NYC Forum: Peer Services in BH Care Reform

The New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Presents:

The New York State Office of Mental Health and the

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

Peer Services in Behavioral Health Care Reform

Brooklyn Borough Hall

May 1, 2014

2:00 – 5:00pm

Attendees at this forum will learn:

• What is the New York Peer Accreditation?
• What is the Academy of Peer Services?
• How will changes in Medicaid impact the peer workforce in NYC?
• What are Recovery Coaches and Peer Specialists?
• What are the new opportunities for behavioral health and substance use peer workforce communities?