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Resources for Starting a Peer-run Crisis Alternative in Your Area


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Bringing Peer-run Respites to Massachusetts

Concept paper used to persuade decision-makers at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to fund peer-run respites. This concept paper follows a sequence of headings, 1) What our goals are, 2) What we know, 3) What we propose to do, and 4) Why NEC is uniquely able to be successful. It can be used as an example of how to write a successful concept paper.”

Click to view Concept Paper for Peer-run Respites (PDF, 32KB, 3 pages)

Western Mass Recovery Learning Community

The Western Mass Recovery Learning Community (RLC) is driven by values rather than rules. The Guiding Council of Western Mass (GCOW) - advisory board to the RLC - developed this set of defining principles through a participatory process to guide the community and support its growth and vibrancy. The defining principles are posted in all RLC spaces and are considered to be one of the community's foundational documents.

Click to view Defining Principles of Peer Support - Western Mass Recovery Learning Community (PDF, 43KB, 2 pages)

Peer-Run Crisis Respites (PRCR) Fact Sheet

Click to view PRCR Fact Sheet (PDF, 57KB, 1 page)

Do-It-Yourself Peer-run Crisis Alternative Center

A beginner's guide by Lenora Kimball (PDF, 136KB, 4 pages)

Recovery from Crisis Through Peer Run Respite

A presentation by Daniel B. Fisher and Cathy A. Levin

PDF, 2.11MB, 5 Pages

PowerPoint, 10 Pages, 7.1MB

Combating NIMBYism (not in my backyard): What a Difference a Community Makes

www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/publications/combatingNIMBY.aspx#intro

Articles by Shery Mead on Peer Support and Peer Crisis Alternatives

www.mentalhealthpeers.com/booksarticles.html