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Community News for September 11, 2020
A Day of Remembrance

On September 11, 2001 the world changed in fundamental ways. Today's anniversary is a time to reflect on the trauma and loss. It is also a time for hope. We survived. We are resilient. We will forevermore face the future as survivors of a crisis unlike anything our country had ever faced before.

Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you learned the news of the attack and fall of the twin towers. In what ways did the news change your life?  Read more and add your own experiences and thoughts.
 


A Brief Statement
 
For a brief statement has just been released on the death of Daniel Prude, which includes a call for peer support as part of a humane approach to intervention by Correct Crisis Intervention Today (CCIT), click here
 
The Academy is now entering the 4th week of Fall Term.
Courses remain open this term until November 23.

Need Help with Accessing APS Courses? Ask Maryam!

MaryamMaryam Husamudeen is the APS User Support Specialist and she is also a NYAPRS Peer Bridger.
If you have questions or need assistance a send email to Maryam at academyofpeerservicesnyomh@gmail.com
Still Time to Register

Upcoming Conferences



September 17, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
14th Annual NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists

Conference Day 3
View Program
Register

September 17, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
OMH Symposium

Advancing the Response to COVID-19: Sharing Promising Programs and Practices for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities
Learn More


September 18, 4:00 am – 6:00 pm ET
AD4E: A disorder 4 everyone 
14 hour Online Festival (starting in the UK)
Learn More

September 21, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Quarterly Statewide RAC (Recipient Advisory Committee) Meeting
Office of Mental Health
Agenda
Learn More
(Note: If you are comfortable with video conference meetings and willing to be a small group facilitator, contact Tony Trahan at tony.trahan@omh.ny.gov.)

Sept 22, 24, 29, and October 1
NYAPRS Annual Conference: 
“Rise Up! Community, Connection, Culture” 
View Preliminary Program
Register

National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS) 
October conference postponed

November 9, 12, 17, 19 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm ET
4th Annual Peer Specialist Certification Board Conference:
From Surviving to Thriving
New York Peer Specialist Certification Board
Learn More
Academy Awards! 

Planning is now underway for this year's New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) Conference to be held on November 9, 12, 17, and 19. Like so many others, this year's conference will be fully Digital (online). The Academy of Peer Services is a sponsor of the conference and will honor nominees from the peer support workforce in four categories:
  • Peer Specialist of the Year
  • Supervisor of the Year
  • Employer of the Year
  • Peer Specialist Training Organization of the Year

If you wish to serve on the nominating committee, send email to academy.virtual.community@gmail.com
Job Bank (new feature)


There is a new type of Jobs Report available.
Visit the Job Bank and click: Jobs Report
You can download an Excel Spreadsheet to sort your job search to better locate the latest openings in your region and/or area of expertise.

Let us know if you like this new format! 
academy.virtual.community@gmail.com
 
Online Support (updates)



APS Virtual Community Peer Supporter Networking Group
Every Tuesday, 5:15 - 6:30 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85125435466
(This week will feature a presentation on Advocacy by James Clarke with Syracuse Peer Network.)

More support for supporters:

New York City

Peer Support! LiVE each week
WEDs + THURS from 6-8:30 pm. 
 (929) 254-4422


https://www.peerworkforcecoalition.org/



Peer Workers United
First and Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
ZOOM MEETING ID: 838 3634 6420
PASSWORD: 964190



Reframing Crisis

facilitated by Jonathan Edwards and Ivanna Bond
Saturdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/groups/364074427086419/



Healing Connections
Daily groups (click link above for deails)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness



There are more groups available. 
To view, click
Support Available Statewide
Are we missing anyone? Let us know.
Upcoming Events



The Virtual Community Calendar is updated regularly

Please check the calendar for the latest in webinars, training events, deadlines for grant applications and much more.

https://aps-community.org/calendar/
 
Recent Blog Entries and Articles



The Virtual Community Blog Site

Recent articles include:


The Second Half of Summer by Howard Diamond
Sports is Here but Will it Last? by Howard Diamond
The Anti-Racism Experiment, a repost of a broadcast by Oprah and Jane Elliot
A day of remembrance by Rita Cronise

Guest Bloggers are invited to contribute.
Or, we look for recomendations of articles to re-post. 
https://aps-community.org/blog-site/
Planning is underway for a new Faces and Places of webinar series, as well as continuing education courses based on recorded webinars. Watch future newsletters for details. 

Thank you for your participation in the Academy of Peer Services Virtual Learning Community. 
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