This latest edition of the News & Notes email includes a number of items that highlight the value and complexity of peer support. They include two surveys, on one the stress experienced by those in the peer workforce, and another on peer supervision practices. There’s also new information to highlight the positive impact of the …
The end of the 2017 is almost here, and the holidays are upon us. This is a busy time for many people, with plenty of things to cross off the to-do list before enjoying the season. Here at The CAFÉ TA Center, one of the things on our to-do list is to get you one …
By now, hopefully, you have adjusted to the season’s shorter days, and the annual fall ritual of setting your clock back an hour. The sudden loss of an hour of sunlight in the afternoon can be jarring, and for some, the general lack of daylight that sets in this time of year can have a …
It’s October, and with the new month comes a renewed focus on mental health awareness among people with lived experience of mental health conditions. Tuesday, October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, an international recognition of the importance of mental health as part of overall health and wellness sponsored by the World Health Organization. This …
Welcome to September, which marks the return of the annual celebration of wellness and recovery that is Recovery Month. Recovery Month offers advocates in the mental health community an opportunity not only to consider what recovery means in their own lives, but also what recovery means to those with less knowledge and understanding of the …
At The 19th Annual Family Cafe this past June in Orlando, mental health advocate Erin Callinan led a conversation about her experience living with, and recovering from, bipolar disorder. From 2001-2004, Erin endured incredibly difficult manic and depressive episodes. She found herself needing an outlet. Fortunately, she kept a journal as a means to process …
An Address from Erin Callinan, Author of “Beautifully Bipolar” Read More »
While peer support in the mental health community has gained traction in recent years, it is still relatively unfamiliar to the average person on the street. They might know that mental health is a leading health issue, or that more people need support than end up getting it, but they are unlikely to understand the …
The lineup of Keynote Speakers for the upcoming Alternatives conference, which is scheduled for August 18-21 in Boston, is now set! Here it is: Friday Night Dinner and Opening >> 6:30 – 8:30 pm Brenda Vezina: Creating Trauma-Informed Healing Communities – The Six Principles of a Trauma Informed Approach include examples of safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, collaboration …
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At each Alternatives conference, awards are given to people who have contributed to the community. Nominations for each of the following awards are welcome, and should be submitted by July 21, 2017. Esperanza Hope Award In honoring contributing members of our community, Alternatives has presented the Esperanza Hope Award to a consumer/survivor/peer of color who …
Please join The CAFE TA Center and the other National Consumer and Consumer-Supporter Technical Assistance Centers for a 90 minute webinar on Tuesday, May 16 at 2:00 PM ET. Get to know your SAMHSA-supported National Consumer & Consumer-Supporter TA Centers! What are they? What do they do? What can they do for you? Discover your …
