This quarterly CRPS Certification Information Session is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) or who are currently working toward certification and want clearer guidance on the process.

During this two-hour session, participants will receive an overview of:

• What CRPS certification is and who it is intended for
• Eligibility requirements and pathways to certification
• Required training hours, supervision, and work experience
• The certification application process and common documentation requirements
• Typical timelines and what to expect after submitting an application

The session will also include time for:

• Walking through common questions or areas of confusion
• Practical tips for preparing a strong application
• Discussion of common challenges and how to navigate them
• Q&A and open discussion

This session is informational and supportive in nature and is appropriate for individuals at any stage of the certification process, whether you are just exploring CRPS certification or actively working toward submitting your application.

Course Description:

Participants will be presented with an overview of the opioid epidemic to include current trends and related data. This course discusses overdose recognition and response.

Objectives:

-Discuss/Review Opioids and Opioid Epidemic

-Discuss/Review the impact of stigma

-Discuss/Review signs of an overdose

-Discuss/Review an overdose response

Who should attend?

-Community Members

-Families impacted by Opioid Crisis

-Behavioral Health Professionals

-Law Enforcement

-Medical Professional

-Students

-Peer Coaches

Each session will cover the same training content. You will only need to choose one session to attend. 

For questions, contact us at training@lsfnet.org

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training that equips participants with the skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. This course prepares individuals to provide initial support during a mental health crisis and connect people to appropriate professional help and community resources.

Participants will learn how to identify common mental health conditions, reduce stigma, and apply the ALGEE Action Plan to respond effectively and confidently in real-world situations.

How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges

• How to respond to someone experiencing a mental health crisis
• How to apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented support strategies
• How to encourage professional help and self-care resources

This training is appropriate for:

• Behavioral health and human service professionals
• Educators and school staff
• First responders and public safety professionals
• Supervisors, managers, and HR professionals
• Community members and caregivers

Participants who complete the training will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate, valid for three years.

Registration for March Session - Closed

Registration Deadline for April Session - Closed

Registration Deadline for May Session - May 2nd, 2026

This series is designed for Peer Supervisors and leaders in peer work who are looking to strengthen their supervision skills, deepen their professional and community impact, and expand opportunities for their teams. Whether participants are supervising peers directly, building programs, or supporting workforce development in other capacities, the series will help grow leadership qualities and elevate impact.

As this fast-growing field continues advancing workforce capacity expansion, Peer Supervision 2026 ECHO focuses on deepening the conversation beyond foundational supervision skills to prepare for evolving realities of leadership, sustainability, and systems integration.

Featuring keynote speaker Dr. VonZell Wade, Co-founder of Lost Dreams Awakening.

What participants can expect:

• A learning space where lived experience is not just valued—but centered.
• Opportunities to engage, network, and problem-solve in real time.
• Practical, case-based learning you can immediately apply in your work.

We look forward to learning with you! Register today @ iECHO

Real Talk. Real Skills. Real Impact.

This isn’t your typical training. Welcome to Peer Workforce Development ECHO. It’s a space designed for and with the CRPS’s who show up every day to walk alongside others in recovery.

In this interactive ECHO series, you’ll bring your lived experience to the table and build on practical skill sets you can use in your professional life today. Through case-based discussions, shared challenges, and collective problem-solving, we’ll focus on what actually works in the real world.

Together, we’ll explore topics like:

This is a learning community built on respect, where your voice matters. You’re not just participating; you’re shaping the conversation. Expect honest dialogue, meaningful connection, and tools you can take into your day-to-day work.

Come as you are. Bring your experience. Leave with more. REGISTER TODAY @ https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1773089733213PUTWTTVCS9 

Course Description:

Participants will be presented with an overview of the opioid epidemic to include current trends and related data. This course discusses overdose recognition and response.

Objectives/Agenda:

-Discuss/Review Opioids and Opioid Epidemic

-Discuss/Review the impact of stigma

-Discuss/Review signs of an overdose

-Discuss/Review an overdose response

Who should attend?

Community Members

Families impacted by Opioid Crisis

Behavioral Health Professionals

Law Enforcement

Medical Professional

Students

Peer Coaches

Note: You will receive Zoom link information following registration via email. 

Each session will cover the same training content. You will only need to choose one session to attend. 

For questions, contact us at training@lsfnet.org

Welcome to the return of our exciting and wildly popular ECHO series, “Wraparound Case Management.” This series is tailored to support high-fidelity wraparound (HFW) providers. HFW supports a structured, team-based planning process, delivering individualized and family-driven care for youth with serious emotional and behavioral needs. The ECHO model equips HFW providers with specialized training and real-time problem-solving strategies, ultimately improving outcomes for families and reducing reliance on restrictive placements.

By leveraging virtual learning and a network of expertise, this ECHO strengthens the capacity of providers to deliver coordinated, strength-based care, ensuring that youth receive the right support, at the right time, in the right setting.

✅ Interdisciplinary Expertise – A core team of specialists, including behavioral health clinicians, social workers, educators, and family advocates, provides guidance on complex cases. ✅ Case-Based Learning – Participants present real-world cases and receive expert recommendations, fostering practical skill development and immediate application. ✅ Evidence-Based Best Practices – Sessions focus on trauma-informed care, youth engagement, crisis planning, and systems navigation to enhance service delivery. ✅ Ongoing Support & Professional Development

Visit the ECHO platform at https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17677352688429R14H43CXI  to register today!

Reaching for Their Dreams using Recovery Capital as the foundation for recovery planning is a 2-day virtual training that teaches the recovery planning process by assessing a persons internal and external assests to help them develop goals and sustain long term recovery. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Recognize the role of Recovery Capital as the foundation for recovery planning to support long term sustained recovery. 

2. Understand the importance of identifying and mobilizing strengths. 

3. Develop skills needed to asses Recovery Capital. 

4. Incorporate recovery-oriented and person centered approaches into goal setting.