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October 2004
(See all NYWe-works Issues)
This issue:
Education
* Boston University
* APSE
* Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project
* NAMI-NYC Metro
* NMHA
* NRI
* Urban Justice Center
Funding and Grant Information
* SAMHSA
* W. K. Kellogg Foundation
News Briefs/Events
* Arts and Healing Conference
* Catholic Charities
* CSS Associates
* New York Work Exchange
* Office of Bronx Borough President
* Washington Center
* Women for Hire
Publications
* Boston University
* Newsweek
* SAMHSA
* Social Policy Research Associates
* Social Security Administration
* Vanderbilt University Press
Education:
- Boston University: the Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation provides a full year of part-time, long-distance training for working professionals. Content includes the tools, skills, and concepts relevant for practitioners who provide vocational services to people with psychiatric disabilities. For information on eligibility for a $100 reduction on tuition, and to download an application, please access the following link: http://www.bu.edu/cpr/training/vocrehab/
- APSE: the Association for Persons in Supported Employment/Network will offer as a series of teletrainings this fall. Topics include: Foundations of SE, Job Development, Career Planning, Relationships in SE, Systematic Instruction, Positive Behavioral Support, Supporting People on the Job, Future of SE. For more information: http://www.apse.org/documents/FallSeries04.pdf
- Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project is the first of its kind in the United States to receive Medicaid Rehabilitation Option federal participation for providing specialized recovery supports by peers. To learn more about the model go to: http://www.gacps.org/Home.html
- NAMI-NYC Metro will be presenting results from the Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery 3- year project "Ways to Work" at its general meeting scheduled for October 12th at the Community Church of NY located at 40 East 35th Street, Lower level from 6 - 8 PM. This free event will highlight the project's goal of increasing employment outcomes for working mental health consumers. Call 212-684-3264 for more informatio
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