We’ll delve into the power of reclaiming our narratives, our agency, and our futures. Together, we’ll explore how peer support empowers us to overcome obstacles, advocate for change, and create a more inclusive and equitable world. Registration open now. Workshop proposals sought.
The National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.) recognizes bodily and reproductive autonomy as fundamental rights that all human beings deserve and which deserve to be protected. This can include making decisions about which treatments to participate in, which medications to take, and the right to a safe and legal abortion. The Supreme Court’s recent decision…
The National Association of Peer Supporters, representing the nation’s Peer Support Specialists, applauds President Biden and his Administration for bringing attention and solutions to the mental health of our nation.
National Association of Peer Supporters Stands in Support of Gender Affirming Care for Queer, Trans, and Gender Non-Conforming and Non-Binary Youth In light of the recent letters from the Governor and Attorney General of Texas which suggest that providing gender-affirming health care to transgender youth can constitute child abuse we, the National Association of Peer…
N.A.P.S. and UIC partnered to create the infographic below, outlining the importance of a single standard occupational classification for Peer Support Specialists. Read below for more information! View the Infographic References 1. Wolf, J. (2018). National trends in peer specialist certification. Psychiatric Services 69 (10), 1049. This number does not include thousands of non-certified peer…