Training, conferences, and networking events for Peer Support Professionals
WRAP® -Wellness Recovery Action Plan is a structured plan developed for YOU by YOU. It is a system that can be used to promote wellness in any aspect of one’s life. This webinar will focus on how WRAP and its components can be used to promote wellness in the workplace or prepare you for the...
Join Jose Martinez (he/him), Capacity Building & Hepatitis C Coordinator at the National Harm Reduction Coalition, for an insightful webinar exploring how to actively engage and empower communities by applying the six fundamental principles of harm reduction. Learn effective strategies to minimize risks, promote safety, and enhance well-being. Jose Martinez (He, Him) is originally from...
Understanding grief is crucial for peer support specialists, as we often work with individuals who are navigating the complex emotions and challenges that accompany loss. A bigger part of peer work is understanding how grief affects us in our work; whether it is a professional loss or a personal loss, it can have a lasting...
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.
Join us for an engaging and informative one-hour webinar series designed specifically for Peer Recovery Support Specialists working with youth. This series provides valuable insights, practical strategies, and essential tools to effectively support young people on their recovery journey. In this series, participants will: Understand the unique challenges faced by youth in recovery and learn how...
Learning Objectives: - The history of self-care in American Society - Self-care and communities of color - Practicing radical self-care for health and well-being Summary: The SFC Center's Self-Care in Marginalized Communities training discusses the political history and theory of self-care in US society. In addition, the training examines methods of self-care and their various...
In this session, we’ll discuss the importance of taking an intersectional approach to the provision and expansion of peer support services. We’ll explore the impact that various identities can have on people’s engagement with recovery and peer services, define intersectionality, and look at the impact of holding intersectional identities. Then, we’ll discuss how intersectional communities...
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.
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...