The National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.), in partnership with the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, is proud to co-sponsor the Annual Conference, “Reclaiming Our Power!” happening on October 16-17, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. This in-person event will unite over 300 peers, advocates, policymakers, family members, youth, clinicians, and stakeholders from across the nation to reclaim our power and amplify our collective voice. Learn more about the conference here.
At this conference, we’ll delve into the power of reclaiming our narratives, our agency, and our futures. Together, we’ll explore how peer support empowers us to overcome obstacles, advocate for change, and create a more inclusive and equitable world.
This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Our Power” celebrates the strength and resilience within each of us and the transformative impact of peer support. As we come together, we’ll honor our shared experiences, uplift each other’s voices, and chart a course toward a brighter future.
We invite you to join us in reclaiming our power and shaping the future of mental health systems and advocacy by submitting a workshop proposal. Some of the areas and potential topics we are interested in include:
- History of the peer support movement
- Alternatives to existing systems
- Harm reduction
- Peer-led crisis alternatives, including peer respites and warmlines
- Peer support beyond mental health and substance use: e.g., survivorship, domestic violence, grief, doula work, etc.
- Community building and organizing
- Abolition
- Non-carceral care
- Equity practices
See below for more information, including a link to submit a workshop proposal.
| Deadline Approaching: Call for Proposals |
| This is a reminder that the deadline to submit your workshop proposals for our upcoming conference is fast approaching! We need your voice and expertise to help us reclaim our power and shape the future of mental health systems and advocacy. We are interested in a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to: * The history of the peer support movement * Innovative alternatives to current systems * Harm reduction strategies * Peer-led crisis alternatives, such as peer respites and warmlines * Expanding peer support to areas beyond mental health and substance use, including survivorship, domestic violence, grief, and doula work * Strategies for community building and organizing * Approaches to abolition and non-carceral care * Best practices in equity and inclusion We welcome and encourage submissions from presenters of all experience levels. Your insights and contributions are essential to making this conference a success. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a significant impact! Presenters receive complimentary admission to the conference. Submissions accepted until Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm EST/2:00 pm PST. We look forward to your submission! |