NYS Governor Hochul Appoints Dr. Mary T. Bassett as Commissioner of the Department of Health

• By: The Office of The Governor of New York State
• January 5th, 2022
• disease prevention, health commissioner, health promotion, public health, Winter 2022 Issue
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…that Mary will be bringing her strong leadership, fierce commitment to equity, and deep understanding of public health policy to this new role as New York State health commissioner,” said…

Overcoming Silos to Create Better Service Delivery

• By: Rola Aamar, PhD Relias
• April 19th, 2022
• behavioral health, healthcare, healthcare system, Integrated Care, recovery, resources, service delivery, social determinants of health, Spring 2022 Issue, substance use, treatment
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…treatment practices is how competent a provider feels in assessing and navigating the presenting condition. For example, many behavioral health or medical providers may underdiagnosis substance use conditions due to…

Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness: Peers Play a Critical Role

• By: Edwin Rosario Jose Cotto, LCSW Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• July 14th, 2022
• COVID-19, mental health stigma, peer specialists, peers, social stigma, stigma, Summer 2022 Issue
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…that taking care of our mental health is vital. I compare receiving mental health services to what the greatest athletes in the world receive from their coaches and teams. If…

Improving Help-Seeking and Reducing Stigma Through Public Messaging

• By: Jessica Zahn New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• July 14th, 2022
• mental health messaging, mental health stigma, public awareness, public messaging, seeking help, stigma, Summer 2022 Issue
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…Mental Health is eager to combat and shift in our society today. Everyone needs support. We are human with complex needs and emotions. In fact, 1 in 4 of us…

45 Years Within Human Services – Reflections and Where We Go From Here

• By: Frank L. Bird MEd, BCBA, LABA Melmark
• October 7th, 2022
• advocacy, compassionate care, deinstitutionalization, evidence-based practices, Fall 2022 Issue, fidelity, human services, leadership, mentoring, perseverance, service delivery, standards of excellence, support staff
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…a multi-state human service provider with premier private special education schools, professional development, training, and research centers, currently in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. At Melmark I have been able…

Supporting Families in the Recovery Process

• By: Ann Sullivan, MD New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• January 17th, 2023
• empathy, family, mental illness, Peer Support Specialists, recovery, treatment, Winter 2023 Issue
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…institutional setting to the community. With the support of these certified Mental Health Community Partners, individuals, and their chosen supporters, be it family, friends, or the Mental Health Community Partner,…

Mental Health Stigmas in the Black Community

• By: Meghann Simpson, BA Peer Advocate
• April 18th, 2023
• black community, cultural competency, mental health, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma
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…participants were not comfortable with acknowledging signs or symptoms of mental illness. Alvidrez also found that Black communities report that stigma as a significant barrier in their pursuit for professional…

New York Vulnerable: A Look at the Governor’s New Mental Health Plan

• By: Rabbi Simcha Weinstein Jewish Autism Network
• July 27th, 2023
• call to action, funding, neurodivergent youth, New York State, opinion, youth mental health, youth with disabilities
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…instincts were evident in her commonsense, get-down-to-business attitude, which is infused with profound compassion and empathy. It’s all too easy to be cynical about the promises of politicians, but I,…

Opioid Settlement Funds an Opportunity to Strengthen Services

• By: John J. Coppola, MSW The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State (ASAP) | InUnity Alliance
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction, Fall 2023 Issue, federal funding, harm reduction, infrastructure support, InUnity Alliance, New York State, Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, opioid settlement funds, prevention, recovery, substance use disorders, treatment, underserved communities, workforce crisis
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…settlement funds in a manner that addresses current community needs and remedies structural weaknesses caused by historic underfunding. ASAP and The Coalition have created the InUnity Alliance Policy Center as…

Addressing the Aging Crisis in New York’s Mental Health Housing

• By: Sebrina Barrett Association for Community Living (ACL)
• July 29th, 2024
• aging adults, mental health, staff training, Summer 2024 Issue, supportive housing
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…for Staff: To attract and retain skilled workers, it is essential to offer competitive pay. Better compensation would also reduce staff burnout, a common issue in this demanding field. Appropriate…