RecoveryOriented Peer Services and Programs The Harris Center

Recovery-Oriented Peer Services and Programs The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD June 29, 2017

Presenters • Stephanie Jack, CART, CPS, Certified WRAP Facilitator, Peer Bridger—The P. E. E. R. S. for Hope House, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD • Jesus Halvorsen, CPS, Peer Educator, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD • Letrice Dennis, CPS, Peer Bridger—The P. E. E. R. S. for Hope House, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD • Kenneth Ogden, CPS, Peer Navigator—The P. E. E. R. S. for Hope House, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD • Clinton Hedges, CPS, Peer Navigator—The P. E. E. R. S. for Hope House, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

Presentation Outline • Defining Recovery; 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery (SAMHSA) • P. E. E. R. S. for Hope House—A Peer-Run Hospital Diversion Program • Recovery-Oriented Activities—Outpatient Clinic; Peer-Run Respite • Intentional Communication • Building Community at a Peer Respite Program • Lessons Learned—Challenges and Strategies for Making Peer Respites Work • Panel Questions and Answers

Learning Objectives • Recognize the importance of the guiding principles of recovery and how they relate to peer-led recovery-oriented activities and programs • Understand the philosophy of a crisis peer respite • Identify peer-led activities that promote mental health recovery • Gain insight into the operation of a peer-run crisis respite from a peer professional perspective

So, What are Peer-Run Respites? • Peer-run respites are crisis alternatives with the intended outcome of diverting hospitalization • They are staffed and operated by peers who have professional training in providing crisis support to build mutual, trusting relationships • Peer run respites are usually located in a house in a residential neighborhood. They provide a safe, homelike environment for people to overcome crisis Laysha Ostrow, MPP, Ph. D candidate Lived Experience Research Network November 26, 2013

Defining Recovery • A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. --SAMHSA, 2011

The P. E. E. R. S for Hope House Who We Are • Person-Centered • Engaging • Empowering • Recovery-Oriented • Support Guiding Principles of Recovery • Recovery emerges from hope • Recovery is person-driven • Recovery is holistic • Recovery occurs via many pathways • Recovery is supported by peers and allies

10 Guiding Principles of Recovery 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recovery is person-driven Recovery occurs via many pathways Recovery emerges from hope Recovery is holistic Recovery is supported by peers and allies Recovery is supported through relationship and social networks Recovery is culturally-based and influenced Recovery is supported by addressing trauma Recovery involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibility 10. Recovery is based on respect

P. E. E. R. S for Hope House Our Mission is to be a safe space for mental health recovery, for peers and by peers, where everyone leaves with something to look forward to. Our Vision We believe that a short stay at the Peer Crisis Respite can fundamentally and positively change one’s mental health recovery trajectory. We are confident that as a survivor of mental illness experiences the hope and support that we can assist in nurturing then recovery, coping skills, and empowerment will be immensely enriched. We envision that the Peer Crisis Respite Program will be a valuable tool that individuals, families, and providers will strategically utilize to improve wellness, resiliency, and healing agility. We are not just an additional mental health program as we believe we are launching peer support and recovery-oriented care to a whole other level in our community. We intend to be an organizing force and leader to improve community mental health recovery by powerfully implementing recovery-oriented care principles and psychiatric rehabilitation practices.

More on the PEERS for Hope House • KHOU TV clip • http: //www. khou. com/news/local/peers-home-provides-hope-for-mentalillness/368918938

Recovery-Oriented Activities Wellness and recovery activities address “an individual’s whole life, including mind, body, spirit, and community. ” • • • Self-Managing Wellness and Recovery Creative Expression Social Activities Physical Activities Meaningful Daily Activities Peer Support Services

Peer led activities facilitate recovery. Peer support groups are person-centered. Peer support groups reduce stress, stop isolation.

Peer led activities provide hope. At the Southwest Clinic, we have three different activities that support social skills: a. Bingo Day b. Movie Day c. Paint Day

Peer led activities give back to the community. a. What is the Harris Center’s “Helping Hands Volunteer Program? ” b. Giving back to the community is a true sign of reaching the goal of recovery.

Peer Professionals

Recovery-Oriented Activities@ The P. E. E. R. S. for Hope House Organized Events—for House Guests and Community • Movie Day • “Painting with Peers” • Game Day Community Groups Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Mental Health Recovery • Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) • my. Strength—”The Health Club for Your Mind” • Creative Expressions –to relieve stress and achieve relaxation

P ainting with PEERS Presents Bead Art Friday July 7, 2017 12 pm – 3 pm At the PEERS for Hope House 5518 Jackson St Houston, TX 77004 Please RSVP by Friday June 30 2017 Contact Letrice Dennis At 713 -970 -6013 Or letrice. dennis@mhmraharris. org

Creative Arts

BINGO DAY!!!!

Basic Communication Principles Everything is communication. Nothing exists without shared experience.

E D U C INTENTIONAL COMMUNICATION I P S

COMMUNICATION FRAMEWORKS • Intrapersonal Communication • Interpersonal Communication • One to One Communication • Small Group Communication • Public Speaking • Mass Media • Information Technology

P. E. E. R. S. For Hope House & Community

ISOLATION & RECOVERY ·Isolation is a common problem for many of our guests regardless of their current living situations ·Recovery as I have come to understand it is a mutually beneficial process where we share our experience, strength, and hope with each other

COMMUNITY WITHIN THE P. E. E. R. S. FOR HOPE HOUSE · Peer Staff sharing life experience with guests · House Groups—guests are able to share coping skills & crisis plans · Cooking together · Parties & holidays · Tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons

COMMUNITY OUTSIDE THE P. E. E. R. S. FOR HOPE HOUSE · DBSA meetings · 12 -Step meetings (P-11 AA meeting hosted at P. E. E. R. S. for Hope · Miller Outdoor Theatre · Groups and programming at Harris Center clinics · Clubhouses like St. Joseph’s & The Gathering Place

Lessons Learned—Challenges and Strategies for Making Peer Respites Work • All Crises Are Not Equal • Lived Experience – Enhanced with Professional Development • The Challenges of Implementing the Four Tasks of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) • Connection -- The core of peer support • Worldview -- Helping each other understand how we’ve come to know what we know • Mutuality – Redefining help as a co-learning and growing process • Moving Towards – Helping each other move toward what we want instead of away from what we don’t want

Lessons Learned (cont. ) “As peer support in mental health proliferates, we must be mindful of our intention: social change. It is not about developing more effective services, but rather about creating dialogues that have influence on all of our understandings, conversations, and relationships. ” --- Shery Mead, Founder of Intentional Peer Support (IPS)

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