Consumers Who Provide Peer Services

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Consumers Who Provide Peer Services

• Kim Murphy
• West Virginia Mental Health Consumers
  Association

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Recovery is possible
All You Need Is The Right Key!!!
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Presenting
Volunteer Consumer
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Training and Orientation

• Volunteer Application and Handbook
• Organizational chart/hierarchy of authority
• Cultural competency
• Sexual harassment
• Drug free workplace
• Confidentiality
• Vision, mission, values

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Support

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• Staff/peer support assigned

• Extension number

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Ethics
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Boundaries

• Policies and procedures
• Volunteer packet
• Agency practice
• Example

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Transition to evaluation and assessment stage
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Skills Development
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Applying for Jobs
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Apply for jobs that fits your qualifications and
expectations
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Develop an action plan
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GET INVOLVED!!!
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Leadership Academy
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Take the high road
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Effective Advocacy Skills
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Peer Specialist
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WRAP
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Research and Educate Yourself About Topics
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Recovery is a Journey
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Collaborative Boards and Committees
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End the Homeless Coalition
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West Virginia Mental Health Planning Council
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Kanawha County Collective
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Governor Appointed Boards
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State and Federal Collaboration
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Local Law and Fire Departments
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Veteran Programs
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Peer Activities
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