Daring To Rise

13th Annual INAPS

Conference

Oct 21-23, 2019San Diego, CA

About iNAPS

The International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes emerging and best practices in peer support and peer workforce development. “Supporters” indicates that we are inclusive of all individuals and organizations who agree with our mission.

Our MissionOur mission is to grow the profession by promoting the inclusion of peer supporters throughout healthcare systems worldwide.

Our VisionOur vision is that peer support is a viable option for anyone who wants the mutuality of a compassionate peer support relationship.

Our Values

Our values are delineated in the National Practice Guidelines of Peer Support that were developed by iNAPS Founder, Steve Harrington, iNAPS volunteers and peers across the United States in conjunction with SAMHSA. These guidelines, receiving almost 100% approval be peers in the development process have been utilized by many peer and clinical organizations, credentialing and certification bodies and individuals around the globe.

iNAPS Offers● An Annual International Conference devoted to expertise on aspects of peer support.● Regular newsletters with perspectives from members and updates on the profession.● Frequent webinars on topics requested by our members, free certificates for members● A National Peer Specialist Registry● Regular Peer Specialist Networking Teleconferences● Regular Peer Supervision Networking Teleconferences

Opportunities to participate in the direction of iNAPS by participating in committees including Membership, Conference, YAYAPS, Peer Supervision, Communication and Veterans

The opportunity to be part of a warm, engaging, open-minded group of individuals who are making a difference in the world

Welcome to the 13th Annual iNAPS Conference in San Diego!

Dear Conference Attendees,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 13th Annual International Association of Peer Supporters Conference in San Diego. Our theme this year is “Daring to Rise!” Daring to Rise may mean different things to various individuals. To me, it means that I am going to emphasize the value of sharing my lived experience, that I belong in healthcare and other community organizations as a peer supporter with respect that is equal to other professionals in the field. We have been a growing workforce for twenty years or more and have supported improved outcomes for individuals facing difficult challenges. Our outcomes are outcomes of wellness, recovery, inclusion, a good quality of life, building communities.

iNAPS aim is to engage with our peer support workforce in organized and strategic manner as a guild association representing peer support specialists, recovery coaches, recovery or peer support supervisors and administrators and any number of positions that peer supporters fill using their gift of lived experience.

We will be introducing our National Principles of Supervision of Peer Support at this year's conference which represents an ambitious year of development by a dedicated committee of board members and members.

We also have a line-up of engaging keynote speakers and workshops that will offer the opportunity to experience some of the latest developments in peer support. Networking, or making new colleagues and friends is always another key component of this conference. We have evening events for you if you want to be engaged in some enjoyment and fun.

We thank you for taking the time and effort to attend and for supporting iNAPS in its mission to promote inclusion of peer support across all healthcare and community organizations worldwide. We want to continue and increase support of our workforce inways that move peer support forward towards greater acceptance and inclusion of peer support nationally and internationally.

We hope you enjoy the conference and leave with renewed energy and ideas to continue your important work!

Mike Weaver MS, CPSS

International Association of Peer Supporters

Executive Director

iNAPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We Greatly Appreciate the Service of Our Board Members who left during 2019:

Ayako AikawaLori AshcraftCarrie HermanceLaVerne MillerAnthony Stratford

We’re excited to welcome our 2019 Board Member Nominees to be voted in during out 2019 annual meeting on Oct 22nd!

Nawira Baig (Singapore), Lora Bonnet (LA), Amey Dettmer (VT), Vince Caimano (CA), Jessi Davis (TX), Sandi Mac Donald (Canada),

Karen Fortuna (NH), Irene Gallagher (Australia)

CONFERENCE DAY 1Monday, October 21st, 2019

Opening Session:

Welcome, Keynote

9:00 AM – 10:15 AMWELCOME TO THE 13TH ANNUAL PEER SUPPORT CONFERENCE

Lisa St. George, iNAPS Board President and Mike Weaver, iNAPS Executive Director

KHATERA ASLAMI

Khatera Aslami Tamplen is a mental health peer, an individual who came to the United States as a refugee, a woman of color and leader in healthcare. Through

her experiences she will talk about the peer movements role as a consciousness-raising group and the connection between our personal

experience and the larger social and political structures. Khatera will share examples of how our collective stories unite to making a difference.

This Keynote is Sponsored by:

CONFERENCE DAY 1Monday, October 21st, 2019

Afternoon Session:

Keynote

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

IV Staklo

IV Staklo will be sharing “Nothing About Us Without Us: Peer Support that Empowers Marginalized People”.

What can peer support mean beyond sharing lived experience of mental health challenges, trauma or substance use? What can peer support look like when we

factor in shared experience of marginalization based on identity or culture? Hear from Trans Lifeline hotline program director IV Staklo about the importance of empowering communities through peer support that is

intersectional and representative of the people we serve.

Annual Awards DinnerMonday, 7:00 PM

Main Ballroom

Steve Harrington Award - given to an individual or organization who wholeheartedly exemplifies and upholds iNAPS values and mission, and has gone above the call of duty in the practice of the National Practice Guidelines for Peer Supporters throughout their career.

Paolo Del Vecchio is Director of the Office of Management, Technology, and Operations. In this role, works in partnership with SAMHSA and the Department of Health and Human Services to manage, provide leadership, and ensure SAMHSA's needs are met. Previously, Mr. del Vecchio served as the Director of SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), providing executive leadership for Federal efforts to improve the nation's mental health service systems. This included management of the federal/state mental health block grant program and directing a range of programs and activities that address topics such as suicide prevention, children’s mental health, homelessness, disaster mental health, HIV/AIDS, and others.

Pioneer Award - given to an individual or organization who has made a significant impact in the study and practice of peer support as we know it today.

Harvey Rosenthal has worked to promote public mental health policies, practices and peer programs that advance the recovery, rehabilitation, rights, and full community inclusion of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and/or diagnoses for over 44 years. His advocacy has helped to transform state and national mental health systems, increase access to community-based housing, employment and peer support services, and advance numerous recovery and criminal justice related mental health reforms.

Trailblazer Award- given to an individual whose vision and determination led to the holistic inclusion of peer support.

Dan O’Brien-Mazza is National Director of Peer Support Services at the Veterans Health Care Administration (VA). Since 2007, when he became the first director of peer support services with VA’s Office of Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, he has developed policy, training for peer support workers and supervisors within the VA system. He has overseen the hiring and training of over 1,100 peer specialists in VA facilities nationwide.

Disruptive Innovator Award - given to a young adult or youth member who has made a significant transformative contribution to the field of Peer Support through their leadership, programming, and/ or activism.

Name withheld, to be announced on the evening of the 21st to an extraordinary individual!

CONFERENCE DAY 2Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Opening Session: Welcome, Keynote

9:00 AM – 10:00 AMOpening Remarks: Ahmad Abojaradeh, Vice President, iNAPS,

Jonathan Edwards, Board Member, iNAPS

DR. NADIA RICHARDSON

Dr. Nadia M. Richardson is the Founder of No More Martyrs, a mental health awareness campaign committed to building a community of support for Black

women. No More Martyrs currently hosts monthly support gatherings in Alabama, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Also, through No More Martyrs, Dr. Richardson launched the Minority Mental Health Awareness Summit, an annual event that promotes culturally responsive mental care and dismantles

stigma for minority populations. Dr. Richardson will be talking about implementing peer support program for black women around the US.

This Keynote is Sponsored by:

CONFERENCE DAY 2Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Afternoon Session:

Daring to Rise Keynote Panel

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM

Vesper Moore Amey Dettmer Kelly Davis

A conversation facilitated by Amey with leaders about what it means to Dare within the Peer Support world, and what rising

looks like for our movement in the future. Vesper and Kelly will be breaking down concepts of value and the endless

possibilities of the impact of Peer Support.

CONFERENCE DAY 3Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

Opening Session: Welcome, Keynote

9:00 AM – 10:00 AMOpening Remarks: Matthew Federici, Martha Barbone, Andy Bernstein

iNAPS Board

Jim Zenner

Peer Support embodies a lot of the positive skills developed in the U.S. military. Jim will discuss examples of peer support he saw in leaders during his time in the U.S. Army and

how that experience prepared him for his work as a Peer Supporter and advocate post military experience. Mr. Zenner will also discuss the need for Peer Support to facilitate greater access to care and reduce the number of those suffering in silence and what Los Angeles County is doing to promote hope, recovery, and wellbeing of the its 290,000

veterans.

iNAPS wishes to thank our sponsors and exhibitors.

Diamond Sponsor - $7500Janssen

Platinum Sponsor- $5000Optum

Gold Sponsors - $2500RI International

Anthem, IncThe Copeland Center

Magellan

Silver Sponsors - $1000Beacon Health Options

PA Scholarship SponsorICAN of PA at Mental Health Partnerships

Exhibitors:Western Mass Recovery Learning Community

Peer Support SolutionsCopeland Center

Prosumers InternationalRI International

IAPMD (International Association for Premenstrual Disorders)GoalQuest Games

MHAbarnlifellc

Project ReturnRecovery International

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health SystemOptumJanssen

The conference co-chairs, Lisa St. George & Ahmad Abojaradeh would like to extend a special thank you to all who volunteered to help make

this conference an amazing event!Organizing Committee and Proposal Reviewers:

Martha Barbone, Andy Bernstein, Rita Cronise, Jonathan Edwards, Idania Garcia, Ruth Gonzales, Shelley Lesley, Amenah Shaklawoon, PJ Simonson, Terrence Smithers,

IV Staklo, Kelsey Stang, Bilal Tajildeen,

Additional On-Site Volunteers:

Tamarus Barnes, Steven Bonilla, Ilene Botting, Jason Bullock, Kathy Cash, Laurel Fisher, Jessica (Colwel) Fletcher, Bevy Jones, Ann Koll, Josh Roberts, Barbara Senzee, Lorein Walker,

Terry Williams

Additional YAYAPS Committee Members:

Johanna Bergan, Joshua Calarino, Evelyn Clark, Jessi Davis, Kelly Davis, Amey Dettmer, Naomi M. Herrera, Lydia Proulx, Ryan Tempesco

Join Us Next Year for the 14thAnnual Peer Support Conference

Oct 19-21, 2020

Baton Rouge, LA

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