PeerTAC Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center

Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC) and Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center (PeerTAC) are pleased to announce upcoming in-person, regional gatherings for New York State Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Programs. Participants will have an opportunity to connect with fellow MHOTRS providers as well the New York State Office of Mental…

This webinar series is designed for the leadership and clinical staff in mental health organizations to hear from Adult, Family, & Youth Peer Support Specialists who will share their personal stories of recovery and how, through Peer Support Services, they were inspired to step into their role as a Peer Support Specialist. Participants will learn…

In this session our panelists discuss the benefits of having a youth peer advocate as part of a multidisciplinary team. Panelists will discuss what inspired them to pursue their YPA credential, the style of support a YPA provides, and benefits for recipients working with a YPA. Panelists will give an in-depth explanation of their role…

Are you responsible for hiring Peer Support Specialists/Advocates for your organization?  Over 9 million disabled workers receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or both. Many of them want to work full-time but fear losing cash benefits, housing, health insurance, or other entitlements for themselves or their families. As the HR or hiring…

Bringing Peer Support Services to Scale in Mental Health Outpatient Treatment & Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Programs Learning Collaborative Informational Session PeerTAC is excited to offer a learning collaborative for Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service Providers. Join us to learn more about actionable strategies for building and preparing your organizational culture and staff for the successful…

There is growing research that has shown that Peer Support Services contribute to an improved experience and outcomes of people seeking and using behavioral health services. Given recent changes in Part 599 regulations, Mental Health Outpatient Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Providers are now able to provide Peer Support Services across the lifespan in mental health. This webinar in the Lifespan…

Learning Collaborative Application Deadline

PeerTAC Learning Collaborative Week 1 In this first (kick off) session, we will: Review Purpose and Goals of the Learning Collaborative Introduce the Resource Team Overview Peer Support Services across the lifespan within the clinic environment Walk Through the Pilot Organizational Assessment (OSA) and Readiness Tool Ask Each Organization to complete the OSA Review of…

MHOTRS Learning Collaborative Week 2 (Members Only) Action Planning for Sustainability Leadership Communication & Engagement of Stakeholders Barriers & Challenges PDCA Action Steps (Only for MHTORS Article 31 clinics that applied and were approved.)

MHOTRS Learning Collaborative Week 3 (Members Only) Supporting Effective Peer Support Service Delivery Practice Guidelines/Service Components Mutual Self Model vs. Traditional Treatment Model Peer Run Organizations & Contracting for Services (Only for MHOTRS Article 31 clinics that applied and were approved for participation)

What it Takes: Supervising Peer Support Specialists: 2-Day Virtual Supervision Summit The Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center (PeerTAC) is excited to offer a Virtual Summit for Supervisors of Peer Support Services. Join us to learn more about organizational development, tools, and strategies for the successful supervision of Peer Support Specialists/Advocates across the lifespan. This…

What it Takes: Supervising Peer Support Specialists: 2-Day Virtual Supervision Summit The Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center (PeerTAC) is excited to offer a Virtual Summit for Supervisors of Peer Support Services. Join us to learn more about organizational development, tools, and strategies for the successful supervision of Peer Support Specialists/Advocates across the lifespan. This…

MHOTRS Learning Collaborative Week 4 (Members Only) Creating & Leading Culture Change What is Leadership? Recognizing recovery & resilience Aligning Policies with a Recovery/resiliency -Oriented Approach Clarifying Expectations and Roles of New Peer Staff Ongoing Training, and Continued Opportunities to Orient Current Staff Billing and Documentation (Only for MHOTRS Article 31 clinics that applied and…

MHOTRS Learning Collaborative Week 5 (Members Only) Recruiting & Hiring Peer Staff: What’s Different? Considerations when recruiting & hiring peers across the lifespan Communicating with other team members about roles and responsibilities of Peer Providers Creating a positive onboarding experience Other strategies for onboarding Peer Providers Internships (Only for MHOTRS Article 31 clinics that applied…

MHOTRS Learning Collaborative Week 6 (Members Only) Supervising Peer Support Providers Five Functions of Supervision Developing a supportive and growth oriented supervisory structure Redirecting Peer Drift (Only for MHOTRS Article 31 clinics that applied and were approved to participate)

MHOTRS Learning Collaborative Week 7 (Members Only) Committing to Sustainability Review the Action Planning Presentation Touch base on the Implementations Complete (Only for MHOTRS Clinics that applied and were approved for participation)

Quality documentation is an essential part of mental health service delivery, however, the skill of documenting in mental health settings is one that must be learned and practiced. As Peer Support Services is a newer addition to the MHOTRS service continuum, this webinar will support Peer Providers in learning about the purposes of documentation, understanding…

MHOTRS Learning Collaborative Week 8 (Members Only) Agency Presentations Questions for presentation Which areas stand out as particularly important to your team? Are there any items that you have already completed? Which items are you currently working on? Are there items that you previously did not consider that you now realize should be addressed What…

MHOTRS Learning Collaborative Week 9 Lessons Learned Webinar  Facilitated dialogue with PeerTAC team members and the participating organizations on what they learned in the Learning Collaborative and recommendations they would give to other MHOTRS programs that are planning to offer peer support services. This session will be recorded and made available to the public.

Participants will deepen their understanding of the role of Peer Support providers and Peer Service implementation across the lifespan. Presenters will provide an overview of family, youth, and adult peer support services and the role of Credentialed Family Peer Advocates, Credentialed Youth Peer Advocates, and Certified Peer Specialists. Presenters: Amy Piroli, FPA-C,  Co-Director, Peer Support…

Participants will enhance their understanding of peer support services by identifying opportunities for the  successful inclusion of peer support services within their organizations. The presenter will highlight areas for consideration when preparing your organization for the implementation of peer support services, as well as provide information to identify areas for improvement in support of organizational…

Participants will gain supporting knowledge for building peer service capacity and sustainability. Presenters will identify and highlight strength based approaches to support the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes, encouraging peer support program sustainability. Presenters:   Amy Piroli FPA-C,  Co-Director, Peer Support Services Technical Training Assistance Center (PeerTAC)  Jennifer Fuchs, CFP, FPA-C, Interim Director, SCO Family Services

Save the Date: More information coming soon!

Save the Date: More information coming soon!

Apply for an opportunity to attend in-person regional best practices training on supervision of peer advocates and specialists! This one-day learning intensive workshop is designed to provide supervisors with the knowledge and skills to enhance their capacity to support peer advocates/specialists in providing effective services that best meet the needs of the people they serve…

Apply for an opportunity to attend in-person regional best practices training on supervision of peer advocates and specialists! This one-day learning intensive workshop is designed to provide supervisors with the knowledge and skills to enhance their capacity to support peer advocates/specialists in providing effective services that best meet the needs of the people they serve…

Apply for an opportunity to attend in-person regional best practices training on supervision of peer advocates and specialists! This one-day learning intensive workshop is designed to provide supervisors with the knowledge and skills to enhance their capacity to support peer advocates/specialists in providing effective services that best meet the needs of the people they serve…

Apply for an opportunity to attend in-person regional best practices training on supervision of peer advocates and specialists! This one-day learning intensive workshop is designed to provide supervisors with the knowledge and skills to enhance their capacity to support peer advocates/specialists in providing effective services that best meet the needs of the people they serve…