NYAPRS

September 2018 Self Help Calendar

Please review our September 2018 Self Help Calendar for activities and workshops this month.  If you are not yet connected with MHA, call 518-962-2077 and request an intake today.   Need someone to talk to?  Call our Hopeline at 1-800-440-8074 for 24-hour listening support.

Download the calendar here:  September 2018 Self Help Calendar

 

 

News from NYAPRS regarding the NYS Budget Deal: Housing, Workforce & Criminal Justice Wins!

NYAPRS Analysis of 2017-18 State Budget Agreement

Despite a turbulent process characterized by frequent fits and stops, a 3-way state budget agreement that was announced by Governor Cuomo last night and that is expected to be approved by both houses of the legislature over the coming days has turned out to be one of the best we’ve seen in a very long time.

NYAPRS members have a lot to be proud of! On February 28th, upwards of 700 spirited self and system advocates came to Albany to push for several historic housing and criminal justice initiatives, for long overdue increases to our long underpaid yet dedicated and skilled community workforce, for more community reinvestment dollars from state hospital downsizing and for an innovative pilot featuring a voluntary yet persistent approach to serving people and families in crisis.

Read more from the NYAPRS website