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.
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

Click here for poster:  https://goo.gl/BpsThq



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. 


Upcoming Trainings & Meetings - Delaware County
Institute @ MHP Training & Event Schedule:
October - November 2017

Supervision in the Peer Support Environment, MHP-Delaware County, 7200 Chestnut Street, Upper Darby, PA , October 4-5, 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 of 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 13.5 hours of classroom face time with an additional 6.5 hours possible through an online discussion and reading community.

For more information on the application process, please click here.

Application deadline extension: September 29, 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:

Clarice Bailey at cbailey@mhasp.org or Sendy Alcidonis at salcidonis@mhasp.org



Quarterly CPS Supervisor Meeting
MHP-Delaware County, 7200 Chestnut Street, Upper Darby, PA, November 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 trainings, leadership, and job opportunities. The meetings occur quarterly on the third Tuesday of the month. 
Jim Klasen-Learning and Development Specialist
Delaware County CPS Graduation
Delaware County CPS Celebration
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