Program Overview

The Peer Workforce Development ECHO Clinic (2025-2026 Cohort) provides professional development for Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS) new to the field. To support and expand upon core competencies, the Peer Workforce Development ECHO offers a bi-monthly, 1.5 hour long ECHO session with an inter-professional team of behavioral health and peer recovery specialists, Peers who are certified or working towards certification with personal lived experience, family and/or youth experience, and veterans. Supervisors and Peer leadership are welcome as well.

Target Audience:Certified Recovery Peer Specialists, behavioral health providers, and community members are welcome

Visit the ECHO platform at https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17466323589194BAD42O4XH  to register today!

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 @ https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1772652255944ITXWGCO7GP 

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!

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 

Register here on Coursestorm via the link below, and on iECHO via the link below. iECHO will send automated reminder emails, class emails, and the Zoom session link - which is generated one hour prior to each session. iECHO also offers access to previous recorded sessions, lecture PowerPoints, Case Study tips and tricks, and much more! 

https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1727288572240B3JQIINQG4

iECHO | All Teach, All Learn

 Micronutrition has recently been the focal point of a resurgence of research about how to manage behavioral health issues and maintain overall supportive health. This ECHO provides participants with a chance to learn from licensed RDs and other healthcare professionals about how to use their grocery list to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, and a variety of other behavioral health conditions.  

ECHO Topics: 

• The Gut Brain Axis – Dr. Calliope Holingue
• Aging, Diet, & Maintaining Independence – Dr. Johnson   
• Nutrition & Postpartum Depression - Dr. Johnson   
• Nutritional Equity & Mental Health - Mind the Gap - Dr. Johnson 
• Fueling the Brain: What Should I Eat? Diabetes & Nutrition - Lisa 
• "The Green Thumb Initiative - Bringing Holistic Healing to the Sunshine State" - Ian Norris 
• "Nutrition & Mental Health - The Impact of Affordable, Accessible Gardening" - Ian Norris 
• “Gardening & Nutrition for Mental Health/SUD Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery” - Ian Norris 
• Nutrition & Adolescent Eating Disorders – Jessica Setnick 
• Nutritional Counseling – Courage to Nourish – Alex Raymond 

Questions? training@lsfnet.org

https://padlet.com/dashboard/team/itaelsf?mobile_page=CollectionsMenu&folder_id=1935559 

Welcome to your central learning hub for all things ECHO!

This Padlet serves as the shared learning space across our ECHO series, bringing together all session materials and ongoing conversations in one easy-to-navigate place. Whether you’re participating in Peer Workforce Development, Wraparound, or other ECHO offerings, this is where learning lives between sessions.

Built on the Project ECHO philosophy of “all teach, all learn,” these spaces support collaboration, reflection, information sharing, and real-world application. ECHO connects participants across the globe through case-based learning, expert guidance, and peer exchange of ideas to strengthen skills and improve outcomes in communities.

What you’ll find here:

• Session recordings and slide decks
• Case presentation notes and examples
• Curated resources and field-specific updates
• Announcements and upcoming opportunities to stay connected with your community

Think of this as your ECHO library, designed to support you not just during sessions, but in your day-to-day practice. Come back often, explore freely, and contribute your voice.

Register here on Coursestorm via the link below, and on iECHO via the link below. iECHO will send automated reminder emails, class emails, and the Zoom session link - which is generated one hour prior to each session. iECHO also offers access to previous recorded sessions, lecture PowerPoints, Case Study tips and tricks, and much more! 

https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17271001511992615ZUEA4R 

The Peer Workforce Development ECHO Clinic provides professional development for Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS) new to the field. To support and expand upon core competencies, the Peer Workforce Development ECHO offers a bi-monthly, 1.5 hour long ECHO session with an inter-professional team of behavioral health and peer recovery specialists focused on enhancing the skills and abilities of peer specialists. This clinic includes an opportunity to engage in expert-led didactic presentations, present cases, receive real-time case consultation and recommendations from specialists, and become part of a safe, collaborative learning community of practice. 

Sessions beginning October 8th and continuing into April 2025. Please see full schedule once you register on iECHO for further details.