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The Power of Peers is the title of the annual Depression and
Bi-polar Support Alliance's (DBSA) conference. It will be held Sept. 10-14 in Norfolk, Virginia. A peer specialist training is
offered Sept. 15-19 in Norfolk. For more information and registration, go to: www.DBSAlliance.org/Conference2008 The University of Pennsylvania has launched an online survey designed to help gain valuable information about peer
specialists and their work. Please take a few moments to complete the survey. It can be found at: http://www.upennrrtc.org/news/view.php?id=45
If you haven't yet reserved lodging accommodations
at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia for the 2008 Peer Specialist Conference, don't wait! NAPS' room
block is not filling as fast as first thought (probably due to the recent rise in airfares. If we do not fill our room block,
NAPS may face serious financial penalties. Please help us by filling our room block! See the "conference information"
page for the hotel reservation website.
The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Office
of Technical Assistance is pleased to announce a new technical report entitled "Paving New Ground--Peers Working in In-Patient
Settings," which details the development of peer roles in mental health settings. This "lessons learned" guidebook
identifies and highlights some of the hospitals in the country that have been most successful. Through the use of stories
and narratives, the average day of peer specialists is documented including their special challenges and rewards, and what
they most value in their positions. The guidebook is available as a free download at: http://www.nasmhpd.org/consumernetworking.cfm If you would like to order a copy of the accompanying DVD, "Paving
New Ground: A Dialogue With Peers and Family Members," please e-mail OTAinfo@nasmhpd.org
"AWESOME"
is the best word to describe the annual Alternatives conference. The event brings together peers from across the U.S. to learn
about all aspects of recovery. Alternatives2008 is scheduled for Oct. 29-Nov. 2 at the Adams Mark Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
Save these dates! More information will be shared as it becomes available.
Looking for a convenient way to earn continuing education credits for your peer specialist certification? The Depression
Bi-polar Support Alliance (DBSA) is offering "webinars." For more information, visit the DBSA website:
www.peersupport.org The DBSA phone number is: (800) 826-3632. Check out the "Training" page (click on the navigation bar) to get the latest information about DBSA's
upcoming webinars!
Looking for the best recovery products on the market? Check
out the new, peer owned and operated website: www.recoverresources.com
- The NAPS National Conference held Aug. 16-17 in Denver was a huge success. The 2008 conference has been
scheduled for August 20-22 in Philadelphia. Check out the "Conference" page of this website for more information.
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- Would you like a free copy of a guidance letter from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services?
The letter provides information about CMS's policy on reimbursement for peer specialist services and guidelines for peer specialist
programs. The letter was issued August 15, 2007. A free copy is available for members by e-mailing your request to: steveh@naops.org
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