October 20, 2022 – Reprint from the N.A.P.S. Webite
National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.) writes, “The idea of a ‘national day’ for peer supporters began to take shape at the 2014 Annual International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This day of celebration, recognition, and reflection began when, the then National Director of Peer Support Services with the Veteran’s Administration, Dan O’Brien-Mazza discussed his idea at a membership meeting. His idea sparked much enthusiasm from other iNAPS members.
“We now have Global Peer Support Celebration Day (GPSCD), an annual celebration of peer supporters, peer support, and recognizing their work in helping their peers with mental health, addictions, and or trauma-related challenges move along the continuum of recovery and inclusion into communities of his/her choosing. This annual, worldwide event takes place annually on the third Thursday in October.“
Repost from NYAPRS E-News
NYAPRS Note: Celebrate Global Peer Support Day by downloading a copy of the National Association of Peer Supporters’ Global Peer Supporters Celebration Day toolkit by support NAPS’ groundbreaking efforts with a donation via https://givebutter.com/peersupportworks.
Join those of who are currently attending NAPS terrific annual conference virtually by registering at https://whova.com/web/x675ucyq8nZMVNRmMMk5ieIcqzYZxFGlPv0QNmISwS8%3D/.
Celebrate Global Peer Support Day be downloading a copy of the National Association of Peer Supporters’ Global Peer Supporters Celebration Day toolkit by support NAPS’ groundbreaking efforts with a donation via https://givebutter.com/peersupportworks.
Join those of who are currently attending NAPS terrific annual conference virtually by registering at https://whova.com/web/x675ucyq8nZMVNRmMMk5ieIcqzYZxFGlPv0QNmISwS8%3D/.
Following is a proclamation by OMH Commissioner, Ann Sullivan.
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