Training, conferences, and networking events for Peer Support Professionals
In this session we’ll talk about the future we’d like to create and what it takes to get there. We’ll flip the script from naming the things we don’t want to naming the things we do, and identify how we can cultivate a future reflective of our values. Trainer: Yaffa AS Subject Matter Expert: KC...
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...
Topic: Growing Together: Cultural and Narrative Humility in Peer Support Description: This training looks at how we peer supporters can move beyond cultural competence to practice cultural and narrative humility, which allow all individuals in the peer relationship to learn, reflect and grow together. Trainer: Murial King The purpose of this training series is to...
This session will focus on strategies to center the voices of people actively using drugs when talking about living experiences and ways to de-center and de-personalize abstinence when discussing substance use focused peer support. Trainer: Jamie Bailey Subject Matter Expert: Amey Dettmer About ECHO: The purpose of this ECHO series is to create the opportunity...
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...
This session will look at ways to build peer-led spaces and services in partnership with the communities they’re meant to serve. This will include strategies to maintain accountability and integrity, and to build spaces that are by us for us. Trainer: Jose Martinez Subject Matter Expert: Lindsay Kocen About ECHO: The purpose of this ECHO...
This session will focus on ways to translate peer support into activism within and beyond mental health and substance use. It will look at why this is important, and the intersection of the peer movement with other struggles for human rights. Trainer: Behryn Hatcher Subject Matter Expert: Bianca Martinez About ECHO: The purpose of this...
Topic: Harm Reduction Works (HRW) Meetings w/ Guest Speaker Meghan Hetfield Description: Join Jenn Jones (she/they) and Meghan Hetfield (she/her) to explore Harm Reduction Works-HRW, an inclusive, harm reduction-based approach...
Topic: Influencing Peer Policy at the Federal Level Description: During this meeting we’ll hear from a leader in influencing federal policy around peer support. Learn about what it takes to...
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...
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...