Testimony Archive
At the Oversight Hearing: Exploring the Availability of
Geriatric Mental Health Services for New Yorkers
December 19, 2006
Testimony of Michael J. Polenberg, Director of Policy and
Advocacy, on behalf of The Coalition of Behavioral Health
Agencies, Inc, before The Committee on Mental Health, Mental
Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Services,
Hon. G. Oliver Koppell, Chair and The Committee on Aging Hon.
Maria del Carmen Arroyo, Chair.
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On Women and Suicide
December 7, 2006
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia, Executive Director and Heather
R. Mermel, Policy Associate on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the The Committee on
Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Developmental
Disabilities, Hon. G. Oliver Koppell, Chair, The Puerto
Rican/Hispanic Task Force, Hon. Peter M. Rivera, Chair, and
The Task Force on Women's Issues, Hon. Barbara Lifton, Chair.
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At the Oversight Hearing: Integrated Dual Disorder
Treatment and Co-Occuring Disorders
June 14, 2006
Testimony of Michael J. Polenberg, Director of Policy and
Advocacy, on behalf of The Coalition of Behavioral Health
Agencies, Inc, before The Committee on Mental Health, Mental
Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Services,
Hon. G. Oliver Koppell, Chair and Subcommittee on Drug Abuse,
Hon. Annabel Palma, Chair.
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On the 2006-2010 New York State Office of Mental Health
Statewide Comprehensive Plan for Mental Health Services
May 11, 2006
Testimony of Michael J. Polenberg, Director of Policy &
Advocacy, on behalf of the Coalition of Behavioral Health
Agencies, Inc. before the State Office of Mental Health.
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On Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Health & Homelessness
April 27, 2006
Testimony by Michael J. Polenberg, Director of Policy &
Advocacy, on behalf of The Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health
Agencies, Inc. before The Committee on Mental Health, Mental
Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Services,
Hon. G. Oliver Koppell, Chair
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On the 2007 NYC Local Government Plan for Mental Health Services
April 26, 2006
Testimony by Phillip A. Saperia, Executive Director, on behalf
of The Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies, Inc. at
Public Hearings of the New York City Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene Division of Mental Hygiene.
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On the Mayor's Fiscal 2007 Preliminary Budget
March 13, 2006
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia, Executive Director and Michael
J. Polenberg Director of Policy & Advocacy Coalition of
Voluntary Mental Health Agencies, Inc. at the Hearing of the
Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism,
Drug Abuse and Disability Services, Hon. G. Oliver Koppell,
Chair.
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On the 2006-2007 Executive Budget Proposal
January 25, 2006
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia, Executive Director on behalf
of The Coalition at the Joint Hearing of The New York State
Senate Finance Committee and New York State Assembly Ways &
Means Committee.
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On the New York City Division of Mental Hygiene's Projections for PROS
September 29, 2005
Testimony of Michael Polenberg, Director of Policy & Advocacy on behalf of The Coalition before The New York City Division of Mental Hygiene and The Federation for Mental Health, Mental Retardation & Alcoholism Services
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On the 2005-2009 New York State Office of Mental Health
Statewide Comprehensive Plan for Mental Health Services
June 23, 2005
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia, Executive Director Coalition
of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the State Office of
Mental Health.
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On the Mayor's Fiscal 2006 Preliminary Budget
March 10, 2005
Testimony of Michael Polenberg, Director of Policy & Advocacy
on behalf of The Coalition before The Committee on Mental
Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and
Disability Services.
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On Social Work Services at New York City Senior Centers
December 2, 2004
Testimony by Phillip A. Saperia, Executive Director, on behalf
of The Coalition before the New York City Council Subcommittee
on Senior Centers.
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On New York City Council Resolution No. 443 and the
Continuing Need for Mental Health Services for New Yorkers
Still Suffering from the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
October 12, 2004
Testimony by Meggan Christman, Policy Advocate on behalf of
The Coalition before the New York City Council Committee on
Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and
Disability Services.
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On the State's Provision of Services to Individuals with Disabilities in the Most Integrated Settings
July 15, 2004
Testimony of Meggan Christman, Policy Advocate on behalf of
The Coalition before the Most Integrated Setting Coordinating
Council
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On Fiscal Year 2005 Disproportionate Budget Cuts to the Division of Mental Hygiene
June 30, 2004
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia, Executive Director on behalf
of The Coalition before the New York City Council Committee on
Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and
Disability Services.
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On the 2004-2008 NYS Office of Mental Health Statewide Comprehensive Plan for Mental Health Services (5.07)
June 4, 2004
Testiony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition
before the New York State Office of Mental Health.
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On the Mayor's Preliminary New York City Budget for Fiscal Year 2005
March 11, 2004
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition
before the NYC Council Committee on Mental Health, Mental
Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Services.
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On Medicaid Neutrality Caps and (COPS) Comprehensive Outpatient Program Services
March 1, 2004
Testimony of Edward C. Smith, Esq., General Counsel/Senior Policy Associate on behalf of The Coalition before the New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and Disability Services.
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On the 2004-2005 Executive Budget Proposal
February 4, 2004
Testimony of Michael Polenberg on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the Joint Hearing of
The New York State Senate Finance Committee and New York State
Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
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On Needs of New Yorkers with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Addictive Disorders
October 10, 2003
Testimony of Meggan Christman, Policy Advocate, on behalf of
The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies before the
Assembly Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities and the Assembly Committee on
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
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On the state planning process for mental health services
June 16, 2003
Testimony of David Bergman on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the Mental Health
Services Council
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On proposed NYC budget cuts
March 19, 2003
Testimony of David Bergman on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the City Council
Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism,
Drug Abuse & Disability Services
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On the 2003-2004 Executive Budget Proposal
February 5, 2003
Testimony of David Bergman on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the Joint Hearing of
The New York State Senate Finance Committee and New York State
Assembly Ways and Means Committee
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On the Statewide Comprehensive Plan for Mental Health Services 2002-2006
December 20, 2002
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the New York State
Office of Mental Health
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On pressing mental health concerns to the NYC Council
February 13, 2002
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the New York City
Council Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation
Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Services
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On the Proposed Fiscal Year 2003 New York State Budget
January 30, 2002
The testimony of Peter Campanelli, Psy.D before a joint meeting
of the Senate Finance Committee and the Assembly Ways and Means
Committee
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On the State Office of Mental Health (SOMH) 5.07 plan
January 24, 2002
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. For the joint meeting of the
Assembly Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities and the Assembly Committee on
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
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On the Attacks on The World Trade Center and Mental Health Services
November 8, 2001
Testimony of David M. Bergman on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. Before the New York City
Council.
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On Mental Health Services and the New York City Fiscal Year 2002 Budget
and Related Funding Proposals for New York City Council
March 15, 2001
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. Before the New York City
Council Health Committee.
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Related Funding Proposals »
On the Community Mental Health Support and Workforce
Reinvestment Act – New York State Budget Fiscal Year 2001
January 24, 2001
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition of
Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. For the Joint Senate Finance
Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
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On Mental Health Services and the New York City Fiscal Year 2001 Budget
May 17, 2000
Testimony of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc.
before the New York City Council Delivered by Phillip A. Saperia
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On the Partnership Plan – Medicaid Managed Care in New York State
March 30, 2000
Testimony of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. at the Quarterly Hearing of the Health Care Financing Administration delivered by Phillip A. Saperia
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On Children and Mental Health: The Problem of KIDLOCK in Foster Care
March 23, 2000
Testimony of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
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On Mental Hygiene Services in Local Correctional Institutions
March 2, 2000
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Correction and New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Codes
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On the Proposed Fiscal Year 2001 New York State Budget
February 7, 2000
Testimony of Joshua Rubin on behalf of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. and New York State Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare For the Joint Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee
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On the Proposed Fiscal Year 2001 New York State Budget
January 26, 2000
Testimony of Joshua Rubin on behalf of the New York Work Exchange and The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies For the Joint Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee
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On the MTA 1/2 Fare Fairness Law
January 25, 2000
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia for the meeting of the MTA Board of Directors
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On Improving Employment Opportunities for Persons with Mental Disabilities
September 28, 1999
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia on behalf of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
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On the Proposed Merger of the New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services with the New York City Department of Health
August 12, 1999
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia at the hearing of the New York City Charter Revision Commission
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On the NYC Executive Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2000
May 24, 1999
Testimony of Phillip A. Saperia
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On Mental Health Services and the New York City Fiscal Year 2000 Budget
March 9, 1999
Testimony of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc. before the New York City Council Health Committee
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On the Proposed Fiscal Year 2000 New York State Budget
February 10, 1999
Testimony of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc.
and the New York State Council for Community Behavioral
Healthcare for the Joint New York State Senate Finance
Committee and the New York State Assembly Ways and Means
Committee
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On the Supervision of Outpatient Mental Health Services
January 15, 1999
Testimony before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services
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