In this community of practice, we invite the PRSS workforce to engage in a conversation about the importance of building credibility as a workforce through new lenses. We’ll explore the impact of adapting clinical modalities, such as motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioral therapy, to the practice of peer support as well as what it might […]
In this community of practice, we’ll discuss how to effectively build organizational structures that work to decrease power differentials. This includes exploring consensus-based decision making, elevating the voices of people in direct-service roles, and the impact of dismantling hierarchical power structures. Facilitator: Mx. Yaffa AS
In this community dialogue, we’ll host a panel of peer leaders to discuss the importance of approaching our understanding of peer services through the lens of harm reduction. Historically, peer services, certifications, and trainings have been built around abstinence-based models of recovery in contradiction to common peer values such as multiple pathways and self-determination. This […]
Description: This community of practice will focus on exploring the impact of the ongoing climate crisis on mental health and what that means for peer support. We’ll explore the importance of understanding the link between climate change and mental health, innovative, youth-led solutions, and how to provide peer support that takes all of this into […]
Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
