Certified Peer Specialist Advisory Committee
May 13, 2022
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Co-Chairs: Vic Welle
Staff: Joann Stephens and Chelsey Myhre Foster
Remote Meeting Information
Zoom Meeting Link: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1615759937
Meeting ID: 161 575 9937
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AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Zoom logistics
3. Welcome and introductions
4. Co-chair election results
5. Announcements
6. Public comment (limited to three minutes per person)
7. Review and approval of February 11, 2022 minutes
8. Subcommittee report out on general activities and motions
a. Employment: Nze Okoronta is new co-chair
b. Governance
c. Professional Development
d. Membership:
i. Motion from 5.2.22 Meeting: “The membership subcommittee recommends that the current system of categorization of seats be changed to allow for more broadly defined categories”
9. DCTS report
10. Access to Independence contractor report
11. Proposed agenda items for next Certified Peer Specialist Advisory Committee meeting on September 9, 2022
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda for the Certified Peer Specialist Advisory Committee (CPSAC). The purpose of the CPSAC is to advise the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services, Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery (BPTR) in its support and oversight of Certified Peer Specialist and Certified Parent Peer Specialist initiatives. The scope of the CPSAC is to educate, inform, and advise BPTR on issues and concerns related to these initiatives.
DHS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in alternate format, you may request assistance by contacting Joann Stephens at 608-405-2569 or joann.stephens@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
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