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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.
Peer Support Works
A growing body of research demonstrates the impact of peer support. Learn More »
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N.A.P.S. provides convenient, cutting-edge development opportunities. Educational Resources »
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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.
2024 Conference Registration and Call for Proposals
We’ll delve into the power of reclaiming our narratives, our agency, and our futures. Together, we’ll explore how peer support empowers us to overcome obstacles, advocate for change, and create a more inclusive and equitable world. Registration open now. Workshop proposals sought.
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.
N.A.P.S. Members Author Guide to Peer Support
What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors is about the practice of peer support from its origins in self-help to its continuing evolution as a profession. It provides some history, research, values, and guidelines of peer support brought together from conference presentations from real-world practitioners. Written by NAPS members for NAPS members…
N.A.P.S. Statement in Support of Reproductive Rights
The National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.) recognizes bodily and reproductive autonomy as fundamental rights that all human beings deserve and which deserve to be protected. This can include making decisions about which treatments to participate in, which medications to take, and the right to a safe and legal abortion. The Supreme Court’s recent decision…