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National Empowerment Center's Peer-Run Respite Webinar Series: "So You Want to Start a Peer-Run Respite? Options and Important Considerations"
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Wednesday, September 28 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
"So You Want to Start a Peer-Run Respite? Options and Important Considerations" is the first webinar in a peer-run respite series sponsored by the National Empowerment Center's Technical Assistance Center.
Peer-Run Respites/Hospital Diversion are increasing in numbers and having positive results across the country. Peer-run respites offer an alternative to traditional mental health hospitalization, are operated by peers, and are cost-effective.
The purpose of the first webinar in this series will be to address specific issues around starting up, maintaining, and sustaining quality peer-run respites. Panelists will provide practical tips and suggestions on advocacy, funding, core values and principles, and staffing issues, among others.
Space is limited. Register today!
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/728369694
Registration will close on Tuesday, September 27.
Presenters:
Daniel B. Fisher
While researching at NIMH, Dan was diagnosed with schizophrenia. To fulfill his dream of a humanized mental health system, he became a community psychiatrist. To transform national policies, he founded and is now the Executive Director of the National Empowerment Center and was a member of the New Freedom Commission.
Rigel Flaherty
Rigel was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA, and became familiar with the mental health system during a difficult time when she was 20. She started working as a peer counselor in Mental Health Supported Housing in 2003. Rigel became Program Manager for the SAMSHA funded 2nd Story Peer Run Respite House in January 2011.
Daniel Hazen
Daniel is a survivor of the psychiatric/penal systems. Currently, Daniel is the Executive Director of the peer-run Voices of the Heart in New York. Current projects include the Peer Respite, the Peer Supportline, and the Alternatives Healing Project. He is a Board Member with the U.S. Human Rights Network.
Steve Miccio
Steve is the Executive Director of PEOPLe, Inc., a peer-run organization in NY.
Steve is considered an expert in peer operated diversion services and emergency service design. PEOPLe, Inc. has been delivering diversion services for the past 11 years and advocacy services for over 21 years.
This webinar will include a question-and-answer session. We invite you to submit questions at any time during the teleconference.
This training and the Technical Assistance Center of the National Empowerment Center are funded by:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Mental Health Services
www.samhsa.gov
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