Laura Rose Misaras, MPA NFPM
Peer Support & Systems Navigation Corner
Peer support is a wonderful value-add service to boost the quality of life for individuals, families and communities, making a positive difference at every level of society. My personal life journey has afforded tremendous insight, healing and growth, with lessons learned through struggles and challenges, reflection, interactions, in-depth studies, self-help, lifelong learning, and advanced training, academically and professionally.
Unconditional, nonjudgemental love and acceptance is the foundation.
I am so blessed because of the wonderful people who invested quality time and:
- listened to me
- believed (in) me
- validated my experience
- accepted me wherever I was at
- invested quality time
- cared about my health and well-being
- shared insights when I was ready to listen
- participated in my self-discovery
- helped me identify strengths to build on
- empowered me to make informed choices
- supported me through my struggles
- strategized solutions as a thought-partner
- spoke hope into my worldview and self-image
- led me through tunnels to the other side when I was blind and could not see
- cheered me on as I made my way through the forest
- celebrated moments of victory; and
- never gave up on me
I want the same for others. It is an honor to be part of the journey in an individual's life. When we are lucky, sometimes we get to watch someone heal and blossom. Sometimes, circumstances only give us a short window of time to participate, where all we might be able to do is speak a few words of encouragement, plant a seed, or serve water.
There is an art to being a successful Peer Support Provider, Coach, Navigator, Specialist, Trainer and/or Supervisor. Every day the body of knowledge and evidence speaking to its effectiveness continues to grow. I will be adding resources to this page, and if you have a suggestion or resource to share, please let me know.
We are all on the same team and I know you can help make a tremendous difference, because you are unique and special!
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Resources
Resource Navigation
AIRS Taxonomy
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Medications / Medical Supples
Peer Run Organizations and/or Programs
National Empowerment Center, Directory of Statewide Consumer-Run Organizations
http://www.power2u.org/consumerrun-statewide.html
The National Mental Health Consumer's Self-Help Clearinghouse, Directory of Consumer-Driven Services (CDS)
http://www.cdsdirectory.org/
State of Oregon, Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) Division, Peer Delivered Services List
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/amh/peer.shtml
Mental Health Association of Oregon List of Peer Programs
http://www.mhaoforegon.com/Resources/Categories/Peer%20Programs
MindFreedom (Oregon)
http://www.mindfreedom.org/
Crystal Dimensions (Oregon)
http://www.crystal-dimensions.org/
David Romprey Warmline(Oregon)
http://www.communitycounselingsolutions.org/warmline.html
DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance) Oregon
http://www.dbsaoregon.org/
Folktime (Oregon)
http://www.folktime.org/
Empowerment Initiatives (Oregon)
http://www.chooseempowerment.com/
Iron Tribe (Oregon)
http://www.irontribenetwork.org/
OCSC (Oregon Consumer Survivor Coalistion)
http://ocscblog.wordpress.com/
OFSN (Oregon Family Support Network)
http://www.ofsn.org/
Portland Hearing Voices (Oregon)
http://www.portlandhearingvoices.net/
Project Able (Oregon)
http://www.projectableoregon.org/
ROCC (Recovery Outreach Community Center) (Oregon)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ROCC-Recovery-Outreach-Community-Center/176756429041451
YMO (YouthM.O.V.E. Oregon)
http://www.youthmoveoregon.org/
Clubs and Drop-In Centers
State of Oregon, List of Peer Clubs and Drop-In Centers (Oregon)
http://www.oregon.gov/oha/amh/peer/centers-clubhouses.pdf
Government Agencies, Programs and Initiatives
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency), 10x10 Wellness Campaign (Reduce mortality by 10 years in the next 10 years)
http://www.10x10.samhsa.gov/
http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/10by10/wellness_tools.aspx
http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA10-4568/SMA10-4568.pdf 8 Dimensions of Wellness (Google Docs)
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency), National Consensus on Recovery
http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/SMA05-4129/trifold.pdf
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency), ADS Center (Acceptance, Dignity & Social Inclusion)
http://www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov
State of Oregon Trauma Informed Policy
http://www.oregon.gov/oha/amh/trauma.shtml
State of Oregon Trauma Informed Policy, 2006 Archive (4 Page PDF)
http://www.ofsn.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=RZGobNcmUJo%3d&tabid=246&mid=1012
State of Oregon Trauma Informed Policy, 2009 Archive (3 Page PDF)
http://library.state.or.us/repository/2009/200903161341291/index.pdf
Civil Rights and Consumer Protection
US Constitution, Amendments 1-10, Bill of Rights
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html (Printer Friendly)
US Constitution, Amendments 11-27
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_amendments_11-27.html (
Printer Friendly)
US Federal Code of Law, Wikipedia Article with Links
and Explanations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Code
Guide to Disability Rights Laws
http://www.ada.gov/cguide.pdf
US Federal DHHS Office of Civil Rights
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/understanding/index.html
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/resources/laws/index.html
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html
US Federal DOJ (Department of Justice) Office of Civil Rights
http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/
http://www.justice.gov/crt/complaint/
US Federal ED (Department of Education) Office of Civil Rights
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintprocess.html
Wrights Law - Back to School on Civil Rights (incl IDEA)
http://www.wrightslaw.com/law/reports/IDEA_Compliance_Index.htm
Oregon Olmstead Plan 2011
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/amh/docs/olmstead-plan2011.pdf?ga=t (See pg 46-51 for Charter)
http://www.droregon.org/news/justice-department-commemorates-olmstead-anniversary-
with-201cfaces-of-olmstead201d-stories (DOJ / ADA.GOV Faces of Olmstead)
Your Medical Records Rights in Oregon (HIPAA) by Georgetown University
http://www.hpi.georgetown.edu/privacy/stateguides/or/or.pdf
Oregon Statutes
http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/ (See Ch 179 Sec 505-507; Ch 192 Sec 518-524)
Oregon Administrative Rules
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/access/index.html (See Ch 333, 847)
DRO (Disability Rights Oregon) formerly Oregon Advocacy Center
http://www.disabilityrightsoregon.org/
Other Organizations
DRO (Disability Rights Oregon) formerly Oregon Advocacy Center
http://www.disabilityrightsoregon.org/
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Oregon
http://www.nami.org/oregon/
Media Channels
Spotlight on Recovery (Oregon)
http://www.spotlightonrecovery.org/
Judge Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
http://www.bazelon.org
Mental Health Association of Portland (Oregon)
http://www.mentalhealthportland.org/
The Lund Report (Oregon)
http://thelundreport.org/
State of Oregon, Peer Delivered Services Newsletter(scroll down)
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/amh/peer.shtml
MFI (MindFreedom International) News
http://www.mindfreedom.org/news/
MFI (MindFreedom International) Radio
http://www.mindfreedom.org/radio/
History of the Movement(s)
SAMHSA Promote Acceptance (PDF Slideshow)
http://promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/archtelpdf/history_consumer_movement.pdf
History of the Consumer Movement by Gayle Bluebird (5 Page PDF)
http://www.power2u.org/downloads/HistoryOfTheConsumerMovement.pdf
National Empowerment Center History Project
http://www.power2u.org/articles/history-project/how.html
Wikipedia Psychiatric Survivors Movement
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiatric_survivors_movement
National Mental Health Consumers Self Help Clearinghouse History Guide (3 Page PDF)
http://www.mhselfhelp.org/gateway.php?type=techasstfile&techasstfile_id=22
Champions, Leaders and Trainers
Mary Ellen Copeland, WRAP
http://www.copelandcenter.com
Meghan Caughey, the Wellness Model, Supporting the Whole Person
http://www.meghancaughey.com
http://www.meghancaughey.com/wellness_model.pdf
http://www.visions-art.org/
http://www.visions-art.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=v0Dqt76fGQ8%3d&tabid=326
http://www.scribd.com/mcaughey
Shery Mead, Trauma Informed Peer Support and Peer Support, An Alternative Approach
http://www.mentalhealthpeers.com/
http://www.recoveryxchange.org/SheryMead.html
Dr. Jean Campbell
http://www.mimh.edu/PeopleDivisions/tabid/114/tabid/134/Default.aspx
http://www.mimh.edu/cstprogramarchive/
http://recovery.rfmh.org/index.php?id=9 (Research Glossary)
Pat Deegan
http://www.patdeegan.com/
http://www.patdeegan.com/pat-deegan/publications
http://www.patdeegan.com/pat-deegan/lectures/rethinking-rehabilitation-freedom
http://www.patdeegan.com/pat-deegan/lectures/conspiracy-of-hope
Kathleen Crowley, Procovery
http://procovery.com/files/ProcoveryPrimer_9-1-07.pdf
http://www.procovery.com/files/what_is_possible_in_psych.htm
and many more still to come!!
Visit RecoveryXchange.org, Change from the Bottom Upfor more.
Evidence, Data, Research & Evaluation
FACIT (Fidelity Assessment Common Ingredients Tool)
http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA11-4633CD-DVD/EvaluatingYourProgram-COSP.pdf (See pg 55-68) (GoogleDocs)
POP (Peer Outcomes Protocol)
http://www.cmhsrp.uic.edu/nrtc/pophome.htm
http://www.cmhsrp.uic.edu/download/POP.Questionnaire.pdf
Medical Library Association, Consumer Website, Deciphering MedSpeak
http://www.mlanet.org/resources/consumr_index.html
http://www.mlanet.org/resources/medspeak/index.html
Coalitions
Bibliography
Campbell, J. & Leaver, J. (2003). Emerging New Practices in Organized Peer Support. Last viewed online on 2012 June 27 at:
http://www.nasmhpd.org/nasmhpd_collections/collection5/publications/
ntac_pubs/reports/peer%20support%20practices%20final.pdf.
(68 Page PDF)
Models for Developing Trauma - Informed Behavioral Health Systems and Trauma Specific Services. Anna Foundation. Last viewed online on 2012 June 30 at:
http://www.annafoundation.org/MDT.pdf
SAMHSAs 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery. Last viewed online on 2012 June 30 at:
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1112223420.aspx.
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