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ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Rachel Taylor LMTI Supervisor The Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute (LMTI) Rachel is a proud product of the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute (Alumni ’09)! She holds a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from Montclair State University and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public and Organizational Relations. They believe that prevention education is most effective when youth are engaged in creative and meaningful ways and aims to bring a little bit of fun to everything they facilitate. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP Youth Engagement & Development in a Time of Isolation When children and adolescents experience positive relationships and support, they are more likely to thrive. Many of those critical relationships and supports have been shaken and broken down in the past year as we’ve all grappled with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this workshop, we will review the basics of positive youth development/engagement, and will then discuss how we can adjust our methods and expectations to best serve young people as we slowly emerge together from this terribly difficult time. We’ll share practical ideas that we’ve found to be effective for virtual engagement, as well as guiding principles to support adolescent mental health and help them use this adverse experience to continue along on their path of growth, learning, and development. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [General Credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

About Why Attend? Location Register Today Joseph Green Founder, LMS Voice Joseph Green is a storyteller, educator, and narrative disrupter with a passion for connecting people through the power of words. Joseph brings over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations harness their stories to inspire change. He’s facilitated more than 5,000 workshops across the country, guiding everyone from students to professionals on topics like substance use recovery, mental health, social justice, and youth empowerment. Whether delivering a keynote for organizations like Google, SAMHSA, or the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, or connecting with audiences in schools and communities, Joseph has a gift for making every story resonate. Joseph’s work has been featured in the award-winning documentary Tipping the Pain Scale, a powerful exploration of systemic failures and solutions in addiction recovery, and in the CDC and Ad Council’s Recovery Starts With Hope Campaign. His poetry, storytelling, and leadership are rooted in one belief: when people are empowered to tell their authentic stories, they can transform their lives and their communities. Most recently, Joseph collaborated with a team of psychologists and neuroscientists from Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital to develop an innovative drug and mental health education curriculum designed for parents and caregivers. This initiative equips families with tools to better understand and support loved ones facing substance use and mental health challenges. In addition, Joseph is working with the Catalyst Center, a collaboration of the California Alliance, to infuse storytelling into their comprehensive training program. This initiative empowers non-medical, youth-serving personnel across California to recognize when and how to engage with young people around substance use and other behavioral health concerns. As the CEO of LMSvoice, Joseph leads a team that’s redefining what it means to inspire connection and social change through storytelling. Whether on stage, in workshops, or behind the scenes, he’s dedicated to creating spaces where stories spark understanding, empathy, and real action. Joseph invites you to dare to disrupt harmful narratives, embrace your voice, and make a lasting impact—because every story has the power to change the world. Back to All Speakers Join us as we kick off the 2025 NJPN Peer Recovery Support Summit: Advancing Recovery, Peer-Led, People Centered. Building on the strong foundation of previous summits—where peers, advocates, and allies came together to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and uplift the peer recovery community—this year’s Summit aims to carry that spirit forward with renewed energy and connection. This opening session will set the tone for a dynamic and inclusive gathering focused on advancing peer-led recovery support and centering the voices of those with lived experience. Attendees will explore emerging trends, and prepare to engage collectively in workshops, discussions, and networking designed to uplift and strengthen the NJ peer workforce. Come ready to connect, learn, and be inspired as we embark together on a journey toward a more equitable and people-centered recovery movement. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 9:00am - 9:30am SLC Navesink Room Welcome Opening Remarks Join us for a powerful and interactive session on Narrative Disruption—the practice of using lived experience to drive personal, organizational, and societal transformation. Together, we’ll explore how storytelling can be a catalyst for leadership development, team building, advocacy, and communicating core values. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of value-centered storytelling and the evidence-based Schwartz Values Model using the engaging R1 Learning Discovery Cards. Whether you’re a peer, ally, or advocate, this session invites you to harness your voice, shift narratives, and lead with authenticity. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 210 Workshop Narrative Disruption—Storytelling for Change Presenting Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Learn More

Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Dr. Juliana Mosley Educator/Administrator and Consultant Dr. Juliana Mosley is a seasoned (20+ years) educator/administrator and consultant for 15 years, who has served previously as a Director of Multicultural Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs at several institutions, and currently Chief, Inclusion & Community Relations Officer at Chestnut Hill College. Dr. Mosley's education includes a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, a M.A. in Curriculum & Teacher Leadership, B.S. in Business Education and Diversity training certification. All of which lends to her expertise in the areas of education, leadership, diversity and inclusion. WORKSHOP Do You Have Cultural Intelligence? This workshop will explore unconscious biases and microaggressions and its impact on the recovery community. There will be an examination of the 3-4 major unconscious and implicit biases that typically impact daily engagement and a discussion on implications of diversity, equity and inclusion and lessons that can learned from each other. View all Peer Summit Series Events

c59aa1f0-18db-4b30-8eaf-0155859dc7ff Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Megan B. Sullivan LPC,LCADC Deputy Director of the Disaster & Terrorism Branch Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Ms. Sullivan is the Deputy Director of the Disaster & Terrorism Branch of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. She is a certified Disaster Response Crisis Counselor, trained in the FEMA and Red Cross models and is currently a part of the Division of Mental Health and Addictions’ Disaster and Terrorism Branch which develops contingency planning for the public’s mental health needs surrounding various types of emergencies. She serves on the Operations Board of the Disaster Response Crisis Counselor Certification and is one of the trainers for the DRCC curriculum. Sullivan is a graduate of Villanova University and holds a Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. She holds licenses as a Professional Counselor and Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has also trained in marital and family counseling at The Center for Family, Community and Social Justice in Princeton, NJ. View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 1 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Skill Building QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE SULLIVAN Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

The practice of mindfulness offers a way to support understanding, relating to, and being with one’s moment-to-moment experiences in ways that are beneficial, both for the individual and others. Research has shown results in reducing anxiety and depression, and increasing emotional intelligence, resiliency, and compassion for self and others. Sign Up Duration 8 Weeks Location Online Designed For Peer Support Specialists Licensed Clinical Staff About Sign Up Your Instructor Home Mindfulness Training Mindfulness for Peer Recovery Specialists Training Back to Mindfulness Trainings Mindfulness for Peer Recovery Specialists Training The practice of mindfulness offers a way to support understanding, relating to, and being with one’s moment-to-moment experiences in ways that are beneficial, both for the individual and others. Research has shown results in reducing anxiety and depression, and increasing emotional intelligence, resiliency, and compassion for self and others. Sign Up Duration 8 Weeks Location Online Designed For Peer Support Specialists Licensed Clinical Staff TRAINING DATES About the Course The practice of mindfulness offers a way to support understanding, relating to, and being with one’s moment-to-moment experiences in ways that are beneficial, both for the individual and others. Research has shown results in reducing anxiety and depression, and increasing emotional intelligence, resiliency, and compassion for self and others. About Support Resources — Participants will have access to a Mindfulness app subscription — Live Zoom sessions — Individual Support Sessions for Peers — The Confab What You'll Achieve Upon completion of the 8-week course, participants will develop a basic level of competency and techniques on mindfulness concepts and interventions. To achieve and enhance overall personal well-being, participants will learn strategies that include mindfulness, reappraisal, and savoring skills. Define and understand mindfulness, both conceptually and experientially Identify at least four benefits of the effect of mindfulness meditation and practices on personal well-being Utilize mindfulness skills to manage stress reactivity to internal and external stressors Develop mindfulness skills to utilize as a Peer Recovery Specialist Renewal Credits 16 educational hours can be applied to re-certification for CPRS and NCPRSS. How Do I Sign Up? Signing up for a Mindfulness training is simple. Find an applicable training below. If you don't see a training that fits your schedule, check back soon to see any available future dates. Apply online using our registration form. We review all applications to ensure qualification and correct placement. NJPN will follow up with you to confirm your entry to the training program. You're on your way to mindfulness! Please Note: These trainings are multi-week commitments and attendance is crucial in order to receive credits. Partial credit will not be given for incomplete attendance. No dates currently available. Check back soon. Sign Up Your Instructor Lesley Williams Your Instructor

Register for this upcoming renewal training hosted by NJPN. About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > CTWD Upcoming Renewal Trainings (Item) > Back to All Events 3-hour Mandatory Legal Standards: June 24th, 2026 The 3-Hour Renewal Mandatory Legal Standards training is for all LCADCs and CADCs who previously completed the 6-hour course in their initial renewal cycle and need to satisfy the bi-annual requirement established by the Division of Consumer Affairs for all NJ licensed and certified counselors. Apply Today to Register DATES & TIMES June 24th, 2026 TRAINING APPLIES TO Tag 01 Tag 02 Tag 03 Tag 04 Tag 05 LOCATION TYPE OF TRAINING Mandatory Renewal Training CLINICAL HOURS 3 CEUs TUITION $75 About the Training Who should attend: You may apply to this training if you have NOT completed an initial Mandatory Legal Standards training To qualify for this training, you must be working for a DMHAS-licensed substance abuse treatment facility and hold an LCADC or CADC. This training satisfies the mandatory requirement for 2022 renewal application for all NJ CADC & LCADC as established by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Partial credit is not issued. Renewal Credit Information This course is tuition-based. If you work for a DMHAS-contracted SUD treatment agency, you are eligible to apply for this training when it is available for scholarship. If you choose to enroll in this course, please note that the indicated fee will apply. Scholarship Qualifications Apply Today Selection Process Full scholarship opportunity for individuals employed at a NJ-DMHAS contracted SUD treatment agency. Ready to apply? Click the button below to get started. Application FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Complete the Application Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster Purchase Book View More Linda Graham, MFT Psychotherapist, Author, Consultant, Trainer Linda Graham, MFT is an experienced psychotherapist and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linda integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness, and relational psychology in her national and international trainings. She is the author of Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster and the award-winning Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being . Ten years of weekly Resources for Recovering Resilience are archived at www.lindagraham-mft.net . Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 KEYNOTE Cultivate a Resilience Mindset Resilience is always needed. Whether coping with small annoyances or full-blown disasters, our capacity to “bounce back” – and learn from – any crisis or distress is essential to our ease of mind and well-being. Resilience is innate in our being because it is innate in our brain; it is learnable, trainable, recoverable. We can develop the resilience mindset that transforms any adversity into learning and growth, and we learn that we can. Join resilience expert Linda Graham in exploring the five intelligences that allow you to meet all of the challenges and uncertainties of our difficult times with renewed compassion, clarity, and courage. The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them. - Bernard Baruch RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [Clinical credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Steven D. Kniffley Jr., PsyD. Assistant Professor & Coordinator of Collective Care Center (Racial Trauma Clinic) Spalding University Steven D. Kniffley Jr. is the Associate Director for the Center for Behavioral Health and an Assistant Professor in Spalding University’s School of Professional Psychology. He is also the coordinator for the Collective Care Center which is one of the few racial trauma clinics in the country. Steven received his doctorate and master’s degree in clinical psychology from Spalding University where he specialized in child, adolescent, and family therapy. Steven completed his post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He also has a Master’s in Public administration from Wright State University. Steven's area of expertise is research and clinical work with Black males. Specifically, his work focuses on understanding and developing culturally appropriate interventions for Black male psychopathology as well as barriers to academic success for this population. Additionally, Steven conducts research and clinical work on the challenges related to the experience of racial trauma. Specifically, he has developed a treatment protocol for the experience of racial trauma and train clinicians in the implementation of the protocol. As an educational consultant, Steven has worked internationally with students and school administrators in South Africa and India. He also serves as an organizational diversity consultant and work with law enforcement departments on addressing conflicts between communities of color and police officers. Some of Steven's books and works in progress include: “Knowledge of Self: Understanding the Mind of the Black male ,” “Out of KOS (Knowledge of Self): Black male psychopathology and its treatment , ” and “Black males and the Criminal Justice System .” Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP Racial Trauma & Communities of Color This presentation provides an overview of race based stress and trauma etiology, assessment, and treatment. Specifically, this presentation: Defines race related stress Explores the experience of racial trauma and its impact on psychological, physical, and relational health Discusses the systemic impact of racial trauma Highlights evidence-based tools for racial trauma assessment and treatment RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [General or Social & Cultural Competence Credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

Register for this upcoming renewal training hosted by NJPN. About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > CTWD Upcoming Renewal Trainings (Item) > Back to All Events Beyond the Rainbow: Understanding Substance Use In LGBTQIA+ Communities This presentation is designed to enhance provider competence and confidence in working with LGBTQIA+ clients within Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment settings. Beginning with a foundational review of key terminology, attendees will explore essential language and concepts that promote affirming, inclusive care. The session will then provide an overview of substance use patterns, risk factors, and systemic barriers that uniquely affect LGBTQIA+ individuals, grounded in historical and clinical context. Finally, participants will engage with evidence-based, culturally responsive strategies to improve engagement, reduce harm, and support long-term recovery for LGBTQIA+ clients. This training aims to foster both understanding and action toward more equitable, inclusive treatment environments. Apply Today to Register DATES & TIMES At your Pace TRAINING APPLIES TO Tag 01 Tag 02 Tag 03 Tag 04 Tag 05 LOCATION TYPE OF TRAINING Renewal Training CLINICAL HOURS 1 CEU TUITION $35 About the Training This presentation is designed to enhance provider competence and confidence in working with LGBTQIA+ clients within Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment settings. Beginning with a foundational review of key terminology, attendees will explore essential language and concepts that promote affirming, inclusive care. The session will then provide an overview of substance use patterns, risk factors, and systemic barriers that uniquely affect LGBTQIA+ individuals, grounded in historical and clinical context. Finally, participants will engage with evidence-based, culturally responsive strategies to improve engagement, reduce harm, and support long-term recovery for LGBTQIA+ clients. This training aims to foster both understanding and action toward more equitable, inclusive treatment environments. Learning Objectives : At the end of this course, participants will 101 Review of Terminology: Attendees will learn/review key terminology related to the LGBTQIA+ community and why it is necessary to be an affirming provider in SUD treatment LGBTQIA+ Substance Use Overview; Risk Factors & Barriers to Care: Attendees will learn history of LGBTQIA+ issues in counseling and how this impacts clients and SUD counselors Clinical Implications & Strategies for Inclusive Practice: Attendees will learn culturally appropriate interventions and take away key points for growth and harm reduction Course offering 1 CEU. Renewal Credit Information IMPORTANT NOTE : These courses are tuition-based , and scholarships will not apply to this training. However, if you work for a DMHAS-contracted SUD treatment agency , you may be eligible for other scholarship-based courses offered through the Addiction Training and Workforce Development (ATWD) Program , funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. For more information, please contact trainings@njpn.org Scholarship Qualifications Apply Today Selection Process When maximum capacity is reached, a waitlist is established. Ready to apply? Click the button below to get started. Application FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Complete the Application Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message

About Why Attend? Location Register Today Sam Rivera Executive Director, OnPoint NYC Sam Rivera has 31 years of progressive experience in social services. His primary focus of expertise lies in Criminal Justice/Reentry, HIV/AIDS, Addiction/Recovery, and Mental Health. He currently serves as the Executive Director of OnPoint NYC, a long-standing wellness organization that provides services to active drug users and sex workers in Northern Manhattan and The South Bronx, many of whom are low-income or homeless as well as of color and LGBTQ. As an Afro-Taino, he brings to this role his several decades of cutting-edge service provision experience and a commitment to social justice. He has dedicated his professional career to ameliorating the harms associated with the War on Drug Users, racism/sexism, structural inequality, and mass incarceration and will continue to work to end systemic as well as systematic barriers to populations that are most vulnerable. Due to his dedication to this work, Sam Rivera was recently recognized as one of Time100's Most Influential People of 2023. Back to All Speakers Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop focused on how peer recovery programs can better serve and empower historically excluded communities, with a special emphasis on Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income individuals. Drawing on real-world examples from OnPoint NYC’s impactful work, we’ll explore strategies to build inclusive peer-led programs, create meaningful leadership opportunities for marginalized peers, and shift organizational culture toward equity and harm reduction. This session invites you to participate in open discussions, hear powerful peer perspectives, and learn from case examples grounded in equity-focused peer support skills. Together, we will highlight the critical role peers play as leaders and changemakers, while honoring diversity and promoting recovery-oriented, inclusive practices. Whether you’re a peer specialist, ally, or advocate, join us to deepen your understanding and commitment to building equitable, supportive recovery spaces for all. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 206 Workshop Centering Equity in Peer Recovery Work Presenting Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Learn More

798736c2-54ac-40ce-9801-e3e38fb4219d Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Dr. Uma Naidoo MD Author and Director of Nutritional & Lifestyle Psychiatry MGH Harvard Medical School Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and nutrition specialist who wrote the recent national bestselling book, “This is Your Brain on Food.” She founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States and is the director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of Nutritional & Lifestyle Psychiatry at the MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Uma is regarded as the US pioneer in the ground-breaking area of Nutritional Psychiatry. She is a regular expert resource for media and has appeared in publications including the Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, goop and more, and in appearances including ABC News, Live with Kelly & Ryan, and TODAY. This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensible Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 1 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Health and Wellness This is Your Brain on Food Dr. Uma. Naidoo is the leading US pioneer of Nutritional Psychiatry and is recognized both nationally and internationally. She will offer the audience a description of what the gut brain connection means to mental health and the emerging food mood connection. She will describe foods to limit for mental health as well as foods to embrace. She will review the 6 pillars of Nutritional Psychiatry and how to use these when speaking to clients. Throughout her presentation she will share on current research data as well RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE NAIDOO Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

Upcoming Events Contact REGISTER Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Valerie Mielke Title Organization Valerie Mielke is the Assistant Commissioner for the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) in the Department of Human Services and serves as the Single State Authority (SSA) for Substance Abuse and the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) as designated by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). The Division is responsible for the coordination, administration, management and supervision of the community public mental health system, and is also responsible for regulating, monitoring, planning and funding substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery support services. Ms. Mielke holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. Valerie currently serves on the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Board of Directors as the President. NASMHPD’s goal is to advance national, state and local mental health policy. Valerie also serves as Co-Lead of the NASMHPD Housing Task Force. Additionally, Valerie serves as a board member of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) Public Policy Committee. NASADAD’s goal is to advance national, state and local addiction policy. OPENING REMARKS Welcome Valerie Mielke, Assistant Commissioner for the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) in the Department of Human Services, kicks off NJPN's Peer Recovery Support Summit Series by sharing opening remarks in her welcome video. View all Peer Summit Series Events