Pennsylvania Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services

10/21/2026

Board nominations close this Friday, October 23rd! If you or someone you know is interested in serving a 3-year term with PAPRS, nominate them today!

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is accepting nominations for the Board of Directors! If you connect with these values, please consider nominating! Deadline October 23, 2026.

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10/12/2026

is accepting nominations for the Board of Directors! If you connect with these values, please consider nominating! Deadline October 23, 2026.

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10/12/2026

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10/06/2026

PAPRS is pleased to announce that we will again offer scholarships for the 2027 Virtual Conference.

Scholarships for the entire conference are available for individuals with lived experience who are in recovery. We screen and prioritize applications to be sure that all areas of the state are represented, with priority to individuals who have not been granted a conference scholarship in the past three years.

Applications are open through 12/31/2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Apply today: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/90c488ca-3299-4b70-915c-3cd82ff5e5ff

10/05/2026

PAPRS hopes you have a great October!

09/30/2026

PAPRS IS PROUD TO HOST NAMI SMARTS FOR ADVOCACY

FREE TRAINING!

Are you interested in learning how to use your voice and lived experience to influence policy and make a difference?

The Pennsylvania Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PAPRS) is pleased to host NAMI SMARTS for Advocacy, a FREE advocacy training series designed to help you:

✅ Build your advocacy skills
✅ Share your personal story effectively
✅ Learn how to connect with and meet policymakers
✅ Understand key issues affecting mental health
✅ Turn your passion and lived experience into meaningful advocacy
✅ Become a stronger voice for mental health and recovery

📅 The training series includes:

October 13, 2026 – Policymaking 101
October 27, 2026 – Telling Your Story
November 10, 2026 – Contacting & Meeting Your Policymaker
November 24, 2026 – Advocacy Day
January 12, 2027 – Medication: Protecting Choice
January 26, 2027 – Parity: Fairness in Health Coverage
February 9, 2027 – Budgets: Funding Our Future
February 23, 2027 – Reimagining Crisis Response

💚 All trainings are FREE!

You can register for individual modules or select ALL to participate in the complete series.

👉 Registration:

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Bring your voice. Share your story. Learn how to advocate for change.

Join PAPRS and NAMI in strengthening the voice of people and families affected by mental health challenges.

09/28/2026

Check out October 2026 trainings!

09/24/2026

🌟 Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2027 PAPRS Distinguished Service Awards! 🌟

Do you know an outstanding individual, advocate, practitioner, or program making an incredible difference in Psychiatric Rehabilitation? Now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!

We are accepting nominations across four categories:

🏆 Distinguished Career
This award honors an individual who, throughout their career, has effectively promoted the development and implementation of psychiatric rehabilitation service in Pennsylvania. Nominations are open to members of PAPRS/PRA who are credentialed in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and have no less than 10 years of experience in psychiatric rehabilitation services.

🏆 Distinguished Advocate
This award honors an individual who has advocated for the inclusion of psychiatric rehabilitation services in their organization, county, region, and/or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Nominations for this award are open to mental health staff, persons in recovery, family members, and public administrators.

🏆 Distinguished Practitioner
This award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the principles and ethics of psychiatric rehabilitation in their work with persons in recovery. Nominations are open to mental health direct care and/or supervisory staff who are either individual members or work for organizational members of PAPRS/PRA.

🏆 Distinguished Program
This award is to honor a program who has demonstrated a commitment to the principles, ethics, and promoted the development and implementation of psychiatric rehabilitation services in Pennsylvania. Nominations are open to members of PAPRS/PRA who has been established for over 1 year and has made positive changes in the lives of individuals in services.

Submit your nominations today!

🗓️ Deadline: December 31, 2026

🔗 Nominate here: https://www.paprs.org/distinguished-service-awards/

09/15/2026

📢 CALL FOR PRESENTERS: Share Your Voice at the 2027 PAPRS Virtual Conference!

Have valuable insights, practical tools, or lived experiences to share? This is your opportunity to step into the spotlight and lead a 90-minute workshop.

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or stepping up for the very first time, we want to hear your unique perspective and passion for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

📅 Conference Dates: April 8–9 & April 15–16, 2027
💻 Location: Virtual Platform
⏱️ Session Length: 90-Minute Workshops

⏰ Proposal Deadline: November 23, 2026

Don't miss this chance to grow professionally, teach practical skills, and impact the community. Submit your proposal today!

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07/08/2026

Question of the Day! What would you say?!