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    30 Jan 2018
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    iNAPS (interNational Association of Peer Supporters)

    iNAPS (interNational Association of Peer Supporters)

    Summary:

    The interNational Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to peer support in mental health systems.

    Founded in November 2004 by a group of peer specialists, the organization has quickly grown with members from every state.

    iNAPS offers members a quarterly newsletter, discounts on recovery-oriented materials, and access to recovery and peer support information. iNAPS also sponsors an annual conference for peer specialists which brings together peer specialists and supporters of the peer specialist movement to share ideas, strategies, and information about innovative programs that work.

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    13 Jan 2012
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    Peer Specialist Training Application Supplement

    Peer Specialist Training Application Supplement

    Summary:

    This document is intended to familiarize potential Peer Specialist Training applicants with the field of peer support, the Via Hope peer certification process, and things to consider before making the decision to apply for the 40-hour Peer Specialist Training.

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    PS Training Supplement

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    6 Dec 2011
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    Peer Specialist Hiring Guidelines

    Peer Specialist Hiring Guidelines

    Summary:

    Provided to Via Hope by Lyn Legere of The Transformation Center.

    This hiring guidelines handout was used during the 2010 Peer Specialist Learning Community and 2011 Recovery Focused Learning Community to assist organizations with peer support service implementation.

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    Peer Specialist Hiring Guidelines

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    6 Dec 2011
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    Sample Job Description – Peer Specialist (Hospital)

    Sample Job Description – Peer Specialist (Hospital)

    Summary:

    Provided to Via Hope by Lyn Legere of The Transformation Center.

    This sample job description was created as a sample for hospitals interested in hiring peer specialists.

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    Peer Specialist Sample Hospital Job Description

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    6 Dec 2011
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    Peer Specialist Job Description Overview and Samples

    Peer Specialist Job Description Overview and Samples

    Summary:

    Provided to Via Hope by Lyn Legere of The Transformation Center.

    This job description overview was created as a tool for community centers, clinics or hospitals interested in hiring peer specialists. To view a sample job description specific to hospital settings, view the Sample Job Description – Peer Specialist (Hospital).

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    Peer Specialist Sample Job Description

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