Advocacy (Central Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: What is the “A” and the “a”? This training is designed to help peer recovery specialist who related to individuals as an advocate become skilled in various forms of advocacy. Through utilizing a person-centered approach and coaching strategies, participants will develop strategies to demonstrate the meaning of […]
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Ethical Responsibility (Central Region)
Ethical Responsibility (Central Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: This workshop is designed to help provide an overview of Principles and Guidelines for Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS). Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion of principles of privacy and anonymity, regulations concerning Confidentiality and Protected Health Information, and other guiding principles and standards of ethical […]
Ethical Responsibility (Eastern Shore)
Ethical Responsibility (Eastern Shore) Event Type: Educational Event What: This workshop is designed to help provide an overview of Principles and Guidelines for Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS). Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion of principles of privacy and anonymity, regulations concerning Confidentiality and Protected Health Information, and other guiding principles and standards of ethical […]
Ethical Responsibility (Western Region)
Ethical Responsibility (Western Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: This workshop is designed to help provide an overview of Principles and Guidelines for Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS). Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion of principles of privacy and anonymity, regulations concerning Confidentiality and Protected Health Information, and other guiding principles and standards of ethical […]
SAVE THE DATE: PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST TRAINING *2014 Training Calendar*
Mentoring and Education Date Location Contact Hours January 17th Dri-Dock Wellness and Recovery Center, Cambridge, MD 6 January 24th Washington County Health Department, Hagerstown, MD 6 January 31st Spring Grove Hospital Center, Baltimore, MD 6 Advocacy Date Location Contact Hours February 6th Washington County Health Department, Hagerstown, MD 6 February 13th Spring Grove Hospital Center, […]
Fight Like a Girl Film Review
At first glance, the feature-length documentary “Fight Like A Girl” might be dismissed as a film simply about women’s boxing without any relevance to the behavioral health community. However, a closer look reveals that it provides many important insights about PTSD and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. This film could also inspire valuable discussion […]
What You Should Know About Provider Networks
What You Should Know About Provider Networks What’s a provider network? A provider network is a list of the doctors, other health care providers, and hospitals that a plan has contracted with to provide medical care to the plan’s members. These providers are called “network providers” or “in-network providers.” A provider that hasn’t contracted with the […]
What You Should Know About Early Renewal of Health Coverage
What You Should Know About Early Renewal of Health Coverage What’s an early renewal? Health plans are usually sold as a 12-month contract between you and your insurance company. In 2013, some insurance companies offered a chance to renew coverage earlier than the 12-month renewal date. For example, some insurance companies offered members a chance […]
Getting Emergency Care
Getting Emergency Care In an emergency, you should get care from the closest hospital that can help you. That hospital will treat you regardless of whether you have insurance. Your insurance company can’t charge you more for getting emergency room services at an “out-of-network” hospital. I’m having an emergency. Should I go straight to the […]
I signed up, but don’t have health coverage. What should I do?
I signed up, but don’t have health coverage. What should I do? If you think you signed up for a health plan through the Marketplace, but haven’t received your insurance card Even though you haven’t received your insurance card, your coverage may be effective. If you need to see a doctor or get a prescription […]