain Medicaid Use
02/17/2009 Times Union Decries Paterson Proposal to Weaken SHU Law Implementation
02/17/2009 Updated SSI Advocacy Toolkit for Next Week's Local Legislative Meetings
02/17/2009 MHW: MH Field Pleased About Medicaid, Research $$ in Stimulus
02/17/2009 Paterson Details $24 Billion in Stimulus for NY
02/11/2009 AP: Stimulus Proposals to Boost SSI, Medicaid,Special Ed, Health Records
02/11/2009 NYAPRS Seeks Administrative Coordinator
02/11/2009 Paterson Threatens Millionaires Tax Veto Without $11B Cuts, Would Use Stimulus to Take Down His Tax Hikes
02/10/2009 Sebelius Called Top HHS Candidate;VR/IL/IDEA $ in Both Stimulus Pkgs
02/10/2009 AP: State Budgets Being Delayed By Stimulus Debate
02/10/2009 NYT: NY Plan to Raise Taxes on the Rich Is Gaining Momentum
02/10/2009 SSI Alert: Schedule Presidents' Day Break Local Legislative Meetings
02/09/2009 Bazelon: Call Your Senator NOW to Protect Disability Stimulus Funding!
02/09/2009 MHW: Mental Illness Not A Strong Predictor Of Violence
02/09/2009 NYT: Amid Shocking DOJ Report on Abuse & Coercion, Kings County Hospital Makes Reforms
02/09/2009 Newsday, AP: States Look to Stimulus, Bottle Bills to Raise Revenues
02/09/2009 TU Profiles OMH Medical Director Lloyd Sederer
02/06/2009 Hogan Testimony - Part II: Medicaid Clinic, Hosp/ER,CDT/PROS Initiatives
02/06/2009 Hogan Testimony - Part I: Hospital/Housing,Coordination/Collaboration, Employment/Peer Initiatives
02/06/2009 HP: Gottstein Protects America's Children w/ Psychiatric Disabilities
02/06/2009 U.S. DOL To Begin Monthly Data Series On Employment Of PWD
02/06/2009 SSI Campaign Next Steps: Presidents' Day Break Local Legislative Meetings
02/05/2009 USN: New SCHIP Law Increases Children's MH Coverage
02/05/2009 Split Views On Millionaire's Tax
02/05/2009 BG: Peer Warmlines Offer Support Thru Crisis; Reduce Need For Costly Hospitalizations
02/04/2009 Reports: Antidepressant Access Preserved in Deficit Reduction Plan
02/04/2009 DRP: 1% Cola Cut, Antidepressant Access Restored, Timothy's Law Action Needed
02/04/2009 Psych Services: New Study Touts Impact of WRAP
02/04/2009 NW: Psych Disabilities Linked to Higher Mortality from Medical Illnesses
02/04/2009 New Book Calls for Greater ECT Oversight, Accurate Pt Information, Choice
02/03/2009 Inspector: Insurers Overcharged Beneficiaries,Taxpayers by Billions for Medicare Part D
02/03/2009 AHRQ Study: Atypical Antipsychotics' Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Adults
02/03/2009 New Study: Mental Illnesses Don't Trigger Violence
02/03/2009 Alert: Urge State Legislators to Maintain Open Access to Antidepressants
02/03/2009 Most Large Businesses Hire PWD; $$ For Accommodations Differ Little From General Pop
02/02/2009 Forbes: The Worst Places To Be Sick And Poor
02/02/2009 AHN: Senate To Take Up $900 Billion Stimulus Today; GOP Continues Opposition
02/02/2009 NPR: Medicaid Remains an Issue in Stimulus Package
02/02/2009 Leg. Gazette: Albany Demonstration Cry

January

01/30/2009 MCH: New CA MH Program Geared Towards Minority Communities; Aims To Reduce Stigma
01/30/2009 Bazelon: Congress Passes SCHIP Bill that Includes Equal Mental Health Coverage
01/29/2009 Fox: House Passes Stimulus, Senate To Start Debate Monday
01/29/2009 MHASC Alert: Call Albany Today to Preserve the Promise of Prison MH Reform!
01/29/2009 NYSOMH Sex Offender Treatment Report Points to Need for Restructuring
01/28/2009 NYAPRS Come to Albany Today to Press for This Year's Member Priorities
01/28/2009 1,000 Advocates Hold News Conference, Rally to Protest SSI Cut to Most Vulnerable
01/28/2009 NYAPRS Legislative Day: 1,000 Push for SSI Cut and SHU Bill Restorations, Much More!
01/28/2009 GNS: Group Protests Delay In End Of Solitary For Mentally Ill Prisoners
01/28/2009 CQ: AARP Seeks Stimulus Pkg Changes to Protect Medicaid HCBS
01/28/2009 Myers: Building a Responsive, Accountable, Recovery-Focused System of Care
01/28/2009 Gov Paterson to Hold Town Hall Meetings Next Week in Fulton, Cayuga, Broome Counties
01/26/2009 Fisher Urges Obama Team to Boost Self Directed Care,Peer Services/Input
01/26/2009 In Memory and Honor of Mimi Kravitz
01/26/2009 NY Moves Ahead on Integrating Co-Occuring Disorder Treatment
01/23/2009 January 2009 CMHR Update: Multicult Phase of Campaign, Promoting Workplace Inclusion
01/23/2009 NYAPRS Releases Details of April 23-24 Albany Executive Seminar 'A Life in The Community'
01/23/2009 Next Tuesday's Legislative Day to Bring 1,000 to Albany; Final Schedule, Positions
01/22/2009 Obama Taps Dale, Miller to Boost Disability Policy and Presence in Administration
01/22/2009 GNS: Advocates, Recipients Decry Plan To Cut SSI Aid
01/22/2009 NYT: In Albany, Higher Taxes for the Rich Expected
01/22/2009 Social Security Launches Fast Track Processing of Applications in 6-8 Days
01/21/2009 CDC/NACDD Issue Brief: The State of MH and Aging inAmerica 2009
01/21/2009 Free Workshop: Physical/MH of NYC's Cult/EthnicallyDiverse Comm; Feb 20th
01/21/2009 MNT: Health Provisions Among Public's Top PrioritiesFor Economic Stimulus
01/21/2009 Study: Peer Support Helps Postpartum Depression
01/21/2009 SR: Washington Poised To Expand SCHIP; Health Insurance To More Children
01/21/2009 Hogan: OMH Releases Online 'OMH News' January 2009
01/16/2009 CQ: Stimulus Draft Sparks Rush on Hill;Congress Shoots For Mid-February Completion
01/16/2009 Paterson Budget Amendments: No Significant Changes
01/16/2009 MHW: Obama Plan Extends Medicaid Rehab RegsMoratorium, Boosts SSI Relief
01/15/2009 NYT: House Votes to Expand Children's Health Care
01/15/2009 Urgent Action Alert: Ask US Senate to Vote for FairPay!!
01/15/2009 Physical Activity Improves Mood For PWPD
01/15/2009 NYS-OMH Consumer Affairs Webinar:
01/15/2009 Obama Stimulus Details: $ For Medicaid, State Aid,SSI Relief
01/14/2009 Bazelon: SCHIP Vote By The House Likely This Week;Urge Your Lawmakers To Support It!
01/14/2009 Saperia: Restructuring OMH Sex Offender Mgt Program Can Save State $
01/14/2009 MNT: Obama Urges Congress To Pass Stimulus Quickly
01/13/2009 USA Today: Army Suicides Rise As Time Spent InCombat Increases
01/13/2009 Action Alert: Keep Calling Gov. Paterson;Rescind SSI Cuts!
01/13/2009 NY Would Get $8.2 Billion In Stimulus Plan;Education, Infrastructure, Medicaid
01/13/2009 Coalition to Restore SSI Cuts Meets w/ Executive,Preps for Hearing
01/12/2009 [NYAPRS Enews] GNS: NYS Restructures its MH Treatment Approach
01/12/2009 USA Today: Economy Prompts More Calls To SuicideHotlines
01/09/2009 NIDA Releases A New Research Report On Comorbidity Of Addiction And Other Mental Illnesses
01/09/2009 Higher Co-Payments A Bar For Seniors Needing Mental Health Care
01/09/2009 Disability Groups Offer Obama Detailed 9 Point Agenda
01/09/2009 Alert Call Gov. Paterson Monday to Rescind SSI Cuts!
01/09/2009 Paterson Says Stimulus Funds May Cover 20% Of NY?s Deficit
01/09/2009 NYS Creates Center of Excellence for the Intergration of Care
01/07/2009 Senate Dems Seal Deal To Take Majority
01/07/2009 Meet New NYS Senate MH Committee Chair Shirley Huntley
01/07/2009 Guv To Deliver Somber State Of The State Speech
01/07/2009 Expanding Health Care Coverage And Instituting Preventive Care For New York?s Most Vulnerable Citizens
01/06/2009 Drafting Economic Stimulus Bill Could Take Six More Weeks, Democrats Say
01/06/2009 Health Department Launches New Projects to Improve the Care of Chronically Ill Medicaid Patients
01/06/2009 Advocacy Push For Health Care Reform To Grow More Intense In ?09
01/06/2009 Obama Team Engages Public on Health Care
01/05/2009 Initiative Aims To Aid Mentally Ill Inmates; Help Managing Own Care To Be Offered
01/05/2009 Integration of Mental Health in Healthcare Reform
01/05/2009 Economy Takes A Toll On Mental Health
01/05/2009 Come to Regional Forums! NYAPRS 11th Annual Legislative Day Schedule
01/05/2009 State Controller Eyes Millionaires To Close $15b Budget Gap; NY Continues Stimulus; Paterson Preps for State of The State
01/05/2009 Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Veterans and Their Families
01/05/2009 Overcoming Unemployment And Mental Illness

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