Dec 13, 2018 | Mental Health Update
Last week, the New York Times and ProPublica published an article detailing a number of stories related to the court settlement agreement for individuals with mental illness transitioning from adult homes to supported housing. Recognizing an issue of this magnitude...
Dec 13, 2018 | Mental Health Update
Among the major advocacy items for the coming year for MHANYS is to increase the funding for the Geriatric Mental Health Demonstration Projects. Over ten years ago, legislation was signed and two million dollars was added in the budget to pay for the Geriatric Mental...
Dec 12, 2018 | Mental Health Update
Through the collective voices of the entire behavioral health community, we have been able to help reform the system of care in New York. This is one of those times we need everyone to speak out in support of parity. This bill will help provide greater clarity and...
Dec 11, 2018 | Mental Health Update
We have just found out that Senator David Carlucci has been announced as the new Mental Hygiene Chair. This is great news as Senator Carlucci was the former chair and has been a great friend to MHANYS and the entire mental health community. He was the leader in the...
Dec 10, 2018 | Mental Health Update
Listed below is the testimony that MHANYS provided at the recent Assembly Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee. In addition to our testimony, we also referenced the importance of suicide prevention and highlighted our concerns about adult home reform...
Nov 28, 2018 | Mental Health Update
We urge you to please take a few minutes to call the Governor’s office and urge his support for a Small Business Tax Credit for hiring individuals with disabilities. Thanks to our colleagues at the NY Association of Independent Living for taking the lead on this...
