HOW TO USE THIS SITE
We hope that the design of this site is simple and easy to navigate for all users.
On this site, you will find a navigation bar at the top of the page. Clicking on any one of the headings will bring you to the topic that you listed in the header box.
2012 Spring Continuing Education Retreat - Under Construction. this page will contain all information and registration forms for the April 30-May 1, 2011 Certified Peer Specialist Continuing Education Retreat to be held in Shawano, WI. Check back soon!
About Us - In this area you will explore what our vision, mission and values are as an organization.
Contact Us - This area lists our address, telephone numbers and email address. It also contains a direct contact link in which you can email us with your questions, concerns or comments.
Site Map - This area has a direct link to each web page on this site.
Newsletter: Bridges to Recovery - This area contains the most current newsletter published by the Association. This newsletter contains articles of interested to those persons who are providing Peer Specialist services and the people they serve.
Calendar of Events - A calendar of training and recovery events around the state and nation. Submissions are accepted from all sources. Please use the Contact Us link want to have an event listed.
Meet the Board - Get to know our Board of Directors and Staff. This area contains biographical information on our key players here at the Association.
FAQs - This area contains answers to questions persons in Recovery, Peer Specialists and their employers often ask.
Resources - This area contains direct links to resources that may be helpful to those in Recovery and those persons helping them along that path.
Certification - Latest Certification dates, registration deadline dates and links to the Peer Specialist Employment Initiative Website and UW-Milwaukee Certification Test Information Website
Employment Opportunities - Employment/Volunteer Opportunities for Peer Specialists and Peer Supports reported to the Association for distribution
Mental Health Recovery - Under Construction
Dual Recovery - Under Construction Information and resources for persons in Mental Health and AODA recovery.
On-Line Continuing Education Opportunities - A listing of current and archived educational opportunities for peer run organizations, peer supports and Peer Specialists. Many qualify for required continuing education hours tied to Certification
Video Archives - Under Construction
WI Code of Conduct/Ethics - Code of Conduct for Certified Peer Specialists practicing in Wisconsin. These were developed under a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) by the Peer Specialist Committee of the Wisconsin Recovery Implementation Task Force,
WI Core Competencies - Core Competencies needed by Certified Peer Specialists practicing in Wisconsin. Also, the original document shows which competencies each approved training in Wisconsin covers. Developed under MIG by the Peer Specialist Committee of the WIsconsin Recovery Implementation Task Force.
Domains and Objectives - 8 Domains and Objectives to be practiced by Certified Peer Specialists practicing in Wisconsin. Developed under MIG by the Peer Specialist Committee of the Wisconsin Recovery Implementation Task Force.
WI Peer Specialist General Job Description - A general job description for Peer Specialists used in Wisconsin. Developed under MIG by the Peer Specialist Committee of the Wisconsin Recovery Implementation Task Force.
Cert. Study Guide - A link is provided to a complete printable copy of this study guide. The guide is also on this page (with directions to the attachments in the original guide posted on this website). This guide was developed by three members of the Peer Specialist Committee of the Recovery Implementation Task Force with the hopes that it will aid people in obtaining a passing grade on the certification exam. It was developed under funding by DHS/BPTR/RITF. The guide was expanded and revamped by the Association in Spring 2011, in order to facilitate better outcomes on the certification exams. Dates and registration materials of Association sponsored Study Groups will also be announced on this page as well as our discussion forum.
Membership - Information on membership requirements and fees, application form, benefits, etc for joining the Wisconsin Association of Peer Specialists, Inc.
Educational Power Points - Under Construction This page consists of a collection of Power Points on a full range of mental health/AODA subjects including, but not inclusive to: recovery, evidence based practice (ACT, Supported Employment, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Psychosocial Education and Family Psychosocial Education), dual recovery, trauma informed care,resiliency, peer specialists, ethics, etc. Stop by and browse our collection.
Roles of a Peer Specialist - Services and recipients alike have asked "What does a Peer Specialist do?". This document is a way to open a dialogue on that question, pointing to some of the key roles Peer Specialists can play in system change and personal recovery.
Trauma Informed Care - Under Construction The Wisconsin Association of Peer Specialists, Inc. website is the official repository of Peer-based Trauma Informed Information in Wisconsin. This page has been developed with the help of Wisconsin's Trauma Informed Care Champions, individuals with either current or previous lived experience as a service recipient of mental health services.