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Our Advocacy

At Northern Rivers, we stand behind our clients and our workforce. We work with individuals and families who face poverty, abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and behavioral health issues. These are some of society’s most vulnerable citizens, and we need the proper support in order to answer society’s call. We advocate for fully funded contracts; investment in infrastructure; and the resources to fund, train, and keep the quality employees our clients deserve. Click below for examples of our recent efforts.

2024.02.22 Testimony, Albany Common Council, Local Law K
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2024 02.13 Testimony, NYS Joint Budget Committee Hearing, Mental Hygiene
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2024.01.31 Testimony, NYS Joint Budget Committee Hearing, Human Services
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2024.01.25 Testimony, NYS Joint Budget Committee Hearing, Mental Health
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2023.12.19 Testimony, NYS Joint Committee Budget Hearing, Healthcare Workforce
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2023.11.30 NYS Office of Mental Health Town Hall
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2023.05.23 Recommendations, Mental Health
William T. Gettman, JR.
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2023.05.01 Reaction, NYS Budget
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2023.02.16 Testimony, NYS Joint Committee Budget Hearing - Mental Hygiene
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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NYS 2023.02.13 Testimony, NYS Joint Committee Budget Hearing - Human Services
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2022.11.22 Testimony, NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Labor
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2022.10.18 Testimony, NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2022.06.22 Testimony, Mental Health Services
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2022.02.02 Testimony, NYS Legislature Joint Session, 2022-23 Mental Health Proposals
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2021.11.09 Testimony, NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.05.18 Testimony, Virtual Joint Public Hearing on Mental Health Crisis Services
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.09 Live Testimony - NYS Legislature Joint Session
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.08 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Public Protection, 2021-2022
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.08 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2021-2022
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.05 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2021-2022
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.04 Testimony, NYS Executive Proposals for Higher Education, 2021-2022
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2020.02.03 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2020-2021
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2020.01.30 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2020-2021
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2019.02.07 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2019-2020
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2019.01.24 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2019-2020
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2018.02.13 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2018-2019
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2018.02.06 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2018-2019
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2017.12.14 Testimony, NY Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families, Foster Parent and Caregiver Support
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2017.05.24 White Paper, Improvement Strategies for Group Residential Care
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2017.02.08 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2017-2018
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2017.02.06 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2017-2018
William T. Gettman Jr.
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