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Welcome to our new site! Welcome to the Nebraska Peer Specialist Association website. The peer specialist movement was born out of a more subtanial use of the recovery model and the proven effectiveness of recovery for those who suffer from mental illness and subtance abuse. After reviewing the results of recovery, as with the META PS project, many clinical providers and institutions visioned the need for peer specialist in the their enviroment in order to provide the greatest possible care to Readmore

Feel Good About Yourself If you have low self esteem you will have a poor self opinion and this will affect every aspect of your life, especially your ability to socialize and communicate with other people. This of course means that poor social performance will negatively affect you at work and in daily life, lowering yourself confidence at the same time... . Readmore

Why we do Peer Support More than 51 million American adults and children have a mental or emotional illness in a single year.One in four families and one in five individuals in the U.S. will require the services of a behavioral health professional in a single year. Readmore

GA Peers The purpose of the Georgia Peer Support Project is to: 1) Train people with disabilities to become effective peer supporters to others with disabilities so that they might lead self-directed and more autonomous, satisfying lives, and Readmore

Non-Profit Info Not for profit Organizations Included in this list are foundations, churches, youth groups, interest groups, and other nonprofit organizations that are exempt from federal taxation under the IRS 501(c)3 ruling. If you are starting a nonprofit organization and are seeking information on how to start a nonprofit organization consult a nonprofit attorney. Readmore

Peer Support Info Peer Support was created by people who have Mental Illness themselves; some highly educated and some who only have the education of experiencing mental illness themselves; but all knowing one thing: The traditional methods of treatment for people with mental illness was not working... Readmore

Peer Facilities Peer-run centers provide an array of opportunities to individuals with mental health disorders. Whether recently released from hospital settings or community residents with mental health diagnosis, they ... Readmore

Information on Mental Illness Depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders are common and treatable illnesses. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in America, affecting more than 23 million Americans. If you have several of the symptoms for these disorders for two weeks or more, call a mental health professional or your primary care physician. Readmore

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Nebraska Peer Specialist Association Articles

Welcome to our new site!

Written by Administrator
Welcome to the Nebraska Peer Specialist Association website. The peer specialist movement was born out of a more subtanial use of the recovery model and the proven effectiveness of recovery for those who suffer from mental illness and subtance abuse. After reviewing the results of recovery, as with the META PS project, many clinical providers and institutions visioned the need for peer specialist in the their enviroment in order to provide the greatest possible care to the patient. Our site provides several purposes. It allows NPSA members to view useful information and additional materials, non-members and visitors to view open articles on all aspects of mental health pertaining to peer specialist, and a outlet for our thoughts...
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What is Peer Support and Why Do We Need it?

Written by Rod
I was thinking back recently on my role as a peer support specialist and its definition. When I started in the role, I researched it and I wasn’t really able to find a clear definition on the web. This was frustrating. After nine months and additional education, I thought I would share my thoughts on this role, why it exist, and most important, why it helps...
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Feel Good About Yourself

Written by Tom Rundall
If you have low self esteem you will have a poor self opinion and this will affect every aspect of your life, especially your ability to socialize and communicate with other people. This of course means that poor social performance will negatively affect you at work and in daily life, lowering yourself confidence at the same time... .
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