Peer Workforce Development 2025-2026 ECHO
Free
The Peer Workforce Development ECHO provides professional development for newly Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS). Although training and certification processes vary by state and organization, SAMHSA’s Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health (2015) “identifies the critical knowledge, skills and abilities needed by anyone who provides peer support services to people with or in recovery from a mental health or substance use condition.” To expand upon these core competencies, our Peer Workforce Development ECHO offers a bi-monthly, 1.5 hour long session with an inter-professional team of behavioral health and peer recovery specialists. It is focused on enhancing the skills and abilities of peer specialists to assist peers in the recovery process. It also offers the chance connect with other peer specialists new to field work. This clinic includes expert-led didactic presentations, opportunities to engage in case presentations, receive real-time case consultation and recommendations from specialists, and become part of a safe, collaborative learning community.
CRPS bring valuable skills to the organizations where they work. Using peer recovery support services reduces:
· The number of admissions and days spent in hospitals
· Use of emergency departments and detoxification centers
· The average service costs per person
Audience:Certified Recovery Peer Specialists, behavioral health providers, and community members are welcome
Register here on Coursestorm via the link below, and on iECHO via the link in this text. iECHO will send automated reminder emails, class emails, and the Zoom session link - which is generated one hour prior to each session. https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17271001511992615ZUEA4R
Don't forget to check out our Class Padlet for announcements, resources, session recordings, and more! https://padlet.com/itaelsf/echo-pwd-2025-2026-zfe6snju5w0i2n9o
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Orientation: Oct 7th, 2025
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Narcan Training: Oct 21st, 2025
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Self-care & Boundaries: Nov 4th, 2025
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Physical Health & Wellness Capital: Nov 18th, 2025
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An Assessment of My Participation in Self-Sabotage: Part I: Dec 2nd, 2025
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An Assessment of My Participation in Self-Sabotage: Part II: Dec 16th, 2025
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An Assessment of My Participation in Self-Sabotage: Part III: Jan 6th, 2026
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Peer Spotlight: Cathedra Winston: Jan 20th, 2026
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TBA: Feb 3rd, 2026
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Intro to PreVenture: Feb 17th, 2026
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Intro to CRAFT: Mar 3rd, 2026
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Service Navigation of Community Resources: Mar 17th, 2026
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Provider Spotlight: Starting Point: Mar 31st, 2026
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Provider Spotlight: Clay Behavioral: Apr 14th, 2026
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Provider Spotlight: Inspire to Rise: Apr 28th, 2026
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TBA: May 19th, 2026
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For more info, call us at (904) 900-1075
