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Welcome to the September/October NewsletterDear Peer Support Community,

We are now in it! Recovery Month has already been a big success! Severalimpactful events have already happened and so many more to come. Joinyour recovery community this weekend in Shiprock or Chimayo and go herefor an updated list of all upcoming events.

SHORT SURVEYPlease take just 3 minutes to fill out this online CPSW survey. Thank you!!

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One of the ways the OPRE officesupports you is by sharing upcomingCEU opportunities for CPSWs.You need 40 CEUs every two yearsto re-certify. Out of those 40 CEUs,20 can be from onlne courses andoverall you need 6 CEUs in ethics

and 6 in cultural competency. We will keep you updated on CEU opportunitiesposted on our Network of Care web pages and will also update opportunitieson the NMCBBHP (New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral HealthProfessionals) website. If you ever come across CEU opportunities pleaseemail us and we will share with the community.

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Thank you for all that you do to serve those in need in New Mexico,

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CEU OPPORTUNITIESHere are some new online opportunities to get your CEUs!

CE4Less is a great resource for online continuing education

classes. The classes that this organization offer have beenapproved by the New Mexico Credentialing Board for BehavioralHealth Professionals.

MORE WAYS TO GET YOUR CEUS:

QPR - Suicide Prevention

When: Friday, September 22, 2017Time: 10:00am OR 2:00pm - this is a 1-hour training at two differenttimes

Cost: Early Registration: $10.00 Late Registration: $20.00CEUs: 1 CEU - this is a 3-year certification course

CEUs for CPSWs, counselors and social workers. We do not provide medicalCEUs.Where: 1331 Declovina in Santa Fe - Please click on the map button belowWho Should Attend: This course is intended for the public. Professionals arewelcome to attend.No refunds will be given for cancellations within 3 days of the training or noshows.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDThere are still two upcoming dates to take this

FREE course and get CEUs!!

Register

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/

NM Local Collaborative Alliance (LCA) is inviting you to a scheduled ZoomBrown Bag Special informational seminars a OPRE funded event. ( Youmust sign on to free zoom conferencing - see info below.) Topic: ZoomBrown Bag Special Informational Seminars sponsored by the Alliance

Sep 20, 2017 12:00 PM Advocacy-Silence not Required! w/ Alliancefor Justice Sep 27, 2017 12:00 PM Grant Writing for beginners w/ Valerie Ingram& Yolanda Cruz

Please download and import the followingiCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/202874282/ics?

icsToken=7c2fdbaa35019ed2a80963a26778380585229372c2f3785e07a14754cdc1483c

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/202874282Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16465588656,,202874282# or +16699006833,,202874282# Or Telephone： Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location)： US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 202 874 282

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Recovery Support Assistant - Full-Time / AlbuquerqueBASIC FUNCTION:Under supervision, this position is responsible for promoting a culture in whichthe voices representing people with lived mental health and substance useexperiences and recovery become part of the institution; promoting a recoveryoriented system of care; serving as a member advocate; providing support forstaff and members during emergencies as well as in outpatient and inpatientsettings; serving as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency inrecovery, effective coping skills and self-help strategies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:*High school Diploma or GED. *Valid States Drivers License. *Current or past consumer of mental health or co-occurring behavioral healthservices.*2 years success within personal recovery model.*Ability to utilize individual and group skills.*Knowledge of local community behavioral health services.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

*Peer Support Specialist certification.

APPLY & MORE INFO

CPSWs : Do you need to renew or re-certifiy?Please go to:

New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsEMAIL

WEBSITE

2017 CPSW Exam DatesDecember 8, 2017

NMCBBHP APPROVED CEU PROVIDERS & TRAININGS

Check out the many past FREE WEBINARS from INAPS! MORE INFO

This website is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about

behavioral health services, laws and related news, as well as communication tools, events and other feathers.

Is an Organization whose mission is to support local recovery advocates toimprove, empower, and attract communities throughout New Mexico to

implement recovery initiatives. The RCNM meeting is open to all and we areactively seeking new participants to include consumer and family members;

other natural supports; community providers; and agency staff that are activelyinvolved in or are looking to connect consumers in recovery with long-term

supports. Please join us at our next meeting and invite a friend to join. We need

your help in reinvigorating our committee!!Mission: Supporting local recovery advocates to improve, empower, and

attract their communities to implement recovery initiatives. Vision: Improved quality of life through recovery.

More info contact: Natalie Rivera

If you or someone you know needs someone here to hear you, call

Crisis Line: 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474)Peer to Peer Warmline: 1-855-4NM-7100

(1-855-466-7100)

or visit our website

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