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Florida Peer Network, Inc.

Recovery Peer Specialist Training
June 18 - 22, 2012

Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN) has contracted with Florida Peer Network (FPN) to provide a FREE 40 hour Recovery Peer Specialist training.

Dates: June 18 - 22, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cost: No Charge - Participants must attend all days

Location: New Port Richey

Trainers: Heather Hawk, CRPS-A, CRPS-F and Al Merrin, CRPS-A

Qualifications to attend: Participants must have at least a High School Diploma or GED. In addition the participant must self identify as a having a mental illness and be interested in working or volunteering as a recovery peer specialist.

For more information and to apply, download and complete this flyer and application. Application deadline is May 7, 2012.

April 2012 Newsletter Available!

Visit the Newsletter page to get the current and past newsletters.

SAVE THE DATE!
2012 Peer Conference
Join The Peer Pride

Please spread the word! The 3rd Annual Peer Conference is scheduled for May 21-24, 2012 at Lake Yale in Leesburg, FL. This "Peer Spirit" week will excite peers to get involved in leadership, advocacy and learning new wellness tools.

More information will be posted soon at namiflorida.org. For the most up-to-date information, friend NAMI Florida Consumer Council on Facebook.

This event will only be successful if peers/consumers from every part of Florida and from every organization get involved! Help us plan the conference by filling out a survey.

Upcoming Events

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Be the Best You Can Be: Steps to Live Well

Individuals with a mental illnesses are no different than others who have a chronic illenss: we have to take care of ourselves so that we can enjoy our lives. These tips are suggestions to remind you how to get the most out of your life.

  1. Connect with Others. People who feel connected are happier and healthier – and may even live longer. Join a support group.
  2. Stay Positive. Focus on the positive things in your life.
  3. Get Physically Active. Exercise relieves tense muscles, improves mood and sleep, and increases energy and strength. Take a walk.
  4. Help Others. People who consistently help other people experience less depression, greater calm and fewer pains. Volunteer in your community.
  5. Laugh every day. Read the comics in your daily newspaper, watch a funny show.
  6. Eat Well. Eating healthy food and regular meals can increase energy, lower the risk of developing certain diseases and improve mood.
  7. Take Care of Your Spirit. People who have strong spiritual lives may be healthier and live longer. Spirituality seems to cut the stress that can contribute to disease.
  8. Get Professional Help if You Need It. If the problems in life are stopping you from functioning well or feeling good, professional help can make a big difference.
  9. Quit Smoking. Help is available for free at www.tobaccofreeflorida.com or call 1-877-822-6669. You will feel better and save money to give yourself a treat.

Haven't Received Your CEU Certificates?

CEU certificates from the Peer Conference were sent out but many were returned due to incorrect addresses. If you are a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist and attended the May Conference in Altamonte Springs you can print the memo from the Florida Certification Board and submit it for your CEU's. Read this letter for more information.

Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Credentials Presentation

Download the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Credentials - The FCB's Application and Award Process presentation (PDF, 1.16 MB)

Mission Statement

The Florida Peer Network, Inc. is an independent organization of and for persons with psychiatric disabilities and co-occuring disorders. Our mission is to promote recovery, quality of life, advocacy, education, mutual support, peer directed services, and participation in mental health policy design for consumers throughout the state of Florida.

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This website is funded in part by the Disability Rights Florida,
through the PAIMI grant from SAMHSA.

Florida Peer Network, Inc.
Office: 850-922-0090
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