About NAPS The National Association of Peer Specialists, Inc. (NAPS),
is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to peer support in mental health systems. Founded in November 2004 by a group
of peer specialists, the organization has quickly grown with members from every state.
NAPS offers members
a quarterly newsletter, discounts on recovery-oriented materials, access to recovery and peer support information, NAPS also
sponsors an annual conference for peer specialists which brings together peer specialists and supporters of the peer specialist
movement to share ideas, strategies, and information about innovative programs that work.
The National
Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS) is an organization dedicated to promoting peer specialists throughout the United States.
We are a group of dedicated peer specialists seeking ways to improve the effectiveness of the mental health system through
the hiring of other peer specialists.
NAPS also works
to enhance the profession--not just encourage the hiring of more peer specialists. We do this through training, education,
and advocacy.
If you are currently a peer specialist, would
like to become one, or support the Peer Specialist Movement this is the organization for you!
Research has proven
the effectiveness of peer specialists in the mental health setting. No longer are administrators able to deny the value of
hiring peer specialists. Peer Specialists have been there so we recognize what clients may need and want!
There are thousands of organizations, each with a specific
purpose or goal. There are so many reasons why one should consider becoming part of an organization he or she believes in.
Join us today and you will receive a quarterly newsletter that will help you understand the role of peer specialists as well
as keep you informed of new developments in the field
The cost of an annual
membership in NAPS is $10. More information about membership, including an application and sample newsletter, are available
by contacting Steve Harrington at: steveh@naops.org
The NAPS Board of Directors is comprised of the following
people, all of whom are peer specialists:
Gladys DeVonne Christian, President
Karen
Aranjo, Treasurer
Mary Jensen, Secretary
Trustees:
David Anderson
Joel Penny
Diann Schutter
Gayle Bluebird, NASMHPD Office of Technical
Assistance
Matthew Federici, Institute for Recovery and Community Integration
Carol
Bailey Floyd, Copeland Center
Joseph Rogers, NMHCSHC
DBSA Representative
Recovery
Innovations Representative
Executive Director: Steve Harrington
