Larry Hochwald, CPRP, has worked in healthcare and mental healthcare for over 20 years. He has worked on a psychiatric inpatient unit, mental health residential services, and supervised an employment program for those challenged by mental health issues. Larry has authored and presented training for staff and community members for over 20 years, the last 9 years as the New York City and Long Island Training and Technical Assistance Facilitator for the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, formerly NYAPRS, in a position funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health.  He is currently the manager of their mental health training team.