The following opportunity has been shared on behalf of a member or affiliate of the Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network.
Peers play a valuable role in addressing mental illness and substance use disorder in our community. Peers have lived personal experience with mental health issues and drug and alcohol use, so they are able to connect with people in a deep and unique way – different from a counselor or psychiatrist. Peers, some certified as Peer Support Specialists and Family Partners, are integrated into our system of care. They lead support groups, serve on treatment teams in clinics, support families, and mentor people in the community. Peers are vital to supporting recovery, reducing stigma and, most importantly, providing hope and inspiration.
Join Integral Care and NAMI Central Texas on Wednesday, May 20th for a special virtual Community Forum that explores the power of peers. Panelists Shannon Carr, Executive Director at Austin Area Mental Health Consumers, Nidia Heston, Family Partner Coordinator at Via Hope, Valerie Milburn, Presenter at NAMI Central Texas and Board Member at Communities for Recovery and Mackenzie Ulam, President of NAMI on Campus at the University of Texas, will discuss:
- The role of peers
- Their personal stories
- How peers improve outcomes
Deborah Rosales-Elkins, Integral Care’s Mood Treatment Center Peer Support Specialist, will moderate the panel.
DATE:
WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 2020
TIME:
1:00 – 1:45 PM PANEL DISCUSSION
1:45-2:00 PM Q&A
WHERE:
RELIAS WEBINAR*
*Registration details for the webinar will be sent in advance of the forum.