Alliance Note: Thursday, October 19th, is Peer Support Celebration Day! There are many ways to celebrate the unique and immense and invaluable contributions of peers, both formal and informal, within mental health. There are many events occurring in New York state for those who are interested in ways to celebrate with the community here. See below for opportunities to celebrate the Peer Support workers who tirelessly work to help others and improve the system!
Peer Supporter Celebration Day
How will you celebrate Peer Support Celebration Day?
Thurs. October 19, 2023.
Peer Support Celebration Day is held on the 3rd Thursday of October each year. It was started by the National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.). Learn about the history and ways people have celebrated the day:
https://www.peersupportworks.org/about/global-peer-support-celebration-day/
OMH to Host a Virtual Event to Recognize Peer Support Workers in New York
Reserve the morning from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM for introductory remarks from Commissioner Sullivan, Executive Deputy Commissioner Moira Tashjian, and Associate Commissioner for State Operated Services Martha Carlin, followed by an OMH Panel Presentation and concluding with a workshop from PeerTAC.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Morning Session Zoom:
You are invited to the morning Peer Supporter Celebration Day When: Oct 19, 2023 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqd-6urj4sGN1EJZgN4xunlOWmZxqt6Itv
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Hold your own celebration at lunchtime / afternoon.
Plan to share photos of your event! Look for future emails with more details! Send email to academy.virtual.community@gmail.com
Other Celebrations you can join
Join a special session of the APS Networking Group
for an evening of creative expression to celebrate the day!
When: Oct 19, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Are you in New York City?
You cordially invited to an in-person Manhattan Official Peer Support Celebration Soiree
Who: Peer Supporters and Peers
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6:30pm – 8:15pm Eastern Time
Where: *The celebration is on the 2nd floor up a flight of stairs. No elevators in the building.
Why: To come together, have fun and commemorate the Peer Support Celebration Day Seating is limited. RSVP to ann@kasperconnects.com or 503-208-0065.
Once you RSVP, details of the evening will be sent to you ~ Thank you!
Not yet a member of N.A.P.S.?
There are exciting opportunities coming up for those who join the Peer Specialist Advancement and Mentoring Network that you won’t want to miss.
Sign up using the Interest Form https://www.peersupportworks.org/NY/