The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS)

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is leading the way with Peer Service Innovations! Our Peer Services division is founded on the belief that everybody has the capacity to recover and should have the chance to do so. At its core are our legacy Peer Bridger Program and our CORE Peer Navigator Project, two programs that ensure everybody has access to the support and resources they need to thrive. These programs offer people peer support transitioning between institutional to community settings of choice, receiving training and technical assistance in a variety of settings, and navigating health and recovery on their own terms. By fostering connection, resilience, and hope, we aim to make sure everybody feels supported, heard, and valued. Together, we can create a future where recovery is an accessible reality for all.

🌍✨ Happy International Pronouns Day! ✨🌍 Today, we celebrate the importance of respecting and using everyone’s pronouns. Using the correct pronouns is not just about respect; it plays a crucial role in mental health. When people see their identities acknowledged, it fosters a sense of belonging and boosts self-esteem. Conversely, misgendering can lead to feelings of invalidation and distress. Let’s create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and understood and is recognized for who they truly are! 💖 #InternationalPronounsDay #MentalHealthMatters

🧠✨ It's OCD Awareness Week! ✨🧠 This week, we’re shining a light on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the challenges many face. OCD is often misunderstood and can deeply affect daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. 🔍 Did you know? OCD is not just about cleanliness or order—it's a serious mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Let’s raise awareness, foster understanding, and support those living with OCD. Together, we can break the stigma. Here are 13 online resources for OCD: https://lnkd.in/eSxeaNzs #OCDAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma

🌿✨ Wishing for a meaningful Yom Kippur! ✨🌿 As we gather for this sacred day of reflection, atonement, and renewal, let’s take a moment to pause and look inward. This is a time to seek forgiveness, heal our hearts, and commit to positive change in the year ahead. May your fast be easy, and may you find peace and strength as we embark on this journey of self-discovery and connection. G'mar Chatimah Tovah—may you be sealed for a good year! #YomKippur #DayOfAtonement

🌈 Happy Coming Out Day! 🌈 Today, we celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically and embrace who we are. Whether you're out and proud or still on your journey, know that you’re not alone. Self-acceptance is a potent mechanism for helping achieve long-term recovery. Your truth is powerful! #ComingOutDay

🧠💙 Today is National Depression Screening Day! 💙🧠 Mental health matters, and taking a proactive step in understanding your well-being is important. If you’ve been overwhelmed, sad, or withdrawn, know you’re not alone. Screening for depression is a vital step towards getting the support you need. We encourage everyone to take a moment for themselves and check-in. You can access a free, online, depression self-assessment tool here https://lnkd.in/eW_nBP_U to help start a conversation with a mental healthcare professional. Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength. 💪✨ #NationalDepressionScreeningDay #MentalHealthMatters

At the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, we know that people must be able to choose and access the resources they need to recover and thrive. This requires systemic change that we can only achieve by working together to advocate for policies that ensure access to resources for a dignified, self-directed life! This means putting boots on the ground to secure funding for critical services like supportive housing and community-based behavioral health services while advocating for criminal justice reform and investment in the mental health care field and its workers. By utilizing our large network of professionals, organizations, and programs, we push for transformative legislative change that fosters recovery and defends human rights across the country. Learn more about our policy work here: https://lnkd.in/emtXswn5

It’s ADHD Awareness Month! This month, let’s spread accurate information and resources about ADHD to help people understand, support, and thrive. It’s up to us to ensure that people living with ADHD have all they need to achieve wellness, including access to high-quality behavioral healthcare and recovery resources that embrace them fully. For expert information, common myths, and community, check out https://lnkd.in/gNmsE9VW

A dedicated anti-racist organization, the Alliance for Rights and Recovery takes dismantling racism seriously inside and outside of our coalition and wider community. Internally, we have reviewed all of our practices, policies, and culture and provide continual training and education for staff and volunteers to equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively combat racism. Externally, we engage in advocacy, activism, and partnership-building that promotes racial equity and justice. In all of our work, we prioritize amplifying the voices of people and communities experiencing marginalization and ensuring they are represented and involved in our decision-making processes. By centering anti-racism, we believe we can eliminate racism in our own practices and community, helping build a more equitable and just society. To learn more, go to https://lnkd.in/eHr69RKX

Domestic violence can affect any community and any person. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s overcome stigma, remember those we have lost, and continue to build resources for people who are or have experienced domestic violence. The 2024 #DVAM theme is “Heal, Hold, and Center,” speaking to the need for safe spaces of healing for people most affected by domestic violence. Let’s keep building these spaces and ensuring they are accessible, culturally competent, and supportive. Join us and other advocates, loved ones, survivors, and elected officials to uplift survivors of domestic violence and ensure they have access to the emotional and material support they need. If you or somebody you know needs support, access bilingual support at the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800)799-SAFE(7233) or https://lnkd.in/eEpWcHK .