The Alliance for Rights and Recovery

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is a unique coalition of advocates Formerly known as NYAPRS.

Founded in 1981, The Alliance for Rights and Recovery has its origins in New York's clubhouse and social club community. Since then our aim has been to bring together and serve the needs of the broad spectrum of community based mental health recovery, rehabilitation and peer support services in New York. Accordingly, we have reached out to consumers/survivors and professionals associated with the

state's Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment (IPRT) programs, supported employment and education, affirmative business services and other peer-driven rehabilitation and recovery support services. Our goal has been to help connect and unite these diverse groups, building on their shared dedication to quality recovery services.

🎉 The Alliance Store is officially OPEN!Just in time for conference season, you can now shop Alliance apparel, accessori...
06/25/2026

🎉 The Alliance Store is officially OPEN!

Just in time for conference season, you can now shop Alliance apparel, accessories, and more to show your support and represent our community wherever you go.

Whether you're attending the conference, reconnecting with colleagues, or looking for Alliance swag, there's something for everyone.

🛍️ Browse the shop and place your order today! allianceshop.net

Looking for practical strategies to sustain your program beyond grant funding?Join the Funding for Sustainment webinar o...
06/25/2026

Looking for practical strategies to sustain your program beyond grant funding?

Join the Funding for Sustainment webinar on August 4 to explore approaches for securing long-term funding, strengthening partnerships, and building the capacity needed to keep effective mental health programs thriving long after initial funding ends. This session will provide actionable tools and real-world insights to help organizations plan for lasting impact and continued success.

đź“… - August 4, 202610:30 AM
- Aug 18, 2026 10:30 AM
- Sep 1, 2026 10:30 AM

Register and learn more: Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) Webinar Registration https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/funding-for-sustainment/2026-08-04/

Save the date!Join us November 19–20, 2026, for the Alliance's 17th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: Supporting...
06/25/2026

Save the date!

Join us November 19–20, 2026, for the Alliance's 17th Annual Recovery & Rehabilitation Academy: Supporting Recovery and Resilience Through Innovation and Activation.

This two-day learning event will bring together rehabilitation providers, practitioners, and system leaders to explore emerging trends, workforce sustainability, skill-building interventions, and essential practices that strengthen recovery-oriented services across New York State.

Registration fees are waived for OMH-licensed and designated Rehabilitation Providers.

đź“Ť Marriott Albany | Albany, NY
🗓 November 19–20, 2026

Full agenda and registration details coming soon. Be the first to know at rightsandrecovery.org.

Yesterday marked the conclusion of the Alliance for Rights and Recovery's Leadership Institute, and what an incredible j...
06/24/2026

Yesterday marked the conclusion of the Alliance for Rights and Recovery's Leadership Institute, and what an incredible journey it has been.
Over the past six months, over 100 participants from New York and around the country have invested their time, energy, and passion into developing their leadership skills and strengthening their ability to create positive change within their organizations and communities. Watching this growth and commitment has been truly inspiring.

A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding subject matter experts: Boris Vilgorin, Glenn Courounis, Alex Pelaez, Ph.D., Shannon Higbee, Jeremy Wright, and Ashley E. Stewart, PhD, LSW, MSSW, who generously shared their knowledge and expertise through our webinar series. Your presentations enriched the learning experience and provided valuable insights that will continue to influence leaders long after the program ends.

We also want to recognize the many participants who took advantage of the individual coaching opportunities offered through the Institute. Your willingness to reflect, challenge yourselves, and engage deeply in your leadership development exemplifies the spirit of continuous growth and learning.

Most importantly, thank you to every participant who dedicated themselves to this experience. Your commitment to advancing recovery-oriented, person-centered, and rights-based services strengthens our movement and the communities we serve.
While the Leadership Institute has officially come to a close, the relationships, knowledge, and leadership capacity built through this experience will continue to make an impact for years to come.

Congratulations to all who completed the program, we look forward to seeing where your leadership journey takes you next! We look forward to another successful year of the Leadership Institute in 2027. Stay tuned for registration to open for LI 2027 in the Fall.
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A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding subject matter experts: Boris Vilgorin, Glenn Courounis, Alex Pelaez, Shannon Higbee, Jeremy Wright, and Ashley Stewart, who generously shared their knowledge and expertise through our webinar series. Your presentations enriched the learning experience and provided valuable insights that will continue to influence leaders long after the program ends.

We also want to recognize the many participants who took advantage of the individual coaching opportunities offered through the Institute. Your willingness to reflect, challenge yourselves, and engage deeply in your leadership development exemplifies the spirit of continuous growth and learning.

Most importantly, thank you to every participant who dedicated themselves to this experience. Your commitment to advancing recovery-oriented, person-centered, and rights-based services strengthens our movement and the communities we serve.
While the Leadership Institute has officially come to a close, the relationships, knowledge, and leadership capacity built through this experience will continue to make an impact for years to come.

Congratulations to all who completed the program—we look forward to seeing where your leadership journey takes you next! We look forward to another successful year of Leadership Insitute in 2027. Stay tuned for registration to open for LI 2027 in the Fall.

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is speaking out against the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel’s re...
06/23/2026

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is speaking out against the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel’s recent memorandum that seeks to weaken the longstanding understanding of the Olmstead integration mandate.

For more than 25 years, Olmstead has helped protect the right of people with disabilities to live, work, and fully participate in their communities rather than be unnecessarily institutionalized. This memorandum introduces a troubling interpretation that could undermine efforts to expand and preserve community-based services and supports.

Advocates, providers, peer supporters, and community members must remain informed and engaged. Disability rights protections remain in place, and the work of advancing community inclusion, self-determination, and recovery must continue.

Read the Alliance's full statement here: https://rightsandrecovery.org/e-news-bulletins/2026/06/23/alliance-condemns-department-of-justice-attack-on-olmstead-mandate/

Subscribe to our e-news for daily postings on advocacy actions, learning and funding opportunities, and upcoming events that connect our community to our mission and to one another. Subscribe here: https://rightsandrecovery.org/subscribe/

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom, dignity, and opportunity are fundamental rights that must be accessible to all.As we...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom, dignity, and opportunity are fundamental rights that must be accessible to all.

As we commemorate this historic day, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery reaffirms our commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging for all people and communities.

Today, we honor the resilience of Black communities, reflect on the significance of June 19, 1865, and recognize that the pursuit of justice and opportunity continues. Together, we can help create a future where everyone has the opportunity to live, recover, belong, and thrive.

We’re hiring a Senior Manager for our Peer Bridger Program — a nationally recognized, recovery-centered model supporting...
06/17/2026

We’re hiring a Senior Manager for our Peer Bridger Program — a nationally recognized, recovery-centered model supporting people transitioning from psychiatric hospitals into meaningful lives in their communities.

The Alliance is seeking a dynamic leader ready to guide this powerful model, strengthen partnerships, and lead with purpose. This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to shape recovery-centered systems and drive high-impact work rooted in lived experience and connection.

If you believe in the power of peer support, we want to meet you.

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ekwMjqFU

Registration is now open for the Alliance for Rights and Recovery's 44th Annual Conference, Our Movement, Our Moment, ta...
06/15/2026

Registration is now open for the Alliance for Rights and Recovery's 44th Annual Conference, Our Movement, Our Moment, taking place September 23–25, 2026 at the Marriott Albany.
Register Here: https://buff.ly/fsi9Dok

Join members, peer supporters, providers, advocates, policymakers, and system leaders from across New York and beyond for three days of learning, connection, advocacy, and community. Explore presentations from nearly 100 experts and leaders while celebrating the values that unite our movement: hope, healing, rights, recovery, and belonging.

Early Bird pricing is available June 3–30 and represents the lowest rates that will be offered this year.
While conference rates have increased this year to reflect rising venue, food, technology, and operational costs, we have worked diligently to keep registration as affordable as possible while maintaining the quality and accessibility of the conference. Early Bird registration offers the best value, and our popular "Buy 5, Get 1 Free" option continues to help organizations support staff participation at a reduced cost.

Please note that conference registration and hotel reservations are separate. Attendees requiring overnight accommodations must reserve their hotel room at the Albany Marriott HERE. https://buff.ly/4WdXUwm

Scholarship applications are also open through June 15.
Apply Today: https://buff.ly/asjc91d

Register today and be part of the conversations, connections, and collective action shaping the future of behavioral health.

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