Training, conferences, and networking events for Peer Support Professionals
N.A.P.S. members can submit events to the calendar.
Topic: Developing a Peer Research Agenda Description: During this meeting we’ll be joined by a leader in lived experience and peer research to talk about what it takes to build...
Topic: Unionizing the Peer Workforce Description: This interactive workshop is designed for peer support workers who are interested in understanding more about unionizing within the peer support field. Peer support workers face unique challenges in their roles, from job insecurity to underpayment to limited professional recognition. By exploring the fundamentals of unionizing, this workshop will...
Topic: Peer Respites as a Non-Carceral Crisis Alternative Description: Peer support and crisis services landscapes are ever-changing, but community will always be our home. This session will be a presentation and facilitated dialogue about peer run respites as a non-carceral, peer-led crisis alternative. Crisis alternatives are at the heart of the larger historical peer support...
Topic: Reimagining the Peer Relationship to Substance Use Description: For this meeting we’ll be joined by a leader in harm reduction and liberatory drug use spaces to talk about what...
Topic: Empowering Black Male Peer Support Specialists: Building Resilience and Strength in Community Care Description: This transformative training is designed to address the unique challenges faced by Black men in peer support roles while leveraging their strengths to create positive community impact. It provides culturally specific tools and strategies to foster resilience, advocate for mental...
Topic: Elevating History and Remaining Rooted in Community Description: During this meeting we’ll be joined by a leader in crisis alternatives and community building. Bring your questions about how to...