BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations//Tendenci Codeba se MIMEDIR//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\r\nEvent d etails subject to change. ---\r\nhttps://www.ncceh.org/events/514/\r\n\r\n Event Title: Peer Respite Services: Transforming Crisis to Wellness\r\nSta rt Date / Time: Aug 04, 2011 15:00 PM US/Eastern\r\nLocation: \r\nSpeaker: \r\nThere is a rich history spanning several decades for peer-to-peer sup port&mdash\;beginning with support groups and evolving into a range of pee r support services and peer-run organizations. During this webinar, you wi ll learn about the research that shows that peer respite services can have positive impacts for people in recovery during times of emotional crisis. In addition, you will hear about innovative, peer-operated alternatives to psychiatric hospitalization including the Georgia Mental Health Consume r Network Peer Support and Wellness Center and PEOPLe Inc.&rsquo\;s Rose H ouse. Our speakers will share how peer respite services provide low-cost a lternatives to emergency rooms for people in crisis. Offering a comfortabl e atmosphere, peer respite services welcome individuals to stay up to a we ek, in many cases, with peers who are trained to provide one-on-one suppor t for handling a crisis. Peer specialists understand the impact of trauma and are trained to connect with people by building mutually respectful and trusting relationships. Several peer-run organizations also offer a &ldqu o\;warm line&rdquo\; for 24-hour peer support via phone.\r\n \r\nThe speak ers of the webinar will describe how these services have evolved, as well as share some of the core components of their success including operationa l functions, such as securing funds and training the workforce. Participa nts will have the opportunity to ask questions.\r\n \r\nThis webinar is fr ee and open to everyone, but registration is required. Please visit the S AMHSA ADS website to register.\r\n --- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm r egistration.Event details subject to change. ---\r\n\r\n--- By Tendenci - The Open Source AMS for Associations ---\r\n UID:uid514@ncceh.org SUMMARY:Peer Respite Services: Transforming Crisis to Wellness DTSTART:20110804T190000Z DTEND:20110804T203000Z CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20240329T012854Z TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: