About
The Peer Support Workforce Project is an initiative within the South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC). It aims to enhance the role of peer support specialists in the mental health field by providing training, technical assistance, and knowledge dissemination. The project promotes the integration of peer support within diverse mental health settings and fosters collaborations among stakeholders. Its goal is to create a more equitable and empowering mental health system that supports recovery and well-being for all.
Upcoming Events
Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee
The Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee (PSAC) to the South Southwest MHTTC meets on a monthly basis to collaborate across the states and tribal communities to identify and address common areas of need and share resources.
Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee
The Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee (PSAC) to the South Southwest MHTTC meets on a monthly basis to collaborate across the states and tribal communities to identify and address common areas of need and share resources.
Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee
The Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee (PSAC) to the South Southwest MHTTC meets on a monthly basis to collaborate across the states and tribal communities to identify and address common areas of need and share resources.
Resources
Recurrence of Use and Peer Certification Boards' Rights and Responsibilities
Native American Peer Recovery and the Value of Connection
Hotline Peer Specialist Integration: Preliminary Considerations for Equity and Sustainability
Centering Peer and Family Support: Multidisciplinary Collaboration
College Life with Psychosis: The Student Lived Experience Perspective
The Four Agreements: From a Peer Perspective
Building a Peer Advisory Committee to Advise State Entities
Integrating Peers in Harm Reduction Teams and Opioid Treatment Programs
What is Peer Support? New Supervisor Information
Selected Products & Resources
Hotline Peer Specialist Integration: Preliminary Considerations for Equity and Sustainability
Authors Kirill Staklo (he/him) and Nze Okoronta (they/them) provide an overview of the necessary information for the integration of Peer Specialists in hotline programming for equity and sustainability. Topics include: Intro to the Peer Role, Medical trauma and minority stress, Hotline work: How is it different?, Informed consent and harm reduction, Best practices in service establishment and training, and further resources.
Recurrence of Use and Peer Certification Boards' Rights and Responsibilities
The South Southwest MHTTC hosted Lyn Legere, MS who presented during our Peer Support Advisory Committee for Region 6 on Recurrence of Use and Peer Certification Boards' Rights and Responsibilities. This presentation focused on helping to clarify roles when supporting the Peer Workforce regarding recurrence of use.
What is Peer Support? New Supervisor Information
This interactive presentation was facilitated on March 17, 2022 by Rita Cronise and Gita Enders. In this presentation, you will learn about the origin and values of peer support, the introduction and inclusion of peer support services in traditional service settings, the role of the supervisor in helping peer staff to remain true to peer support values, and some best practices for supervisors of this unique workforce. After the presentation, participants will be able to: Describe mutual support and the core values of peer support Compare clinical services with non-clinical peer support Communicate the benefits of supervisors who have experience as peer support workers Utilize best practices in the supervision of peer support workers.
Past Events
May 8, 2023 Youth and Young Adult Peer Support: TX (BETA)
April 18, 2023 Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee
March 21, 2023 Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee
February 21, 2023 Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee
February 14, 2023 Youth and Young Adult Peer Support: National Training (BETA)
January 18, 2023 Advanced Practice in Healing Centered Virtual Facilitation
January 17, 2023 Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee
December 6, 2022 Introduction to Healing Centered Virtual Facilitation (BETA Training)
August 16, 2022 Recurrence of Use and Peer Certification Boards' Rights and Responsibilities
August 5, 2022 Boosting Application of IPS Supported Employment & Education Best-Practice with Young Adults: A Vocational Learning Collaborative: August
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