This is a regularly updated list of upcoming events,
as submitted to the Virtual Community.
For past events, click here.
June is PRIDE Month
Learn more about the history and the celebrations this month
For June’s Words of Wellness Calendar, click here.
For Five Steps to Good Mental and Physical Health, click here.
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New York City
June Calendar
CUCS Academy for Justice Informed Practice
Learn more
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Webinar
June 25, 11:00 am
Peer Workforce and Mental Health Change
Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
Flyer
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Webinar
June 25, 2:00 pm
Using Social Media to Build Rapport with Peers
Doors to Wellbeing
Flyer
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Webinar
June 25, 2:00 pm
Peer Support for Older Adults
MHA
Flyer
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Networking Call
June 25, 3:30 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Webinar
June 27, 12:00 noon
Tools of Innovation: Design Thinking in Peer Services with Michael Lane
International Association of Peer Supporters
Flyer
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Webinar
June 27, 2:00 pm, (Recovery Live!)
Employment Support Strategies, SAMHSA BRSS TACS
Flyer
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Webinar
June 28, 12:15-1:00
WCNY-IPA Genuine Peer-Run Organizations
Faces and Places of Peer Support Series
Academy of Peer Services
Flyer
Register
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Submit a Best Practice
Deadline: June 30, 2019
The World Health Organization (WHO) is developing a best practices guidance document to improve the quality of mental health services and to promote the human rights of people with mental health, psychosocial, intellectual, and cognitive disabilities globally.
Complete the questionnaire below to submit up to five mental health services you believe should be considered as a good practice. | Learn More
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New York City
CUCS Academy for Justice Informed Practice
Learn More
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Application
Deadline to apply: July 1, 10 am
New York Institute for Self-Advocacy (NYISA)
This year’s institute takes place August 3-6, 2019 in Troy at the Hilton Garden Inn. Qualifying young adults are encouraged to apply!
Must be 21 or over to attend
Youth Power
Application: http://youthpowerny.org/NyisaApp/
To learn more about the six steps to become a youth peer advocate, click here.
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Call for Workshop Proposals
Deadline: July 1, 2019
International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS)
13 Annual Conference
October 21-23, San Diego, CA
Submit Proposal
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National Guidelines for Supervisors
Deadline: July 1, 2019
International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS)
Your Opportunity to Affect Future Practice – Vote for Your Agreement or Disagreement with Proposed National Practice Guidelines for Supervisors of Peer Specialists
(Open to Peer Specialists and Supervisors)
Take the Survey to Register Your Vote
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Call for Presentation Proposals
Deadline: July 1, 2019
NYAPRS 37th Annual Conference
Integrate, Innovate, Advocate, Celebrate: Keeping our Eyes on the Prize!
Conference Dates: Sept 24-26, 2019
Submit Proposal
To become a conference sponsor, click here
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Scholarship Application
Deadline: July 2, 2019
NYAPRS 37th Annual Conference
Integrate, Innovate, Advocate, Celebrate: Keeping our Eyes on the Prize!
Conference Dates: Sept 24-26, 2019
Submit Scholarship Application
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New York City
July 5, 2019
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Networking Breakfast
Hosted by the New York City Peer and Community Health Worker Workforce Consortium
Learn more or RSVP to mpatel9@health.nyc.gov
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Networking Call
July 9, 7:00 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Washington, DC
July 7-11, 2019
ALTERNATIVES 2019: Standing Together, Celebrating Our Gifts, Raising Our Voices
Hosted by the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery (NCMHR)
Learn More
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Webinar
July 12, 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Reasonable Accommodations and Medicaid Buy-In
Professional and Leadership Development Series
New York City Peer and Community Worker Workforce Consortium
More Coming Soon
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Albany
July 13-16, 2019
39th Annual Bastille Day Vigil / Celebration / Demonstration
(Location: Steps of the New York State Office of Mental Health)
Mental Patients’ Liberation Alliance
For More, contact George Ebert (315) 947-5888
or Lauren Tenney (516) 319-4295
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Suffolk County
July 14, 2019
7th Annual Kick Stands Up Motorcycle Poker Run and Car Show
On behalf of the Suffolk County United Veterans Project
Flyer
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Twitter Chat
July 15 at 2:00 pm
Topic: Prejudice, Discrimination, Sanism, and Ableism
Presenter: Nev Jones, Hosted by Inside Our Minds (IOM) and
the National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse
Learn More | Meet Presenter Nev Jones
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Webinar
July 16, 11:00 am
Peer Workforce and Mental Health Change
Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
Flyer
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Networking Call
July 16, 12:00 noon
International Association of Peer Supporters |
Flyer
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New York City
July 18, 2019
13th Annual Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Registration Information
Conference Program
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Long Island
July 18, 2019
Peer Networking Group
Flyer
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Webinar
July 24, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Fundraising and Sustainability:
Building your Organization by Telling the Right Story to the Right Audience
Café TA Center
Flyer (scroll to the bottom for the Cafe TA webinar)
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Buffalo (Western New York)
July 25, noon-3:00 pm
NYAPRS Regional Orientation for New Staff
Host Agency: Best Self Behavioral Health
Flyer
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Webinar
July 26, 12:15-1:00
Faces and Places of Peer Support Series
APS Virtual Community
Details Coming Soon
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Networking Call
July 30, 3:30 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Online Course
NAMI Homefront
(6 session free course, starts in August)
For family and friends of military services members and veterans
Apply
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New York City
August 2, 2019
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Networking Breakfast
Hosted by the New York City Peer and Community Health Worker Workforce Consortium
Learn more or RSVP to mpatel9@health.nyc.gov
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Troy
August 3-6 2019
New York Institute for Self-Advocacy
(Deadline to Apply is July 1)
Youth Power
Flyer
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Webinar
August 9, 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Leadership Skills and Professional Development
Professional and Leadership Development Series
New York City Peer and Community Worker Workforce Consortium
More Coming Soon
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Networking Call
August 13, 7:00 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Networking Call
August 27, 3:30 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Webinar
August 30, 12:15-1:00
Faces and Places of Peer Support Series
APS Virtual Community
Details Coming Soon
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New York City
September 6, 2019
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Networking Breakfast
Hosted by the New York City Peer and Community Health Worker Workforce Consortium
Learn more or RSVP to mpatel9@health.nyc.gov
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Networking Call
September 10, 7:00 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Webinar
September 13, 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Networking Skills
Professional and Leadership Development Series
New York City Peer and Community Worker Workforce Consortium
More Coming Soon
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East Hartford, CT
September 18-21, 2019
Annual Rights Conference
National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA)
Flyer
Learn More
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Conference
September 24-26, 2019
NYAPRS Annual Conference, (new location)
Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY
Call for Proposals
Scholarship Application
Sponsor Packet
For more visit the NYAPRS website
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Networking Call
September 24, 3:30 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Webinar
September 27, 12:15-1:00
Faces and Places of Peer Support Series
APS Virtual Community
Details Coming Soon
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New York City
October 4, 2019
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Networking Breakfast
Hosted by the New York City Peer and Community Health Worker Workforce Consortium
Learn more or RSVP to mpatel9@health.nyc.gov
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Networking Call
October 8, 7:00 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Webinar
October 11, 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Trauma-Informed Peer Support
Professional and Leadership Development Series
New York City Peer and Community Worker Workforce Consortium
More Coming Soon
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Conference
October 21-23, 2019
13th Annual National Conference
International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS)
San Diego, CA
Call for Proposals (Due July 1)
Learn More
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Webinar
October 25, 12:15-1:00
Faces and Places of Peer Support Series
APS Virtual Community
Details Coming Soon
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Networking Call
October 29, 3:30 pm
Peer Specialists and Supervisors Online Call
APS Virtual Community
Subscribe for Notification
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Conference
November 5-6, 2019
New York Peer Specialist Certification Board Conference
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel
Save the Date
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To view a list of previous events, click Calendar of Past Events.
