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🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟 Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve gradually been sharing the outcomes from our peer visioning event workshops in April. We asked crucial questions across six workshops to create a call to action for the next five years. In one session, Extending Peer Support Roles into New Areas, facilitated by Liz Walker, Jane Rennison, and Michael Ryan, we explored expanding peer support's reach. We asked: Where else should we be working?  How can we get there? How can we extend Peer roles? There is clearly wide-ranging enthusiasm for developing the peer support workforce across all areas of health and social care. Many event participants were working independently in different areas. The event provided opportunities for sharing resources and networking. The following areas where peer support is needed were discussed: ·   Family and Carers ·   People on waiting lists (all conditions) ·   Integrated Care Peer support (co-morbidity) ·   Foster care ·   Hospice services ·   Perinatal and  on Labour wards ·   ADHD all neurodivergent conditions ·   Deaf community ·   Peer support in Recovery Colleges ·   Forensic services ·   Prison criminal justice services ·   Migrants refugees ·   Parenting in general ·   Education & Schools ·   CAMHS ·   Influencing organisations ·   Emergency departments ·   Crisis services ·   Intensive care (families) ·   Comorbidities ·   Social services ·   Bereavement ·   Dual diagnosis ·   Older people ·   Retirement ·   Post diagnosis (EG stomas) ImROC offers a communication point to link people working in similar areas and share progress that we are aware of. Please do contact Liz@imroc.org if you would like to discuss your ideas or find others who are developing similar work as we are keen to map and connect services. Next steps? Embedding co-production and recovery principles across services to transform lives and challenge traditional healthcare models. Thanks to Eddy for capturing our vibrant discussions in this amazing graphic #PeerSupport #Innovation #MentalHealth #CoProduction #FutureOfCare #livedexperience

Rape Crisis Centers (RCCs) serve as a vital resource in communities. They provide an array of FREE services to survivors--including therapy--that is otherwise not affordable or readily available. There is very limited research on the experiences of survivors who receive these types of "outside of the lab," real-world therapies--the majority of whom come from marginalized populations. Pre-COVID, my colleagues and I conducted an evaluation of an RCC's victim assistance services (for those going thru the criminal justice system). It's rare for researchers to conduct interviews with client-survivors to get their feedback on services due to access and confidentiality issues, but we actually had a sizable number of clients who wanted to participate in the research. During the interviews, we asked about victim assistance services, but the clients also frequently discussed their experience with RCC-provided therapy--an indicator of its importance to the clients. We knew this also had to be included in the evaluation as well. Thanks to Gunnur Karakurt for taking the lead in helping ensure these findings made it into the scholarly literature. Thanks to Maggie McGuire, MPH, CPH, and Kirsti Mouncey for your collaboration and leadership on this as well. Most importantly, thanks to the client-survivors for sharing your experiences with us and others.

#hiring Therapist, Nashville, United States, fulltime #opentowork #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Nashvillejobs #Tennesseejobs #HealthcareMedical Apply: https://lnkd.in/gmbpPKi9 Description: Center Youth Voice - Ignite Change- Promote Justice Oasis Center was founded in 1969, a group of young lawyers came together to establish the Rap House, a simple community center for runaway teens and youth struggling with addictions. Fifty years later, the Rap House has evolved into Oasis Center, where nearly 4,000 youth and families turn for help and direct support every year. Oasis Center provides a wide range of opportunities that reflect the diverse needs of youth and their families, from crisis intervention to youth leadership and community engagement to college and career access. Our 20+ programs and services are based on the foundation of four areas for youth success: Safety, Belonging, Empowerment, and Generosity.Right now, our agency is growing - so if you have talent and skills, compassion and a mindset for justice, and you want to make a career in making a difference, please consider joining our incredible Oasis Center team.Vision: to live in a world where all young people are safe, valued, connected to caring adults, and prepared for productive and fulfilling lives. We believe that progress is made toward this goal when we develop and encourage perspectives based on hope, a vision of what is possible, and the courage to act. We cultivate this change through caring relationships, meaningful action, and thoughtful reflection.Position: TherapistSummary: To provide overall clinical and counseling support for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. This position provides individual, group and family counseling, supports crisis assessment and intervention efforts, and serves as an active member of the Crisis to Housing team.Salary Range: $48,000- $52,000 Based on education, licensure, and experience Essential Functions: Provide short term individual, family, and group counseling services for youth, young adults and their families. Utilize creative approaches to provide therapeutic supports for youth beyond talk therapy or other traditional methods.Assist in a comprehensive assessment of youth's needs to ensure youth are matched with appropriate interventionsOperate from a family systems approach to support young people in family strengthening efforts, as appropriate.Operate from an understanding and approach that working with youth in crisis means that although the primary service delivery will be through 1:1 interactions in person and through tele-health. Engage in a case conferencing approach with youth, case managers, and other parties as relevant to understand youth's needs, strengths, and goals and to create a plan for services.Collaborate with program case managers to assess youth's progress on goals.Support Oasis Center's Point of Entry for youth accessing services, including respondin

Exciting news from Mindful Staffing Solutions! We're thrilled to announce our groundbreaking partnership with the Milwaukee District Attorney's Office and Justice Point. Our collaboration is designed to pave a transformative path for individuals with open cases but not yet convicted, offering them a beacon of hope and a tangible opportunity for change. At Mindful Staffing, we believe in the power of education and employment as key drivers for social reintegration. Through this partnership, we're offering zero-tuition education and employment opportunities, coupled with essential supportive services like housing and transportation. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive support system for those under the supervision of Justice Point, empowering them to redefine their futures. The essence of this initiative is rooted in a profound belief: corrective behavior and community contribution hold far more value than incarceration. By participating in our programs, individuals have a chance to demonstrate their commitment to positive change, which will be acknowledged as evidence of corrective behavior in court. This approach not only supports the individuals' personal growth but also underscores a collective commitment to nurturing productive, contributing members of society. Together, we're not just offering a second chance; we're advocating for a shift in perspective, highlighting the importance of rehabilitation over punishment. It's about building bridges, not barriers, and ensuring that justice and opportunity go hand in hand. We will continue to use implement our model in all areas of society where we find lack of opportunity, chance for hope, or social & economic barriers. Join us as we embark on this journey to make a meaningful impact, one life at a time. It's a testament to what we can achieve when we unite for a common goal: transforming lives and fostering a more inclusive, supportive community. #Partnership #SocialImpact #EducationForAll #JusticeReform #MindfulStaffingSolutions #Milwaukee

"SouthLight has been life-changing for me...They gave me the tools I needed to live a sober life, be a better mother, and a productive member of society." -Women and Children’s Residential Program Graduate Learn more about SouthLight's Women and Children's Residential Program, where stories like this one prove the life-changing impact of our treatment programs and dedicated staff. https://lnkd.in/e4aciY_F #southlight #southlighthealthcare #womenandchildren #womenandaddiction #womenandsubstanceuse #substanceuserecoverywomen #behavioralhealth #substanceuse #substanceusetreatment #substanceuserecovery #drugrecovery #addictiontreatment #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #recovery #alcoholrecovery #raleighnc #wakecountync

If our legislators only realized how much it costs society to *not* provide the programs and services written about here. The cost of healthcare, incarceration, children in care, policing, and trying to make some dent in the chaos of homelessness is far higher than what it costs to support these women to better lives. After 15 years of doing this work, we at LEAP know we are on the right track. Now we all just need to convince our legislators that funding comprehensive, incarceration-to-community programming is just as important as funding jails and prisons. https://lnkd.in/eGWb5Nmq

This research by Noel Vest is important for two reasons: #1, as Second Chance Pell creates a prison to college pipeline, colleges and universities must be equipped to integrate these students into campus life. #2, research about this space should be done by people who know the systems. Promoting scholarly research by people impacted by the legal system.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down with some community partners to discuss how transit could play a more vital role in the community other than providing transit services. The conversation about the increase in the unhoused community came up. This was a perfect opportunity for me to share my thoughts. In my years of transit service, this topic has always been a conversation piece, but little has been done. For those transit organizations looking to get involved, it’s all about partnership and opportunity. I believe that opportunity lies in job placement. After all, who knows our transit services better than some of the unhoused individuals? 1. Could this be an opportunity to partner with mental institutions? 2. Could this be an opportunity to partner with drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers? 3. Could this be an opportunity to partner with temporary housing organizations? I think the answer lies in HOPE. If we as a transit industry can help give those less fortunate hope to get back on their feet, then one by one, I believe that we can resolve a country wide concern.

Learn more about what is taking place in your #community, to improve #communityhealth. "Local groups collaborate to address substance use recovery" - Western Wayne News. Read more on Community Health: https://lnkd.in/g9vmpUvY #TakingActiontoAddressSubstanceUseDisorder #TASC #CommunityHealth #CommunityDevelopment #CDEXT #cdext

Have you just returned home from incarceration? Have you been home for some time? Are you someone who supports or supported someone through incarceration? Are you a social worker, Psychologist, Psychiatrist or anyone in the mental and public health space? If so this session is FOR YOU! Please join us to receive information on the strides we are making. Through research to reduce recidivism, restore and strengthen the family dynamic and address the silent killer in our community called PICS. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Mar 9, 2024 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://lnkd.in/gtnfNdtP After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.