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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. System Transformation 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 just want to do more to 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 More
information about membership, including a sample newsletter, is available by contacting Steve Harrington at: steveh@naops.org Board of Directors
The
NAPS Board of Directors is comprised of the following people, all of whom are peer specialists: Gladys
DeVonne Christian, President Mary Jensen, Secretary Trustees: David
Anderson Joel Penny Diann Schutter Gayle Bluebird, NASMHPD
Office of Technical Assistance Matthew Federici, Copeland Center Joseph Rogers,
NMHCSHC DBSA Representative: open position Recovery Innovations Representative:
open position Executive Director: Steve Harrington
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