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National Association of Peer Supporters
N.A.P.S. is a community where peer supporters work together to learn, grow, and advocate for the profession.
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Program Spotlight
The New York Peer Advancement Network (NY-PAN) is a partnership between the New York Office of Mental Health and N.A.P.S. The program currently features regular networking meetings, is launching a mentorship program, and developing online resources to support Peers in or serving New York.
N.A.P.S. Names Tim Saubers as Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce that Tim Saubers will be joining us as the Executive Director of the National Association of Peer Supporters starting in April! Tim has been an integral part of N.A.P.S. for over five years, volunteering on committees and serving on the board for the past three years, including as the Board…
N.A.P.S. Opens Search for Executive Director
The National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S) is seeking an Executive Director to provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for N.A.P.S. and oversees all operations including programmatic, financial and technical systems. They will be responsible for representing the organization on a national, state, city, and local community level. About N.A.P.S. N.A.P.S (National Association of Peer…
N.A.P.S. Membership Met at 2023 Conference
Members of the National Association of Peer Supporters met during the organization’s 2023 annual conference. N.A.P.S. leaders provided an overview of the organization’s work over the past year and goals for the upcoming year.
N.A.P.S. Launches New Job Board for Peer Support Professionals
The National Association of Peer Support Professionals (N.A.P.S.) recently launched a new job board for peer support professionals seeking employment and employers seeking to hire peer support professionals across the United States. The new N.A.P.S. job board can be accessed at peersupportworks.org/jobs. While N.A.P.S. has hosted an online job board for many years, the new…
National Association of Peer Supporters Endorses the PEER Support Act
The PEER Support Act encompasses vital provisions that will elevate the role of peer support specialists, improve their professional recognition, and enhance their ability to serve individuals in need. N.A.P.S. recognizes the significance of these measures and firmly believes that they will positively impact the peer support specialist profession and the communities they serve.
Registration and Call for Proposals Open for 2023 N.A.P.S. Conference
We’re excited to open registration and the call for workshop proposals for our 2023 N.A.P.S. Annual Conference in Norfolk, Virginia, October 25 – 26, 2023. The 2023 National Association of Peer Supporters Conference theme is “Pathways” and will be held in Norfolk, Virginia, October 25 – 26, 2023. This in-person conference will feature networking, breakout…