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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. Updated NAPS Website in Beta Test Our new website is in the Beta Test phase.
That means you can try it out and let us know
what you think! Click the TEST
PAGE link to access the new site and sign up for further information from
NAPS. |
Research Page We've added a new page for research studies.
Click Research to see current studies seeking participants. |
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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