Training, conferences, and networking events for Peer Support Professionals
N.A.P.S. members can submit events to the calendar.
The way we show up for someone in crisis can make all the difference. This workshop offers a foundational understanding of liberatory peer crisis support, highlighting the value of grounding ourselves in our own experiences and making space for others. Intention and curiosity are critical when specific experiences are commonly held with misunderstanding and judgement--...
With growing interest in youth peer support, it is critical to ensure that policy change is driven by young people themselves. This session will feature co-presenters discussing Mental Health America's Youth Policy Accelerator, a national youth peer support policy leadership program. Attendees will gain insights into the core components of effective advocacy and the current...
The NYPAN Networking Meeting is a regular informal drop-in space for peer specialists and advocates from across the state to come together to exchange insights, experiences, and opportunities with each other, while also providing and receiving mutual support. Meetings will continue to take place the third Wednesday of each month from 4pm to 5pm (Exception: October meeting...
The NY-PAN Advisory Board consists of a selected group of individuals representing a diverse range of peer support credentials and regions across New York State. These members provide guidance and insights to help shape the direction of the New York Peer Advancement Network. Please note that this is a closed meeting, and participation is limited...
In this session we’ll go over what an ECHO is, how the format works, what to expect from these sessions, and demonstrate what they’ll look like. We’ll also briefly discuss...
The NYPAN Networking Meeting is a regular informal drop-in space for peer specialists and advocates from across the state to come together to exchange insights, experiences, and opportunities with each other, while also providing and receiving mutual support. Meetings will continue to take place the third Wednesday of each month from 4pm to 5pm (Exception: October meeting...
This session will focus on navigating through judgement when providing peer support. We’ll talk about strategies to remain curious with the people we’re supporting, why it’s important to move through...
The NY-PAN Advisory Board consists of a selected group of individuals representing a diverse range of peer support credentials and regions across New York State. These members provide guidance and insights to help shape the direction of the New York Peer Advancement Network. Please note that this is a closed meeting, and participation is limited...
This session will explore alternative ways to provide peer support to people who are experiencing a crisis. This will focus on honoring self-identification of crisis, remaining neutral, and de-centering ourselves...
Topic: How to Build and Cultivate a Peer Network Within Your Community Description: This training will go over the steps to build a peer network in your community. Peer networks...
Topic: Leading the Way with the National Association of Peer Supporters Description: During this meeting the Executive Director and Board President of N.A.P.S. will chat about the future of N.A.P.S....
The NYPAN Networking Meeting is a regular informal drop-in space for peer specialists and advocates from across the state to come together to exchange insights, experiences, and opportunities with each other, while also providing and receiving mutual support. Meetings will continue to take place the third Wednesday of each month from 4pm to 5pm (Exception: October meeting...