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Welcome to our website! About NAPSThe National Association of Peer Specialists, Inc. (NAPS),
is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to peer support in mental health systems. Founded in November 2004 by a group
of peer specialists, the organization has quickly grown with members from every state. NAPS offers members
a quarterly newsletter, discounts on recovery-oriented materials, access to recovery and peer support information, NAPS also
sponsors an annual conference for peer specialists which brings together peer specialists and supporters of the peer specialist
movement to share ideas, strategies, and information about innovative programs that work. The National
Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS) is an organization dedicated to promoting peer specialists throughout the United States.
We are a group of dedicated peer specialists seeking ways to improve the effectiveness of the mental health system through
the hiring of other peer specialists. NAPS also works
to enhance the profession--not just encourage the hiring of more peer specialists. We do this through training, education,
and advocacy. If you are currently a peer specialist, would
like to become one, or support the Peer Specialist Movement this is the organization for you! Research has proven
the effectiveness of peer specialists in the mental health setting. No longer are administrators able to deny the value of
hiring peer specialists. Peer Specialists have been there so we recognize what clients may need and want! There are thousands of organizations, each with a specific
purpose or goal. There are so many reasons why one should consider becoming part of an organization he or she believes in.
Join us today and you will receive a quarterly newsletter that will help you understand the role of peer specialists as well
as keep you informed of new developments in the field The cost of an annual
membership in NAPS is $10. More information about membership, including an application and sample newsletter, are available
by contacting Steve Harrington, Membership Services, at: steveh@naops.org The NAPS Board of Directors
is comprised of the following people, all of whom are peer specialists: Lynette Bilski, President David Anderson, Vice-President Karen Aranjo, Treasurer Debi Parker,
Secretary Trustees: Barb Koetsier Sue Clossen Steve
Harrington Joel Penny Diann Schutter The National
Association of Peer Specialists, Inc. (NAPS), is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to peer support in mental health
systems. Founded in November 2004 by a group of peer specialists, the organization has quickly grown with members from every
state. NAPS offers members a quarterly newsletter, discounts on recovery-oriented materials, access to
recovery and peer support information, NAPS also sponsors an annual conference for peer specialists which brings together
peer specialists and supporters of the peer specialist movement to share ideas, strategies, and information about innovative
programs that work. The National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS) is an organization dedicated to
promoting peer specialists throughout the United States. We are a group of dedicated peer specialists seeking ways to improve
the effectiveness of the mental health system through the hiring of other peer specialists. NAPS also works to enhance the profession--not just encourage the hiring of more peer
specialists. We do this through training, education, and advocacy. If
you are currently a peer specialist, would like to become one, or support the Peer Specialist Movement this is the
organization for you! Research has proven the effectiveness of peer specialists in the mental health setting. No
longer are administrators able to deny the value of hiring peer specialists. Peer Specialists have been there so we recognize
what clients may need and want! There are
thousands of organizations, each with a specific purpose or goal. There are so many reasons why one should consider becoming
part of an organization he or she believes in. Join us today and you will receive a quarterly newsletter that will help you
understand the role of peer specialists as well as keep you informed of new developments in the field The cost of an annual membership in NAPS is $10. More information about membership, including an application
and sample newsletter, are available by contacting Steve Harrington, Membership Services, at: steveh@naops.org The
NAPS Board of Directors is comprised of the following people, all of whom are peer specialists: Lynette
Bilski, President David Anderson, Vice-President Karen Aranjo, Treasurer Debi
Parker, Secretary Trustees: Barb Koetsier Sue Clossen Steve Harrington Joel Penny Diann Schutter
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