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In this episode, our host spoke with some of our previously featured organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their respective organizations. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field with Bobbi-Jo Reed of Healing House and Norma Jaeger of Recovery Idaho!

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Healing House KC
• Bobby Jo: Under the Influence
• Recovery Idaho

The Peer Recovery CoE is pleased to share Peer Recovery Support: Evolving Roles and Settings: A Literature Review. Peers serve many roles in many settings. There is emerging research that explores the value of using peer recovery support services (PRSS) across these settings. This literature review was put together in an effort to gather all of the information into one place as well as identify gaps in order to make recommendations for the future. In it, you will find an overview of current settings utilizing peer recovery support services, key findings, and recommendations for future study. This information deepens our understanding of the peer roles, job functions, and tasks in a wide range of settings. The research is promising—and there is much more to do to grow PRSS further.

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 1 focused on building a work plan. Learning objectives were:

• Gain insight into the rationale and basic components of a work plan
• Be able to tie your work plan to the organizational mission and strategic priorities
• Identify tasks, milestones, deliverables, resources, budgetary requirements, and timelines to include in your own plan

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 2 focused on strategic planning using an appreciative inquiry approach. Learning objectives were:

• Understand the basics and benefits of Appreciative Inquiry
• Come away with specific action plans that will help their organizations build capacity and sustainability.
• Define purpose and map strengths
• Share strengths, define values and guiding principles
• Identify opportunity areas
• Construct an action plan

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 3 focused on how to utilize the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Inventory. Learning objectives were:

• Define diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within recovery community organizations.
• Identify two (2) ways in which to engage with BIPOC recovery community members and providers.
• Identify practice considerations for realignment with the stated goal of DEI&B. Learning outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with BIPOC recovery community members and BIPOC providers within an interdisciplinary context.
• Engage responsibly and sensitively with cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary contexts in the synthesis of ethical and sustainable practice solutions.
• Evaluate concepts of race, culture, identity, and diversity with regards to creating an inclusive recovery community.
• Critically reflect on professional knowledge and skills, incorporating DEI&B subject knowledge and perspectives.

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 4 focused on data management. Learning objectives were:

• Understand how to use data inventories to select the right sized data management system
• Review current data management systems strengths and deficiencies
• Select a data management system that will facilitate better reporting and decision-making with accurate and accessible data
• Describe how to utilize data for sharing, governance, and sustainability

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Learning Objectives:

• Discover the importance of operating a nonprofit with a financial focus
• Understand how to read balance sheets and make decisions
• Recognize how nonprofit professionals utilize financial operations to promote sustainability
• Understand the importance of data in building capacity for peer run organizations

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In 2021, the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence conducted an extensive national needs assessment regarding capacity building needs for Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs). The study found that a common barrier to sustainability is the absence of solid organizational infrastructure, often driven by a lack of funding and understaffing.

This learning series focuses on key tools and resources RCOs, RCCs, and other peer-run organizations need to develop a solid foundation from which to grow. Check out the materials and recordings of each session below!

Series Learning Objectives:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session Topics:

• January: Building a Work Plan
• February: Appreciative Inquiry Approach to Strategic Planning
• March: The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Inventory for RCOs
• April: Data Management, Choosing What Works
• May: Managing Nonprofit Financial Operations
• June: Effective Budgeting for Nonprofits
• July: Grant Writing Basics

In summer of 2022, the PR CoE and National Family Support Technical Assistance Center came together to create an animation that takes a look at the roles of peer recovery specialists and family peer specialists. In this video, each role is defined as well as a discussion on their similarities and differences.

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El Centro de Excelencia de Recuperación entre Pares (Peer Recovery Center of Excellence) está encantado de compartir esta serie de videos de explicación con temas esenciales para la comunidad de recuperación - organizaciones comunitarias de recuperación, apoyo entre pares, capital de recuperación, y sistemas de atención orientado a la recuperación. Estos conceptos son familiares para la comunidad de recuperación, pero es difícil explicárselos a la población general en una manera sucinta. Estamos muy agradecidos a la junta directiva y organizaciones asociadas por su participación y apoyo durante el desarrollo de esta serie.

Esperamos que puedas usar estos videos para comunicar los elementos principales de tus servicios, publicidad, y mercadotecnia. Los videos son un recurso gratis y no se requiere permiso para usarlos. Se pueden integrar en una presentación, boletín informativo, en tu sitio de web, en tus redes sociales, o enviarlos directamente a tu audiencia. Esperamos crear un diálogo acerca de todos estos elementos importantes de la comunidad de recuperación.

1. ¿Qué es el Apoyo entre Pares?
2. ¿Qué es una Organización Comunitaria de Recuperación?
3. ¿Qué es Capital de Recuperación?
4. ¿Qué es un Sistema de Atención Orientado a la Recuperación?

Click here for Explainer Videos in English.

This toolkit and PPT template are companion products for the Intersection of Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Recovery webinar series.

The Peer Recovery Center of Excellence in collaboration with the Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, developed a companion product for the webinar series the Intersection of Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Recovery. This companion product can be facilitated by any interested organization or community that would like to create action steps toward breaking down silos and nurturing relationships between the fields of harm reduction, prevention, and recovery.

After viewing the Intersection of Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Recovery webinars, the Learning Community Toolkit walks you through the process of developing a series of Learning Labs (facilitated virtually) from start to finish. The toolkit includes facilitators agenda, participant application process, screening applications, sample timelines and email templates, and PowerPoint template slides.

If you have any questions about the toolkit, please reach out to Kris Kelly, kris.kelly@wisc.edu.

In this episode, our host spoke with China Darrington of Summit Recovery Hub and Ken Vick of Benilde Hall about the work they are doing through their organizations. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field!