National Empowerment Center鈥檚 Peer-Run Respite Webinar Series
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Building the Foundation for a Successful Peer-Run Respite: Creating Connections with the Local Community
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Wednesday, January 25
1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern (10:00 – 11:30 AM Pacific)
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Peer-Run respites/hospital diversion programs are increasing in numbers and having positive results across the country.听Peer-run respites offer an alternative to traditional mental health hospitalization, are operated by peers, and are cost-effective.听
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The presenters will discuss their first-hand experience with building connections with the community while opening and running a peer-run respite, including how to:
- Lay the groundwork, educate the community, and establish relationships;
- Address common community misconceptions and avoid the 鈥淣ot in My Backyard (NIMBY)鈥 phenomenon; and
- Maintain positive connections in the local community while operating a peer-run respite.听
Building the Foundation for a Successful Peer-Run Respite听is the second in a webinar series on peer-run crisis alternatives sponsored by the National Empowerment Center鈥檚 Technical Assistance Center. To watch the archive of the first webinar,听So You Want to Start a Peer-Run Respite,听.
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How to register for this FREE webinar:
Space is limited. Register today!
Registration will close on听Tuesday, January 24.
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Presenters:
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Rigel Flaherty
Rigel was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA,听and became familiar with the mental听health system during a difficult time when she was 20. She started working as a peer听counselor in Mental Health Supported Housing in 2003. Rigel became Program Manager for the SAMSHA funded 2nd听Story Peer Run Respite House in听January 2011.
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Alan Green, M.P.A.
Alan is the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nebraska, Nebraska鈥檚 first and only peer-run mental health service provider.听 Programming includes the HOPE Program (evidence-based practice supported employment), the Keya House (crisis aversion services), statewide wellness/recovery education and advocacy.听 Mr. Green is a member of the NCMHR Steering Committee.
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Clint Taylor
Clint Taylor is the Assistant Director of the Peer Support and Wellness Center in Decatur, Georgia. He is on the steering committee of the Community Health Interfaith Partnership, a coalition working to improve the lives of Georgians with mental health diagnoses. He became a certified peer specialist in August, 2008.
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Questions?
This webinar will include a question-and-answer session. We invite you to submit questions at any time during the teleconference.
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Training Sponsor
This training and the Technical Assistance Center of the National Empowerment Center are funded by:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Mental Health Services
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