Aug 13, 2018 | Mental Health Update
It has been ten years since Behavioral Health Parity became federal law. Through Timothy’s Law in New York State and the Federal Parity Benefit, many people in commercial insurance plans, Medicaid Managed Care and CHIP have been able to get behavioral health benefits...
Jul 17, 2018 | Mental Health Update
SAMHSA’S WELLNESS INITIATIVE July 16, 2018 Learn How to Improve the Health Outcomes of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Join Us for **Innovative Approaches to Wellness in Behavioral Health: Announcing the Winners of SAMHSA’s 2018 Recognition of Excellence...
Jun 28, 2018 | Mental Health Update
I was honored yesterday to participate in the annual Awards Luncheon of the Southern Tier MHA. The Southern Tier MHA and their director Keith Leahey are doing a wonderful job of spreading the word about mental health education as well as providing innovative...
Jun 5, 2018 | Mental Health Update
The Justice Center is seeking nominations for its Code of Conduct Award . This is a great opportunity to recognize the wonderful work done by the dedicated men and women who provide services to people in need of support and care throughout New York State. Anyone who...
Jun 4, 2018 | Mental Health Update
Listed below is an interview on Friday with Liz Benjamin on Capitol Tonight about MHANYS new Mental Health Resource and Training Center. We are very excited about rolling out the Center in anticipation of the start date of July 1st for implementation of the new Mental...
Jun 1, 2018 | Mental Health Update
News from the New York Attorney General’s Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2018 Attorney General’s Press Office / 212-416-8060 nyag.pressoffice@ag.ny.gov A.G. UNDERWOOD RELEASES REPORT HIGHLIGHTING OFFICE’S WORK ENFORCING MENTAL HEALTH PARITY LAWS,...
