ASAP’s membership includes programs, organizations, individuals, and companies that support effective substance use and problem gambling disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery. Through advocacy at the state and federal levels, ASAP champions the urgent message that substance use and problem gambling disorders are public health issues that with adequate resources can be effectively addressed. ASAP offers professional development, program development, technical assistance, and community education to strengthen and increase access to prevention, treatment and recovery support services.
ASAP serves as a catalyst for cross-systems collaboration with public health, mental health, criminal justice, juvenile justice, child welfare, social services, policy makers and service providers. We represent the field on numerous policy development and implementation work groups with a regional, statewide and national focus.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Advocacy & Representation: Impact public policy and join the preeminent voice of the field. Participate in ASAP’s annual Advocacy Days in Albany and Washington DC.
ASAP Annual Statewide Conference: The ASAP Annual Conference is the only statewide leadership conference in our field that brings together industry leaders and experts. The conference is designed around networking, interaction and information exchange.
Get the Latest Information: Members receive immediate access to industry breaking news including clinical developments, legislative activity, reimbursement concerns, etc. through e-mail updates and specialty mailings and webinars.
Job Target: Access to ASAP’s popular job bank, highlighting position openings and potential candidates in the field. ASAP Members can post on the job bank for free.
Networking Opportunities: Conferences, committees, workgroups – all of these provide invaluable opportunities to learn from your peers, to gather information and resources, and to develop long-term professional relationships and collaborations.
Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.: Nonstop was founded in 2012 with a vision to provide reduced barriers in access to healthcare. Nonstop’s core product, Nonstop Health, uses an innovative first-dollar approach to plan design that provides cost certainty and often savings for employers and reduces or eliminates upfront medical expenses for employees and their families without broker, carrier or provider changes. For more information about Nonstop, or to receive a savings analysis visit: www.nonstophealth.com/.
One Group: Introducing a New Money-Saving DBL/PFL Program for ASAP Members. Now there is an effective alternative to managing increasingly costly New York State statutory employee disability coverage: ASAP-sponsored Group NYS DBL and PFL. ASAP brings you an exciting option to lower your cost of disability/PFL insurance, administered by ONEGROUP. Members are encouraged to participate in this group opportunity to attain maximum savings—anticipated to be approximately 10%! To learn more about the ASAP Group DBL /PFL program, to initiate application, or to ask any questions about other available services, please contact: Josephine Bottitta at 1(800) 268-1830 x4302 or via email: JBottitta@OneGroup.com.
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing: In 2023, as a result of the recent vote to move forward in merging our membership with that of The Coalition for Behavioral Health into one membership body, ASAP provider members will enjoy an exciting new member benefit. Included with your 2022-23 ASAP membership will be automatic membership in The National Council for Mental Wellbeing. This allows ASAP provider agency members to access and enjoy all the benefits of National Council membership, including access to their trainings and events and discounts to the NatCon annual conference. Learn more about National Council member benefits here: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/membership/benefits/. We are pleased to provide this additional benefit to members and increase access to state-of-the-art education, training and advocacy resources.
Unemployment Services Trust: Currently paying unemployment taxes? For organizations that have not yet opted out of their state’s unemployment tax, UST provides a 2-year savings projection compared to their state tax rate, and files the state paperwork on their behalf to become a “reimbursing employer” when they elect to join UST. Already reimbursing? For nonprofits that have already exercised their right to become a reimbursing employer, UST provides a 2-year claims projection and cash- flow analysis, along with an overview of each of the turnkey benefits they’ll receive as part of UST’s supported reimbursing program: 1) complete claims administration, 2) asset protection, and 3) HR hotline. For more information, please visit: www.chooseust.org/savings and make sure to mention ASAP.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
AGENCY/ORGANIZATIONS
- Substance use disorder and problem gambling prevention, treatment and recovery programs
- School and community-based organizations
- Organizations dedicated to supporting persons and families in recovery
- Behavioral health organizations
COALITIONS
- Local, regional and statewide associations and coalitions of substance use and problem gambling disorder programs
- Companies interested in supporting ASAP’s mission
INDIVIDUALS
- Professionals, Trainers, Families
CORPORATE AFFILIATE PROGRAM
- Corporate membership individually tailored to maximize achievement of your marketing and outreach goals
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
- Join the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State.
- Network with Association members at our Annual Statewide Conference.
- Participate in meetings and the activities of our committees.
