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A specialized action sub-committee of the Montana's Peer Network

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Veterans' Peer Support Committee (VPSC), a specialized workforce action and advocacy committee organized and overseen by the Montana's Peer Network (MPN) Board of Directors. Montana’s Peer Network is a 501c3 non-profit corporation with a mission to lead the expansion and development of recovery-oriented behavioral health services across Montana.  VPSC's purpose is to support MPN's mission through targeted systems-change advocacy for the collaborative implementation of Peer Support programming and service availability for all veterans.  Our goal is to advance the integration and implementation of veterans' peer support programs and services across Montana, serving as an advocacy and advisory vessel for the education, training, development, implementation, and integration of a specialized Veterans' Peer Support workforce across the state. 

VPSC members must be veterans in stable recovery, and either currently licensed and working as a peer support specialist (CBHPSS) or pursuing MT CBHPSS licensure.  

Applications are reviewed by the VPSC chairperson and the MPN Board of Directors to authorize a committee member vote. Committee recommendation for appointment is determined by a majority quorum vote of existing VPSC members. Committee vote results are provided to the MPN Board of Directors for final appointment approval.  

The acting VPSC Chairperson, or other committee designee, will communicate with prospective members upon receipt of application and throughout the appointment process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial and details of committee appointment upon final Board of Directors approval.

VPSC meeting information is provided to prospective committee members after appointment applications are received. The MPN Board of Directors meet on the third Saturday of every month. Attendance and active participation in committee meetings and communications during the application process is strongly encouraged to demonstrate interest and dedication to VPSC's activities and efforts.


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* 1. Demographic Information

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* 2. Why you are interested in joining the Veteran's Peer Support Committee?

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* 3. VPSC is the voice of advocacy and program development for a specialized Veterans Peer Support workforce, seeking to integrate peer support for veterans across the spectrum of service backgrounds and histories and provide transformational support services to exisiting service members and veterans alike.  This requires VPSC members to have direct lived experience in military service and behavioral health recovery (mental health and/or substance use disorder recovery).  Are you veteran service member of the US Military?

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* 4. VPSC currently meets bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm. Meeting times and frequency can change depending on committee activities and needs.  Can you dedicate 4-6 hours per month for VPSC meetings, task assignments, committee outreach, communication between scheduled meetings, and commit to attending all meetings as they are scheduled?

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* 5. Do you have hi-speed internet and a quiet, uninterrupted space to attend virtual meetings? (Cell phones do not meet this requirement)'

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* 6. How many years of service experience do you have and in which Branches of Service?  (please detail specifics in reference to Active Duty and Reserve/National Guard)?

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* 7. Which service era did you serve?

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* 8. What is your Veteran status (Service-Connected DAV, Non-Service Connected, Retired, Separated and not Registered with VA, etc.)?

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* 9. Do you have a hard/digital copy of your DD Form 214?

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* 10. Are you a Combat Veteran?

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* 11. Are you a Purple Heart recipient?

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* 12. What is your knowledge of the Veterans Administration's VBA, VHA, and OGC Programs (Please describe)?

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* 13. Are you currently a licensed and active member of Montana's peer support (CBHPSS) workforce or pursuing CBHPSS licensure?"

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* 14. What is your knowledge of the Veteran Certified Peer Support process (Please describe)?

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* 15. What is your knowledge of the Veterans Administration's Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Please describe)?

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* 16. Do you have experience serving on a board or committee (Please describe)?

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* 17. At times we will need to outreach to community partners. What is you comfort level with outreach, collaboration, and follow-through?

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* 18. What are the biggest issues faced by veterans in our communities?

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* 19. Which of the following committee-related skills do you feel most competent in (Check all that appply)?

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* 20. What is your vision for veteran peer support programs and services (Please Describe)?

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