Concept Draft: Lack of Flexible Hours in Peer Support and Recovery Programs
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, November 11th. Many people would like to access peer support groups and programming when it works for them. Daytime, Monday through Friday, may work for most but not all. Could peer organizations have some evening hours or weekends?
Final Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) / CPS (Child Protective Services)
Peer support for peers dealing with DHHS/CPS could result in fewer children being separated from their parent/s, less trauma for all, and more in-home supports for families.
Final Draft: Long Stays in Hospital Emergency Department (ED) Hallways
We recommend using primary care providers and urgent care for mental health care to reduce long emergency department hospital stays. We also recommend preventative measures and increased accessibility to efficient help.
Second Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS/CPS
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, October 7th: A Peer Support Option is needed for peers dealing with DHHS/CPS. CPS training could show that a parent with a mental health diagnosis can provide a safe and loving home and Peer Support can provide beneficial assistance which could improve outcomes.
First Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS/CPS
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, September 9th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about dealing with DHHS and/or CPS.
Second Draft: Long Stays in Hospital Emergency Department (ED) Hallways
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, September 9th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about long stays in hospital emergency department (ED) hallways.
First Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS for Families
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, August 12th. When DHHS becomes involved, we recommend Peers have the opportunity to have Peer support to assist with the DHHS process.
Final Draft: MH Peer Center Request for Proposals (RFPs)
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, August 12th. We want all mental health peer recovery centers to receive assistance with writing RFPs, feedback for improvement, and development of peer leadership.
First Draft: Long Stays in Hospital Emergency Department (ED) Hallways
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday August 12th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about long stays in hospital emergency department (ED) hallways.
Second Draft: MH Peer Center Request for Proposals (RFPs)
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday July 8th. We want all mental health peer recovery centers to have the skills and resources needed to write successful RFPs in the future and decrease the amount of stress when they are not awarded.
