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Peer Support

Dec 05 2022

Listening Session: Young Adult Serving Professionals in the Mental Health Workforce

This graphic captures highlights from a 2-day August 2022 Listening Session with young adults who work with youth. In an easy-to-read format, the graphic elevates the voices of Listening Session participants who discussed what helps in their work, what harms in their work, how they are feeling about their work, what are the main concerns they see in their work, and how to better recruit and support young people. … [Read more...] about Listening Session: Young Adult Serving Professionals in the Mental Health Workforce

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Dec 07 2021

Supervision and Support of Youth and Parent Peer Support Providers – Best Practices and Lessons from the Field

This is a recording of an interactive presentation and discussion about effective supervision and support for the youth-peer and parent-peer workforce. Presenters shared models of supervision, best practices in supervisory approaches, and strategies to use when youth peer support providers and parent peer support providers are working with the same families. Participants received tools and templates used in the field, as well as additional helpful resources. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn about the scope of activities and roles for this unique workforce of youth and parent peer support providers.Gain a greater understanding of best practices in supervising youth and parent peer support providers, including effective supervisor approaches and coaching structures.Learn strategies from the field on how youth and parent peer support providers can work together to honor both the youth and parent voices within the family unit. … [Read more...] about Supervision and Support of Youth and Parent Peer Support Providers – Best Practices and Lessons from the Field

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Dec 07 2021

The Power of Peer Support in the Juvenile Justice System: From Incarceration to Inspiration

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention, 70% of youth in the juvenile justice system have an undiagnosed mental health need. Because of stigma, most young people will choose not to disclose their mental health need. This recorded webinar featured three experts--certified peer counselors--who have served young people and their families within the juvenile justice system. These peers will empower viewers to empower those who work with young people, promoting leadership and awareness to break the stigma on those who have touched the system. … [Read more...] about The Power of Peer Support in the Juvenile Justice System: From Incarceration to Inspiration

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Nov 17 2021

Peer Support Supervisor Affinity Group

This recorded virtual community session was held for individuals who supervise Youth and Parent Peer Support Provider roles within the behavioral health workforce. Among topics discussed were: best practices and trends in Peer Support supervision, problem-solving around common barriers, and sharing experiences and building a network of peers that values peer support and the growth of peer support programs for youth and families. … [Read more...] about Peer Support Supervisor Affinity Group

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Jul 23 2021

5 Things Digest: Youth & Young Adults Transformation Team (Jun 2021)

The NTTAC Youth & Young Adult Transformation Team brings 5 Things to know and resources about changing practices and policies for treating youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. Topics include obstacles and needs specific to adolescence, policy considerations (including advancing anti-racist measures), and the importance of peer-delivered services. … [Read more...] about 5 Things Digest: Youth & Young Adults Transformation Team (Jun 2021)

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