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Research Opportunity for Young Adult Peer Supporters
The Mental Health Services Research Lab at Temple University is conducting a nationwide study that aims to understand the workplace...
Stephanie Ramos
Dec 6, 20231 min read
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Why mental health providers say Medi-Cal’s latest reform may force them to cut services
The new system pays more for behavioral health providers with advanced degrees or certifications. The goal, like much of CalAIM’s...
Stephanie Ramos
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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CalMHSA Clinical Documentation Guides for Peer Support Specialists (2022)
Outpatient Drug Medi-Cal and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System Services (2022) https://www.calmhsa.org/wp-content/uploads/CalMHSA-D...
Stephanie Ramos
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Free WRAP Coloring Book Download
Anyone can order a copy from the WRAP bookstore and download it free. You’re welcome to make copies of the pages to share with friends,...
Stephanie Ramos
May 18, 20231 min read
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Peer Support in College Mental Health initiatives: Learning from the Peer Support Movement
Peer support is growing on college campuses, yet many report concerns from leaders and administrators, including ensuring students have...
Stephanie Ramos
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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Paid Internship Program!!
Catalyst for Wellness in Community Behavioral Health and Social Services Apprenticeship Program Do you have firsthand experience with the...
Stephanie Ramos
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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2019 National Analysis of Peer Support Providers - Practice Settings, Requirements, Roles, and Reimb
This report aims to understand the organizational settings and roles of peer providers in the behavioral health workforce and to build a...
Stephanie Ramos
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Mental Health:Leading Practices for State Programs to Certify Peer Support Specialists
According to officials from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the Department of Health and...
Stephanie Ramos
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Using Peer Navigators to Address the Integrated Health Care Needs of Homeless African Americans With
The study examined the impact of a peer navigator program (PNP) developed by a community-based participatory research team and used with...
Stephanie Ramos
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Peers Across SOAR
Peers can enhance the SOAR Process at every intercept! This infographic identifies how Peer Support Workers can become involved and...
Stephanie Ramos
Apr 20, 20231 min read
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Research Opportunity for Young Adult Peer Supporters
The Mental Health Services Research Lab of the Temple University College of Public Health invites youth peer support workers ages 18-30...
Stephanie Ramos
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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National Survey of Peer Supporters’ Experiences Using Spirituality and Religion in Their Work
The Copeland Center on Wellness and Recovery and the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion invite peer supporters to...
Stephanie Ramos
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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Become a Peer Cert Training Provider!
CalMHSA has opened the initial application for new Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training Providers! The Medi-Cal Peer Support...
Stephanie Ramos
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Mental Health Advocate Pat Deegan’s Website Offers 2 Articles and 24 Posters for Free!
“We are making a change to our website so that everyone can access my FREE posters and papers more easily,” Pat Deegan writes. The two...
Stephanie Ramos
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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Recruiting Consumer Member: California Behavioral Health Planning Council
The California Behavioral Health Planning Council (CBHPC) is a majority Consumer and Family member advisory body to state and local...
Stephanie Ramos
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Learning Session: Forensic Peer Specialists: Partners for Effective Re-entry and Recovery
Available: 01/13/23– 03/14/23 Pricing: FREE - $0 Since 2016 Certified Peer Specialists with lived experience in carceral systems have...
Stephanie Ramos
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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San Mateo County Peer Certification Study Group
ATTENTION SAN MATEO COUNTY PEERS! San Mateo County Office of Consumer and Family Affairs: Peer Certification Study Group Join the OCFA...
Dawniell Zavala
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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CalMHSA Releases Long Awaited Certification Fee Schedule
The Peer Support Specialist Certification Fee Schedule outlines activities and fees associated with the ongoing administration of the...
Stephanie Ramos
Jan 3, 20231 min read
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Grandparenting Deadline Extended to June 30, 2023!
The deadline for Peers employed as a Peer as of January 1, 2022, to seek certification through the grandparenting process, is extended to...
Dawniell Zavala
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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Complaints and Investigations of Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Programs
On December 16, DHCS released Behavioral Health Information Notice No.: 22-062 to provide Information Regarding DHCS Oversight of Peer...
Dawniell Zavala
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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