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Subject: Application to Participate in the Peer Support Professionals Workgroup (HB470)
The Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) is announcing the formation of the Peer Support Professionals Workgroup, as directed by HB470. The workgroup will develop recommendations to strengthen and support peer support services across the Commonwealth. DBHDID is seeking individuals with relevant experience and expertise to serve on the workgroup. All interested applicants must complete and submit an application for consideration. Applications will be reviewed using a standardized scoring process to ensure a balanced and representative group.
Applications are due by May 17.
The application and additional details can be found here: Peer Support Professionals Workgroup Application Letter - Signed.pdf and HB470 Peer Support Professionals Workgroup Application-FINAL.pdf
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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 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.