iNAPS Brief - Deadline to comment on National Standards

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National Standards for Peer Supporters - DEADLINE FOR COMMENT June 21, 2013

A draft of the National Standards for Peer Supporters is now open for public comment until June 21, 2013. When finalized, the National Standards will be used to set policy and shape the future of peer support services. If you have already commented on the draft, thank you for your input. Be sure to share this opportunity with others. Every voice matters!

To access the draft, visit: http://na4ps.wordpress.com/national-standards.

Free Webinar 3: Recovery Roles and Values – Noon Friday, June 21, 2013

The third free webinar based on the Recovery to Practice project and sponsored by Optum will be offered on Friday at 12:00 Noon (Eastern). The topic is Recovery Roles and Values with iNAPS presenters Gladys Christian and Rita Cronise.

Start Time: 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time | 11:00 am, Central Daylight Time

Note: The webinar originates in Chicago, in the central daylight time zone (CDT).
If your log in screen indicates the webinar starts at 11:00 AM it is because 11:00 AM (CDT) corresponds to 12:00 noon Eastern (EDT).

To start or join the online meeting:

Audio conference information (required): 1-888-844-9902 access code 956 7295

Web access (slides and chat feature): https://optum.webex.com/optum/j.php?ED=180044282&UID=491905707&PW=NMjc1ZjY1Y2Vk&RT=MiM3

Meeting password: optum

If this is the first time you have joined one of these webinars, log in at least five minutes prior to the start time to download free webinar application software that will allow you to join the webinar. Then call the toll-free conference line with the access code that is provided to hear the audio.

To learn more about the free webinar series:
http://na4ps.wordpress.com/free-webinar-series/

NATIONAL CONFERENCE NEWS

About the 7^th Annual Peer Supporter Conference (Aug 27 and 28)

This year’s Annual Conference will be held at the Sheraton Garden Grove Hotel (near Anaheim), California on August 27 and 28, 2013.

Pre- and Post-conference institutes are in the planning stages, including institutes by Recovery Innovations and the SAMHSA-Funded Recovery to Practice training for working peer supporters.

To learn more, visit: http://na4ps.wordpress.com/7th-annual-national-conference/

Call for Sponsors/Exhibitors

We have a limited amount of exhibitor space available and will accept advertisements in our conference program. If you would like to have an exhibitor table or an advertisement in the program, let us know!

Scholarships

The deadline to apply for a SAMHSA Scholarship is passed. As reported in previous news briefs, funding for the scholarships is uncertain. We will provide updates as we get them.

Raising Funds to Attend Conferences

Need money to attend? Here are some suggestions to raise funds:

http://na4ps.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/funding_ideas_to_attend_conferences.pdf

Workshop Proposals

The deadline to apply to be a workshop presenter is passed. We thank all who have submitted a proposal and will be selecting the workshops to determine the final conference program soon.

Forms and Flyers – visit the conference page:

http://na4ps.wordpress.com/7th-annual-national-conference/

· Exhibitor / Program Advertising – deadline: June 30, 2013

· Early Bird Discount Registration Rate– deadline: July 31, 2013.

· Conference Flyer – help us spread the word!

Help Spread the News!!

Please forward this e-News Brief to anyone who can promote peer support!
Especially those who would like to comment on the Draft of the National Standards.

Incentive: Let us know how you’re reaching out to others!
We will share your creative outreach ideas in a future newsletter.
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For more about the International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS),
visit: www.naops.org..