[NYAPRS Enews] 2011 NYC MH Peer Specialist Conference Seeking Proposals

[Harvey Rosenthal]

NYAPRS Note: Please consider applying to present at this ever growing innovative and timely conference highlighting the emerging efforts of peer specialists in a broad array of settings. NYAPRS is a proud co-sponsor. 

 

Call for Proposals

NYC's Fifth Annual Mental Health Peer Specialist Conference

Working Peer Specialists 

Changing, Transforming, Revolutionizing! the Workplace Culture through Creativity and  Innovation

June 21, 2011

The Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee is currently seeking proposals for New York City's Fifth Annual Peer Specialist Conference which will be held at New York University on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. This conference provides an opportunity for working peers to tap into their creativity, enhance unique skills, develop innovative programming, and stimulate critical dialogue about career development. The audience for this conference will be New York City working peers, i.e., Peer Specialists, Peer Wellness Coaches, Peer Bridgers, and more!! 

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. 

 

Workshop Tracks 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 Tracks Include: 

Ø  Employment 

§  Benefits Planning

§  Economic Self-Sufficiency

§  Job Development

§  Anti-Poverty Approaches

Ø  Service Delivery

§  PROS

§  ACT Teams

§  Supportive Housing

§  Recovery Centers

§  Forensic Services

Ø  Career Development

§  Peers Mentoring Peers

§  Peers Taking on Supervisory Roles

§  Leadership Development

§  Peer Credentialing 

Ø  Culture & Diversity

§  Veterans

§  Forensics

§  LGBTQ

§  Young People

§  Disability

Ø  New & Innovative Recovery Practices

§  Trauma-Informed Care

§  Health and Wellness

§  Creative Self-Expression

§  Peer-Run Programs

§  Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities

§  Youth Initiatives

 Selection Criteria

Abstracts will be evaluated on the following criteria:

§  Consistency 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:  NYPeer at omh.state.ny.us

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 

Friday, January 20, 2011

Please see submission form on the following page.

You will be notified by letter the week of March 1, 2011

Peer Specialist 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 and Training Center; The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery, Bureau of Children & Family Services, State Office of Mental Health, NYC Field Office, The Empowerment Center; New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS); F.E.G.S. Health and Human Services System; Baltic Street AEH, Inc.; Coalition of Institutionalized Aged & Disabled; and Services for the UnderServed, Project PREPARE Peer Specialist Training Program

 



Submission Form


Workshop Title: 

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Primary Presenter's Name:

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Organization/Business/Employer: 

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Mailing Address:

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City: ________________State:________ Zip Code _________

Phone Number: ___________________________ 

Cell Phone: _______________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________

Co-presenter's name: 

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Provide up to 250 words describing the proposed workshop and 
explain how your session will benefit attendees.

Please include Title, Description and CLEAR Learning Objectives:

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Have you presented this or similar workshops before? If so, please explain.

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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
__  Flipchart

__  Will handouts be available?  ___ yes    ___ no

__  Other (please explain):

 

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 deadlines established by the planning committee.

 

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Signature Name                                               Date
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