Call for Proposals
NYC’s Sixth Annual Peer Specialist Conference
At New York University’s Kimmel Center
On Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee is currently seeking workshop proposals for New York City’s Sixth Annual Peer Specialist Conference which will be held once again at New York University’s Kimmel Center on Thursday, July 19, 2012. This conference provides an opportunity specifically for New York City peers working in the mental health sector to enhance unique skills, obtain new knowledge and information and stimulate critical dialogue and ideas about career development and the mental health field. The audience for this conference will be New York City working peers, i.e., Peer Specialists, Peer Wellness Coaches, Peer Bridgers and more!!
We encourage submissions from working peers who can provide insight on the future development of the role of peers in the workplace. All workshops are 75 minutes.
The theme of this year’s conference will be the changing face of healthcare and its impact on careers for peer specialists. Please open the attached documents for more information and for the 2012 Workshop Proposal Submission Form.
New This Year!! Roundtable Discussions
In this climate of changing healthcare and mental healthcare delivery we will be adding another venue for learning and dialogue. Roundtables will be chaired by a subject area expert and facilitated by a member of the Working Peer Community. The purpose of Roundtables will be to stimulate dialogue among multiple stakeholders who might not ordinarily have opportunities to speak candidly and learn from each other. Suggested Roundtable topics include: Medicaid re-design, Supervision for Peer Specialists, How to infuse Recovery Principles and Practice in Traditional program models, Housing, etc. We are not eliciting Roundtable facilitators or content experts at this time.
Workshop Tracks of Interest
We invite abstracts that reflect innovative national, state and local programs, practices, and initiatives that support the future development of the peer workforce.
You may also suggest Roundtable topics that you are a subject area expert in.
Suggested Tracks Include:
Ø Healthcare Reform
§ Medicaid Redesign
§ Health Homes
Ø Economic Self-Sufficiency
§ Employment
§ Benefits Planning
Ø Service Delivery
§ PROS
§ ACT
§ Housing
§ Forensic Services
Ø Career Development
§ Supervisory Roles
§ Leadership Development
§ Education & Credentialing
Ø Culture & Diversity
§ Veterans
§ Forensics
§ LGBTQ
§ Disability
§ Older Adults
§ Youth
Ø New & Innovative Recovery Practices
§ Trauma-Informed Care
§ Health and Wellness
§ Creativity & Alternative Approaches
§ Recovery Centers
§ Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities
§ Youth Initiatives
§ Peer & Mutual Support
Ø Funding Sources & Fundraising
§ Veterans Administration
§ SAMHSA
§ New Grant Writing Techniques
§ Using Social Media
Selection Criteria
Abstracts will be evaluated on the following criteria:
§ Consistency and relevance to the theme of the conference
§ Originality and innovation
§ Clarity in description of subject matter
§ Broad implications across peer workforce experience
§ Qualifications and experience on subject matter
§ Clear learning objectives
Submission Process
Abstracts must be submitted by e-mail, fax, or mail to:
The New York State Office of Mental Health
330 Fifth Ave., 9th floor
New York, N.Y. 10001
Attn: Carmelita Thompson
E-mail: NYPeer at omh.ny.gov
Fax: 212-330-6359
Workshop proposals must be e-mailed, faxed or postmarked no later than close of business on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.
NOTE: Please use the attached 2012 Workshop Proposal Submission Form and fill it out completely as missing information will delay consideration of your proposal. You will be notified about the acceptance of your proposal by letter in early March, 2012.
Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee: The New York State Office of Mental Health, Bureau of Recipient Affairs; The New York City Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Consumer Affairs; F.E.G.S. Health and Human Services System; The Empowerment Center; Services for the UnderServed, Project PREPARE Peer Specialist Training Program; Baltic Street AEH, Resource and Wellness Center; New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, Office of Behavioral Health; Kings County Hospital, Wellness and Recovery Services; New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) and The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery.
This conference promises to be an exciting and purposeful event and your contributions are appreciated! Thank you very much for the great work you all do.
2012 NYC Peer Specialist Conference Workshop Proposal Submission Form
Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Close of Business
1) Workshop Title:
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Primary Presenter’s Name:
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Presenter is a (please check one): □ Peer □ Non-Peer
Organization/Business/Employer:
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Mailing Address:
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City: ________________State:________ Zip Code _________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Cell Phone: _______________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________
Co-presenter’s name:
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Co-presenter is a (please check one): □ Peer □ Non-Peer
2) Provide up to 250 words describing the proposed workshop, particularly specific learning objectives for attendees.
Please include Title, Description and a minimum of three CLEAR Learning Objectives which should be stated as skills. For example, it is preferable to say: “Participants will be able to communicate effectively with homeless persons.”
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3) Have you presented this or similar workshops before? If so, please explain.
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4) Biography: Provide a brief description of speaker(s) background and/or qualifications.
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5) Presentation Aids Required (check only what is needed)
__ LCD projector
__ Laptop
__ Overhead projector
__ TV monitor, DVD/VHS
__ Flipchart
__ Will handouts be available? ___ yes ___ no
__ Other (please explain):
Presenter’s Signature
My signature below acknowledges that I understand if my proposal is accepted I am required to submit any necessary handouts, biographical information, audiovisual requests, and other required information by the deadlines established by the planning committee.
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Primary Presenter’s Signature Date