April 25 & 26, 2024 | Peer Support Leadership Continuing Education Session 3: Fundamentals of Peer Support Program Development

Peer Support Leadership Continuing Education Session 3: Fundamentals of Peer Support Program Development
April 25 & 26, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm

*Application required - accepted on a rolling basis up to 2 weeks before start of each session or requested TA date. Limited space available*

Price: FREE

Description:
This training will focus on the foundational pieces of developing a peer support program. This includes how to develop a mission statement, identify and understand performance measures, as well as identify and explore gaps in programming. This training considers ways to strengthen programming through strategic partnerships and explores how programs operate within larger systems.

Instructor: Randy Morrison

Randy Morrison (he/him) is a person who personally understands the challenges of navigating substance use and mental health concerns. He has worked in the peer support field for over 10 years and is a Certified Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Specialist, IPS Trainer, and Recovery Coach trainer. Randy led the growth and implementation of peer support programs across a continuum of healthcare services, including emergency departments, primary care, behavioral health clinics, youth programs, case management programs, and four peer support centers. Randy oversaw the largest peer support team in Maine, reaching over 60 positions. More recent, he has offered consultation on building peer support programs, peer support supervision, and supporting the authentic inclusion of lived experience into the mental health system.

 

Interested in other sessions being offered? Follow these links for details:

Session 1: Peer Support Supervision
Session 2: Developing Team Culture in Peer Support Programs
Session 4: Basics of Peer Support Budgeting
Session 5: Advanced Peer Support Budgeting
One-on-one Technical Assistance Sessions

Interested in applying to attend one or more sessions? Click "Apply Here" below! If you are applying for multiple programs you only need to fill out the application once and select all the programs you are applying for.