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"Been There, Done That" - Mountain Xpress Focuses on Peer Support Specialists
Submitted by vglinebe@live.u... on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 1:46pm"The community is accepting and embracing the integrity and value of someone that has traveled the path to wellness-- understanding the service they might provide to someone who is currently experiencing that." - Andrea Morris as quoted in the article
New Requirements for Trainers: Reasonable Accommodations
Submitted by vglinebe@live.u... on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 9:05amThe Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services is in the process of reviewing updating the course content requirements and existing standards for the required 40-hour Peer Support Training.
DHHS’ new webpage on “Recovery Supports in North Carolina”!!
Submitted by vglinebe@live.u... on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 1:07pmThe DHHS has launched a new webpage on "Recovery Supports in North Carolina"!! This webpage has preliminary information on recovery and will be stay up-to-date with information from their Recovery Summit. Stay tuned!
New NC-CPSS Job Postings
Submitted by vglinebe@live.u... on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 3:26pmJob Description: The Tenancy Support Specialist will be part of a team providing tenancy supportive services to tenant participants of the North Carolina Supportive Housing Program. Program participants are individuals with serious mental illness who have transitioned to permanent supportive housing.
Updated Announcement to all Course Developers
Submitted by rlmangum on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 11:10amThe Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services is in the process of reviewing the course development protocol and existing standards for the 40-hour Peer Support Training necessary to meet NC Certified Peer Support Specialist status which may result in revisions to the current protocol.
Announcement To Peer Support Training Developers
Submitted by janderso on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 8:50amThe Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services is in the process of reviewing the course development protocol for the 40-hour Peer Support Training necessary to meet NC Certified Peer Support Specialist status.
Free Trainings Available Online
Submitted by arblackm on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:41pm
"Supervising North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialists" Training Now Online!
Submitted by arblackm on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 9:52am
Announcements
Submitted by arblackm on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:59pm
SAMHSA Definition of Recovery From Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorder December 2011
Submitted by arblackm on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 1:15pm
New Recertification Requirements
Submitted by mksulliv on Tue, 12/21/2010 - 11:52amStarting in February 2011, new requirements will be in place for those recertifying as North Carolina Certfied Peer Support Specialists.
The criteria for recertification is now as follows:
Peer Support Services Approved
Submitted by mksulliv on Mon, 11/29/2010 - 12:49pmNorth Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services Implementation Update #82
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/servicedefinitions/servdefupdates/dmadmh11-12-10update82.pdf
Peer Support Service Status
Revised Recertification Requirements Starting in 2011
Submitted by mksulliv on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 1:54pmCertified Peer Support Specialists are required to renew their certificate every two years. Starting January 15, 2011, applicants are requested to submit two (2) completed Personal Reference Forms at the time of recertification. This is in addition to obtaining 20 hours of training (continuing education and or in-service) that pertains to skills development and delivery of services
Funding Opportunity for Peer Support Specialist Training
Submitted by mksulliv on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 11:52amWe have been informed of an exciting announcement regarding Peer Support Specialist training funds through LMEs. More information can be found at this link:
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/whatsnew-comprehensive.htm
Scroll down to 9/16/2010 where the following are located:
Attention Training Developers: Revised Course Submission Guidelines
Submitted by mksulliv on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 10:16amNorth Carolina's Peer Support Program has updated the NCDMH Course Checksheet for 2010. All those developing a PSS training will want to see the updates and clarifications to this document, which contains guidelines and requirements for course submission, core concepts and other important information. All courses submitted for certification will be reviewed according to the requirem
Attention All Certified Peers!
Submitted by mksulliv on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 11:56amThe NC Peer Support Specialist Program is dynamic, and many changes have been made to the certification and process since it first began. When important changes are made, we must be able to notify you. Take action to keep your contact information up to date with the Peer Support Specialist Registry.
Revised Peer Support Specialist Certification Requirements
Submitted by mksulliv on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 9:29amIn February of this year, the NC Peer Support Program made some changes:
New web address for the Noth Carolina Peer Support Specialist web site
Submitted by janderso on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 4:02pmSince its launch, the North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Program web site has been a sub section of the Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program (BHRP) web site. As the program has grown, so has the need for the web site to expand and become more flexible.
Questions concerning the Peer Support Program?
Call 919-843-6083 or email us at: vglinebe@live.unc.edu
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