The Lifespan Series: A Comprehensive Overview of Adult Peer Specialist Services

When: Thursday, December 14 - 12:00 PM

Duration: 1 hours

Location: Zoom

Event Details:

There is growing research that has shown that Peer Support Services contribute to an improved experience and outcomes of people seeking and using behavioral health services. Given recent changes in Part 599 regulations, Mental Health Outpatient Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Providers are now able to provide Mental Health Peer Support Services across the lifespan. This webinar in the Lifespan Series will focus on the core competencies and role of Adult Peer Specialists along with qualifications, supervision requirements, and strategies for building a culture that supports the inclusion of Peer Support Services.

This webinar will be presented by members of the NYS Office of Mental Health, and will
focus on the core competencies and role of Adult Peer Specialists along with
qualifications, supervision requirements, and strategies for building a culture that
supports the inclusion of Peer Support Services. The OMH team will also answer
questions about Adult Peer Support Services raised at the Five MCTAC/PeerTAC

Regional Meetings this past summer.