Forsyth Peer Support Development Group

DISCOUNTS AND CONTACT CREDITS for this conference. Pre-conference alone is worth it! PEER SUPPORT WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED!

IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS FORSYTH COUNTY EMS IS SEEKING PEER SUPPORTERS FOR THEIR TEAM! See link:
more!

Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Peer Support Specialist The Forsyth County Department of Behavioral Health Services is seeking to hire a Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Peer Support Specialist. In the role of a peer support professional, you will have the opportunity to connect with clients who are experiencing crisis that involve both behavioral heal...

INTERESTED IN A SCHOLARSHIP TO THE i2i CONFERENCE to be in Winston-Salem? See below and contact [email protected] to apply!

PRE-CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS PEER SUPPORT BOTH WITHIN AND BEYOND THE MEDICAID SYSTEM!

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Attend the i2i Winter Conference
December 10th (Pre Con Day) & December 11-12th (Conference).

We are particularly interested in supporting individuals who are not affiliated with an organization that is able to provide financial support for your conference attendance.

If you would like to obtain a scholarship for this event, please email [email protected] and provide information on yourself, what days you would like to attend, and badge information.

Note, a scholarship covers the registration cost.

i2i is able to provide these scholarships as a result of the generous donations made to the

Mary Hooper Scholarship Participation Fund

i2i also thanks the NC Division of MH/IDD/SUS for grant funds supporting additional scholarships this year.

I am sharing early that the annual i2i Winter Conference in early December will feature a pre-conference day that will focus in part on the need for and use of PEER SUPPORT during Medicaid related changes and amid all the needs in our communities! A panel discussion with peer-operated agencies will be presented as well!

This conference will be at the Benton Convention Center here in W-S and there will be scholarships on top of a discount for persons with lived experience so peer supporters can come at NO COST! Keep checking here for more info!

RECOVERY MONTH IS COMING!

12 years of empowering people!

PEER-FACILITATED WORKSHOP!

Whole Health Wellness Workshop | 18 Springs An empowering and transformative event designed to enhance your well-being and improve your life. Includes lunch and CEUs Facilitators: Al Thomas, CNPS Trainer, CNLC, CNLP, CTt Carl Wilson, DBH, LPCC, CRADC

RECRUITMENT FOR PEER SUPPORT CURRICULUM ADVISORS

The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS), in partnership with the UNC Behavioral Health Springboard, is currently recruiting applicants for our Standardized Curriculum Committee.

This committee will be responsible for assisting in the development of a Standardized Peer Support Curriculum. We are looking for members who are knowledgeable about the role of Peer Support Specialists, represent the diversity of the state, and are willing and able to devote their time and energy to this project.

The deadline to submit applications is June 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. For additional details, and to apply, view the Standardized Curriculum Committee Application. Applicants will be notified by July 5, 2024 if they have been selected.

Please direct questions or concerns to: [email protected].

OVERDOSES IN OUR COUNTY ARE INCREASING AGAIN--AND ONE HARD-HIT AREA IS OUR YOUTH! Peer supporters, depending on your work settings, you may need to keep some Narcan on hand for distributing to people who may be at risk or who may associate with people at risk. Fentanyl is be mixed in with so many things now!

Forsyth County sees increase in overdoses in first few months of 2024 Data from Forsyth County's overdose tracking map shows that there has been an increase in the number of overdoses in the first three months of 2024 compared to the start of last year.

GreenTree Peer Center is seeking a full-time peer facilitator to join our team at the Peer Center and a part-time evening staff to assist at our Refuge Crisis Support setting!

If you are interested, please email your resume to [email protected]. THANKS!

Good morning Brother and Sister Peer Specialists!

We're getting closer to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15th!! And you may be asking yourself, what can I do to help spread awareness about Elder Abuse?!! Well you still have time!! We have many exciting opportunities for you to get involved and help us raise awareness about and best practices for our Elders by getting the proper training.

CHAMPS WELLNESS is offering trainging for

CERTIFIED OLDER ADULT PEER SPECIALIST (COAPS) DESIGNATION

COAPS are more effective in engaging older adults than traditional professionals.
COAPS provides hope, empowerment, choices, and social connectedness to older adults that promote mental health recovery in a supportive environment.
COAPS prepares a peer workforce to meet the health and wellness needs of older adults with behavioral health disorders.
COAPS strengthens the capacity of the workforce to meet the health and wellness needs of people with behavioral health issues who are aging but whose health is often neglected.
COAPS improves the quality of life of older adults.

Training:

When: Jul 06, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT – Jul 07, 2024, 5:00 PM

WHERE: 18 Springs Community Healing Center,
2424 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA

Only 150.00 Click the link below to reserve your seat TODAY!!! Capacity is limited!

Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist (COAPS) Designation Training (1) | 18 Springs Join Us for COAPS Training! Facilitator: Al Thomas, NCCPSS Facilitator-Trainer ALF Seminar III Wrap Facilitator

Have you wanted to learn how to write proposals so you can get your vision funded? Well, here's your opportunity as a Peer Leader to learn how! Sponsored by Peer Voice North Carolina!

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Peer Voice NC is happy to announce the first training in our Peer Leadership Academy continuum. This class is designed to help peer leaders learn more about the grant writing process. This is a 6 week cohort, and it is a requirement that participants attend all sessions and complete class project to receive certificate. Apply Below

Who: New/emerging or OG NCCPSS leaders
When: June 11,18,25, July 9,16,23 (Tuesday's) 6pm-8pm
Where: Zoom (link will be sent no later than noon on 6/11 to participants that are invited to attend)
Cost: FREE!!!

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GreenTree's NEXUS program is seeking a full time staff! Please check this link:

https://pss.unc.edu/pssjobs/nexus-recovery-support-community-peer-staff

Environmental Health is one of the SAMHSA-promoted Dimensions of Wellness. Healthy, appealing places, whether the earth or our bedrooms, are factors that help us stay well!

CRISIS SUPPORT PEER STAFF NEEDED to be on-call on weekends or every other weekend!

Support people at our Refuge house in Winston-Salem. Could be a REALLY fulfilling side gig!

Call Laurie at GreenTree Peer Support Program or message me to learn more!

Number: 336-529-4986. THANKS!

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