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Access to Independence, with the partnership of other organizations, is establishing a career ladder for Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) in the state of Wisconsin, for consumers with mental illnesses. It will allow for Certified Peer Specialists to be hired in all of the Wisconsin major mental health programs beyond outpatient care. This will effectively allow funding for Certified Peer Specialists via Medicaid by meeting CMS Standards for Certified Peer Specialists. An approved training program and certification exam will be required as well as Continuing Education Hours.
Please contact Alice F. Pauser for more details. Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) are persons who have not only lived the experience of mental illness but also have had formal training in the peer specialist model of mental health supports. They use their unique set of recovery experiences in combination with solid skills training to support peers who have mental illness. Peer Specialists actively incorporate peer support into their work while working within an agencies team support structure as a defined part of the recovery team. Mental Health Leadership Institute
How can you lead when you don’t have authority or power?
You CAN lead regardless of your position in an organization. And your leadership can result in great changes! To learn how, join us for the one-day, (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Mental Health Leadership Institute Saturday, February 25, 2012 Location: Access to Independence, Inc. 3810 Milwaukee St. Madison, WI 53714 Cost: $95 per person Space is limited! To register, contact: Recover Resources 755 Alta Dale Ada, MI 49301 Or visit the website: www.RecoverResources.com (616) 773-8866 Lunch and morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Sponsored by Access to Independence, Inc. and Recover Resources Flier for Workshop The UW-Milwaukee has rescheduled the date for the February WI Peer Specialist Certification Exam. The new exam date is February 29, 2012 and the application deadline is February 15, 2012. Changes to the UWM site www.sce-peerspecialist.uwm.edu are done. If you have any questions, please contact me. And please send this out to all who may be interested. Thank you, Alice |  CLICK HERE for our current Newsletter!
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Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative
Click here to go to their website wicps.org
Click here to go to their website wicps.org
