!!Public Notice!!
The Professional Peer Support Workgroup will meet virtually on Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST). NOTE: This meeting is not required for all peer support specialists. It is an optional, informational opportunity offered to all.
Important information:
Workgroup Members: Be camera-ready per KRS 61.826.
This meeting is open to the public. Public comments may be submitted to this link: Peer Support Workgroup.
AI apps are not permitted.
Auto Captioning is available during every meeting, and participants may select SaveTranscript at the end.
American Sign Language Interpreter services are available upon request. If this is a needed service, please request it as soon as possible.
The meeting may be accessed via this link: Zoom Link
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The Department is responsible for administering state and federally funded mental health, substance use disorder, developmental, and intellectual disability programs and services throughout the Commonwealth.
Our mission is to promote health, well-being, and resilience for all, facilitate recovery for people affected by mental illness and substance use, and support people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
Our vision is that all Kentuckians have access to quality services and supports to live full and healthy lives.
Values
Collaboration. We believe collaboration is essential to achieve our work.
Choice. We believe all people should have the fullest possible control over their own lives.
Respect. We believe all people are valuable and have the right to lead meaningful, productive lives.
Equity. We believe in equity and the eradication of disparities to ensure all people have access to quality services.
Advocacy. We believe in supporting all people to advocate for themselves and others; diverse voices should be sought, heard, and considered in making decisions.
Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Oriented Approaches. We believe in trauma-informed systems that promote individual, community, and organizational resilience.
Excellence. We believe that service is collaborative, represents consumer needs, assures optimal use of public resources, and achieves the highest possible standard.