Author Archives: Rita Cronise, Academy of Peer Services - Virtual Community Coordinator

(November 22, 2021) by HOWARD DIAMOND  About a month ago, when Kevin Woods looked out his upstairs window one morning, he noticed a man and his teenage granddaughter weeding in theContinue reading “Different Roles for Peer Specialists”

(November 19, 2021: Submitted by Matt Canuteson, OMH Diversity and Inclusion Officer Greetings, As Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches, OMH wishes to reaffirm its commitment to actively working to promoteContinue reading “Transgender Day of Remembrance 11/20”

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF $4 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE’S MENTAL HEALTH PEER WORKFORCE Funding Will Support Increase in Treatment Options and Expansion of Workforce GovernorContinue reading “Federal Funding for State’s Mental Health Peer Workforce”

by HOWARD DIAMOND (November 5, 2021) [Editor’s Disclaimer, the following article presents one perspective on Thanksgiving. For an alternate perspective, please read the National Day of Mourning, an annual protestContinue reading “GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE”

Courtesy Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (November 1, 2021) In this edition–  (open PDF) Enhancing Immune Health Gratitude World Kindness Day A collaboration between staff from Collaborative Support ProgramsContinue reading “Word of Wellness”

(Courtesy Office of Mental Health, Public Information Office: October 29, 2021) The New York State Office of Mental Health is providing one-time targeted investments to recruit and retain Certified andContinue reading “Funding opportunity to Expand Peer Capacity”

(October 28, 2021 – Submitted by MHA Rochester) Starting this month, we will feature different training organizations in New York State that are providing in-person or “live” virtual training forContinue reading “Spotlight on MHA Peer Training Academy”

by Howard Diamond (October 23, 2021) Okay. Ready, Set, Go! Let’s cool off and jump in the pool. Of course, in many parts of the country it is too cold,Continue reading “JUMP IN,  BECOME A PEER SPECIALIST”

(October 26, 2021 – Courtesy Adam Black) Timothy Brown, a Westchester County-based poet and peer, has recently published two books of poetry, Poetic Madman and Twisted Rage. More information can be found onContinue reading “Timothy Brown”

(October 22, 2021) Yesterday (October 21) was the 7th Annual Global Peer Support Celebration Day. I was at the National Peer Specialist Conference in Atlanta on the day a DanContinue reading “How We Celebrated Global Peer Support Celebration Day!”