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NYC MH Peer Specialist June Conference Seeks Proposals

Friday, December 18, 2009

NYAPRS Note: The following comes courtesy of NYAPRS Collective Assistant Director Ruth Gonzalez.

Call for Proposals

Fourth Annual Mental Health Peer Specialist Conference
Peer Specialists in New York City: Taking the Lead:
A New Generation of Peer Leadership

June 15, 2010

The Peer Specialist conference planning committee is currently seeking proposals for the Fourth Annual Peer Specialist Conference which will be held at New York University on June 15, 2010. This conference provides an opportunity for working peers to enhance their knowledge and skills, advance their careers and create greater balance and harmony in their lives and the lives of the people they serve. The audience for this conference will be Peer Specialists, Peer Advocates, Peer Bridgers, Peer Counselors, Peer Educators, Peer Providers, Peer Benefit Counselors, Peer Recovery Facilitators and Peer Wellness Coaches.

We encourage submissions from working peers who can provide insight on the future development of the role of peers in the workplace.  All workshops are 75 minutes.

Topics of Interest

We invite abstracts that reflect national, statewide and local innovative programs, practices, and initiatives that support the future development of the peer workforce.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

  1. Health & Wellness
  2. Career Development
  3. Current Trends & Challenges in the Mental Health Field
  4. Peer Values & Ethics & Common Language
  5. Recovery Oriented practices
  6. Cultural Competence
  7. Natural supports/Community Integration
  8. Training & Supervision
  9. Youth Voice & Youth Issues
  10. Tools of the Trade: Benefits Counseling, Medicaid Buy-In, Financial Planning
  11. Leadership Development
  12. Best Practices: WRAP, Engagement Skills, Intentional Peer Support.

 


 Selection Criteria

Abstracts will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Consistency with and relevance to the theme of the conference
• Originality and innovation
• Clarity in description of subject matter
• Broad implications across Peer workforce experience
• Qualifications and experience on subject matter
• Clear Learning Objectives

Submission Process

Abstracts must be submitted by mail, fax ,or e-mail to:

The New York State Office of Mental Health
330 Fifth Ave. 9th floor
New York, N.Y. 10001
Attn: Carmelita Thompson
Fax 212-330-6359
e-mail: cocbcet@omh.state.ny.us

Submission deadline: Friday January 15, 2010

See submission form on the following page
You will be notified by letter the week of March 1, 2010

Conference planning committee: The New York State Office of Mental Health-Bureau of Recipient Affairs, The New York City Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Consumer Affairs, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Office of Behavioral Health, Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy Center, The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery, The Empowerment Center, New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS), F.E.G.S. Health and Human Services System

 
Submission Form


Workshop Title: ____________________________________________________

Primary Presenter Name: ____________________________________________

Organization/Business/Employer: ____________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________

City: ________________State:________ Zip Code _________

Phone Number: __________________________ 

Cell Phone: ______________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________

Co-presenter name: _________________________________________________


Provide up to 250 words describing the proposed session.
Explain how your session will benefit attendees:

Please include, Title, Description, Learning Objectives

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Biography: Provide a brief description of speaker(s) background and/or qualifications.
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Presentation Aids Required (Mark only what is needed)
__  LCD projector
__  Laptop
__  Overhead projector
__  TV monitor, DVD/VHS
__  Other (please explain):
__  Flipchart

Speaker’s Signature
My signature below shows that I understand if my proposal is accepted I am required to submit any necessary handouts, biographical information, audiovisual requests, and other required information by the required deadlines established by the planning committee.

 

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Signature Name                                          Date
Primary Presenter