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Project

Peer Support & Peer Centered Crisis Response Statewide Training Development

Center:

AK-Center for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Lisa Cauble
[email protected]
907-264-6276

Project Description:

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority project is a joint effort between The UAA School of Social Work, the UAA Human Services Program, the UAF Social Work Department, and the UAA Center for Human Development to begin to develop a simulation for Peer Support Specialists (PSSs) - a peer centered crisis intervention model, will develop and implement a training for supervisors for PSSs, and will allow for an organization and audit of existing trainings to better meet the needs of those seeking certification as advanced PSSs.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source: