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NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Ilness
About NAMI
California
-Part of the Nation's largest grassroots
mental health organization
• Founded by 3 parents in the late
1970's
• 62 Affiliates in CA
Not Alone
MIllions of people are affected by menatl illness each year. Across the country, many people just like
you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day.
-1/5 US adults-1/25 serious Mi-17% of youth
here are 265 Mental Health
Diagnosis in the DSM V.
-Major Depressive Disorder
• Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective & Other Psychotic Spectrum Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Anxiety
Impacts & Effects of Mental Health Challenges
Isolation Blame Rejection Fear Denial Frustration Guilt Shame Loneliness
Victimization
Fear
Fear
Abuse
Abandonment
California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Certification Program Overview
he California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) is
the certifying entity, responsible for the certification,
examination, and enforcement of professional standards for
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California. All applicants
seeking certification are required to successfully pass an exam
ensuring any individual holding a certification has met the
minimum educational requirements.
California State Certification
Legislation Timeline
-SB 614, 2015
, -SB 906,2017
-SB 10, 2018
-SB 803, 2020
Role of the peer, Role of the family member
Peers
Working &
Volunteering in
Public Behavioral Health
Can Make a Big Difference
Peer
An individual living with a mental
health condition (lived experience)
who feels they are in a position
within in their personal recovery to
be able to assist others in their
recovery journeys.
Who is considered a Family Member?
• Parents & Grandparents, Adult
Children, Siblings, Spouses,
Partners, Significant Others
• Caregivers
• Friends & Supporters
• Loved Ones
How can Medi-Cal Help?
Validate Peers' experiences & feelings
• Encourage the exploration & pursuit of community roles
• Convey hope to Peers about their own recovery
• Assist Peers in accomplishing their own identified tasks & goals
• Inspire & support others living with mental health challenges
• Share personal recovery practices to guide Peers in finding personal practices
• Celebrate efforts & achievements
How can the Behavioral Health
Treatment Community Support Peer and Family Members
?
By Employing PSS at every
level, in every arena, within the
Behavioral Health Community.
Peer Support Staff
ROLES & FUNCTIONS
The concept of peer support has
been recognized as an invaluable
and effective adjunct to mental
health services. There is a long
history of peer support within
mental health and alcohol and
Answers
NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Ilness
About NAMI
California
-Part of the Nation's largest grassroots
mental health organization
• Founded by 3 parents in the late
1970's
• 62 Affiliates in CA
Not Alone
MIllions of people are affected by menatl illness each year. Across the country, many people just like
you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day.
-1/5 US adults-1/25 serious Mi-17% of youth
here are 265 Mental Health
Diagnosis in the DSM V.
-Major Depressive Disorder
• Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective & Other Psychotic Spectrum Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Anxiety
Impacts & Effects of Mental Health Challenges
Isolation Blame Rejection Fear Denial Frustration Guilt Shame Loneliness
Victimization
Fear
Fear
Abuse
Abandonment
California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Certification Program Overview
he California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) is
the certifying entity, responsible for the certification,
examination, and enforcement of professional standards for
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California. All applicants
seeking certification are required to successfully pass an exam
ensuring any individual holding a certification has met the
minimum educational requirements.
California State Certification
Legislation Timeline
-SB 614, 2015
, -SB 906,2017
-SB 10, 2018
-SB 803, 2020
Role of the peer, Role of the family member
Peers
Working &
Volunteering in
Public Behavioral Health
Can Make a Big Difference
Peer
An individual living with a mental
health condition (lived experience)
who feels they are in a position
within in their personal recovery to
be able to assist others in their
recovery journeys.
Who is considered a Family Member?
• Parents & Grandparents, Adult
Children, Siblings, Spouses,
Partners, Significant Others
• Caregivers
• Friends & Supporters
• Loved Ones
How can Medi-Cal Help?
Validate Peers' experiences & feelings
• Encourage the exploration & pursuit of community roles
• Convey hope to Peers about their own recovery
• Assist Peers in accomplishing their own identified tasks & goals
• Inspire & support others living with mental health challenges
• Share personal recovery practices to guide Peers in finding personal practices
• Celebrate efforts & achievements
How can the Behavioral Health
Treatment Community Support Peer and Family Members
?
By Employing PSS at every
level, in every arena, within the
Behavioral Health Community.
Peer Support Staff
ROLES & FUNCTIONS
The concept of peer support has
been recognized as an invaluable
and effective adjunct to mental
health services. There is a long
history of peer support within
mental health and alcohol and
