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Certified Peer Specialist Advisory Committee May 8, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Co-Chairs: Victoria Welle and Ryan Ramnarace Staff: Ashley Rogers and Joann Stephens Remote Meeting Information Zoom Meeting Link: [https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/7047748498] Or by phone: 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 7047748498# 1. Networking lunch 2. Call to order 3. Room and building logistics 4. Welcome and introductions 5. Announcements AGENDA 6. Public comment (limited to three minutes per person) 7. Review and approval of October 11, 2019 minutes 8. Subcommittee report out a. Employment: Discuss Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) name change to Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) b. Governance c. Professional Development 9. Access To Independence report 10. Structure for committee and subcommittees to request data 11. Discuss recovery coach Act 122 • [https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/acts/122] 12. Review August meeting date (conflict with Peer Recovery Conference on Friday, August 14) 13. Discuss meeting structure (large meeting in morning/subcommittees in afternoon?) 14. Proposed agenda items for next Certified Peer Specialist Advisory Committee meeting on August 14, 2020 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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