New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services

What New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services does

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (legal name; formerly New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, NYAPRS) is a New York–based nonprofit membership association founded in 1981 and headquartered at 194 Washington Ave, Suite 400, Albany. It operates as a coalition advancing recovery-oriented behavioral health services, peer support, professional training, and state-level policy advocacy for people living with mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges. The organization rebranded to The Alliance for Rights and Recovery in 2025 while preserving the NYAPRS acronym, broadening its stated mission beyond psychiatric rehabilitation to a wider rights-and-recovery framing.

The Alliance delivers its work through three core programmatic pillars: Peer Service Innovations (a peer-based services division built on the principle that recovery is the expectation); Transformation Training and Technical Assistance (systems-transformation training, including the New York Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy and a Curriculum Clearinghouse, that builds recovery-oriented capacity in provider organizations); and Advocacy & Action (regional forums, state budget and legislative advocacy coordinated by regional coordinators, and initiatives such as the Waiver Community Connection Initiative tied to New York's 1115 Medicaid waiver). It runs two flagship annual events — the 44th Annual Conference (September 23–25, 2026, Albany Marriott) and the 17th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy (November 19–20, 2026) — and publishes an E-News Bulletin and press releases on issues including Kendra's Law and community integration.

The Alliance has no proprietary technology platform; member administration runs on the third-party starchapter.com portal and merchandise runs through the Alliance Shop at allianceshop.net. The business model combines recurring membership dues, training and event revenue (conferences, academy, NYPRTA, webinars), donations/contributions, and modest transactional sales from the Alliance Shop. It engages roughly 7,500 professionals annually through training and events and connects 800+ individuals through peer services and community-building programs, with a small staff of 11–50 and a regional (Northeast US, primarily New York State) geographic scope. No revenue, funding rounds, M&A, or institutional ownership data are disclosed.

Name

New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services

Legal name

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery

Website

https://nyaprs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is a 1981-founded New York nonprofit coalition that delivers peer recovery services, professional training, and state policy advocacy for people living with mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Advocacy Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAN

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYBPAGACAE

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Mental health advocacy
• Peer support services
• Psychiatric rehabilitation training
• Behavioral health nonprofit
• Recovery-oriented services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for professionals and organizations in the mental health, substance use, and trauma-related services sector. Members receive access to training, resources, advocacy participation, and community forums.
2. Training and Events: Revenue from the 44th Annual Conference, 17th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy, and other training programs including the New York Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy.
3. Donations and Contributions: Charitable donations from supporters of mental health advocacy and recovery services.
4. Shop Sales: Sales through the Alliance Shop online storefront for merchandise and resources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is a membership-based nonprofit association that delivers peer service programs, systems transformation training, and technical assistance to behavioral health professionals and organizations, while also convening an annual conference and recovery academy. It advances policy advocacy for people living with mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges across New York State.

Product overview

The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS) is a membership-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services focused on mental health advocacy, peer services, and professional training. The organization provides Peer Service Innovations, Transformation Training, and Technical Assistance programs, along with the New York Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy and Curriculum Clearinghouse for professional education. Additional offerings include the Wellness Center, E-News Bulletin, and Annual Events including the 44th Annual Conference and 17th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy. The organization serves over 7,500 professionals through training and events and connects 800+ people through community-building programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peer Service Innovations
• Transformation Training
• Technical Assistance
• New York Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy (NYPRTA)
• Membership Program
• 44th Annual Conference
• 17th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy
• Curriculum Clearinghouse

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,500+ professionals trained annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Clubhouse International: Global network of community-based psychosocial rehabilitation 'clubhouses' for people with mental illness. Comparable focus on peer-led recovery, community integration, and organizational training/certification for member programs.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Largest U.S. grassroots mental health advocacy and support organization. Directly comparable as a member-driven nonprofit delivering peer support, family education, training, and state/federal policy advocacy for individuals with mental health conditions.
• Faces & Voices of Recovery: National recovery advocacy organization that mobilizes people in recovery and promotes peer-led recovery support services. Directly comparable as a peer-support and advocacy nonprofit with training, public policy, and community-building programs.
• National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS): National association for the peer specialist workforce, providing training, certification support, and advocacy for peer recovery professionals. Highly comparable focus on peer support services, training, and workforce development.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): National peer-directed organization providing support groups, education, and advocacy for people living with mood disorders. Comparable as a peer-support and advocacy nonprofit delivering training, support services, and public policy work.
• Mental Health America (MHA): Community-based nonprofit focused on mental health advocacy, education, screening, and peer support. Closely comparable mission (advocacy + peer support + professional resources) and similar reliance on affiliates and grassroots networks.

Others

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): U.S. federal agency funding and setting policy for mental health and substance use services. Comparable subject-matter focus but operates as a government funder/regulator rather than a member-driven nonprofit — relevant as a funder, convener, and policy counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD): Membership association of state behavioral health commissioners and directors. Comparable in its policy advocacy and convening role, though its members are state government officials rather than individual practitioners.
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: Larger national membership association representing mental health and substance use provider organizations. Comparable membership and advocacy model, but operates at a broader industry/policy level across all 50 states.

Regional players

• New York State Coalition for Behavioral Health: NY-based provider association representing behavioral health and substance use agencies. Comparable as a NY-state-focused membership and advocacy organization serving overlapping provider and member audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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