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Institute for Recovery & Community Integration
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Matthew Watman - Program Analyst |
What's New at the Institute
Say hello to Matthew Watman! Matthew has been brought on as the Institute's new Program Analyst to oversee and manage all data-driven processes. This includes everything from data collection and cleaning, to analysis and visualization. He will also be in charge of the Institute's website and social media presence. His addition to the team is part of an overall effort to derive deeper insights regarding certified peer specialist outcomes in order to gain a better understanding of the individuals who are trained. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys singing in an A Cappella group, teaching himself new skills, and testing out new vegan recipes.
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Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition (Pa PSC)
Save the Date for Our 1st Annual Conference
Coming Together
Creating a Culture of Community
1st Annual Conference
April 6, 2018
9:00am - 4:00pm
Ramada Inn - State College
Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition (PaPSC) and the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB)
in partnership with the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)
is forming a statewide workgroup for the purpose of developing a formal certification process for Pennsylvania's Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) under the PCB.
PaPSC is currently seeking CPS applicants interested in serving on the statewide workgroup.
This initiative is the result of information gathered from a statewide survey, focus groups, statewide teleconferences and feedback from the Mental Health Planning Council.
The Peer Specialist Certification Workgroup is time ended and will meet in person for three meetings. The meetings will be held at the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center, 403 East Winding Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The meeting dates are: Friday October 13, 2017, Tuesday November 14, 2017 and Tuesday December 12, 2017 from 9:30-3:30. Workgroup members will be responsible for their own transportation costs and lunch. Attendance at all three meetings is required with no substitutions. CPS desiring to be considered for the workgroup should complete the application by clicking the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCBStakeholderWorkgroupApplication
Applications Due by 9/29/17.
SAMHSA's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP)
team would like to inform you that the MFP grantees have started to accept fellowship applications to award fellowship for the 2018-19 academic cycle.
The MFP seeks to improve behavioral health outcomes of racially and ethnically diverse populations by increasing the number of well trained, culturally competent behavioral health professionals available to work in underserved, minority communities.
Specifically, the program offers scholarship assistance, training and mentoring for individuals seeking degrees in behavioral health who meet program eligibility requirements.
Please help us by sharing this application table with your colleagues.
The attached table outlines the fellowship application periods for each of the grantees who are awarded funds to implement the MFP.
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Upcoming Trainings & Meetings
Philadelphia CPS Supervisor's
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Cake at CPS Celebration |
Institute @ MHP Training & Event Schedule:
October - December 2017
PA Statewide CPS Supervisor Webinar
October 5, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Course description:
This 1 hr webinar is a facilitated discussion for supervisors to explore issues related to organizational culture and peer support. Barriers and shared strategies will be discussed to support organizations in developing a more peer-centric culture.
To register please use the following link:
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.
For more information contact:
Supervision in the Peer Environment, MHP, 1211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, October 24-25, 2017 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Course description:
This course lays the foundation of Supervision in a Peer Support Environment and incorporates Daniels' (2014) Pillars of Peer Support Supervision, Kadushin's (1976) Social Work model on the Functions of Supervision, and Bloom (1997), Anda and Felliti's (1998) work on Trauma. The course is designed as a hybrid learning environment which has 15 hours of classroom face time with an additional 6.5 hours possible through an online learning community focused on discussion and reading. The classroom portion of this course has been approved for 13.5 hours of continuing education units through the National Association of Social Work- PA Chapter.
For more information on the application process, please click here.
Application deadine: October 12, 2017
Online application:
PHILADELPHIA CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST TRAINING- CPS WORKING WITH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, MHP, 1211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA , November 27 -December 1 & December 11-15, 2017 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Course description:
Quarterly CPS Supervisor Meeting
CBH, 801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA , December 14, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting description:
This is an established meeting for Peer Specialist Supervisors to offer feedback and discussion on important topics and issues pertaining to the supervision of Peer Specialists. It is also an opportunity to network, share resources, and hear about upcoming training, leadership, and job opportunities. The meetings occur quarterly. The meeting location is announced prior to the meeting.
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| DBHIDS CPS Class Photo - June 2017 |
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| New Mental Health Partnerships Logo |
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| DBHIDS CPS Celebration-June 2017 |
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