Certified Peer Support Specialists Training and Engagement |
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Association for Peer Support |
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The Association for Peer Support is a membership-driven program that provides national leadership to strengthen peer support practice and advance the peer support workforce. With the dissolution of a former national organization, the peer support community reached out — and we responded by stepping forward to help organize, support, and grow this vital field. Peer support is now the fastest-growing direct service workforce in behavioral health care, and it has always been at the heart of the Copeland Center’s mission and values. |
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Certified Older Adult Peer Support (COAPS) Training |
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Older adults are especially affected by the opioid crisis due to frequent use of prescription opioids for post-surgery and chronic pain. Alcohol misuse has also risen among those over 65, now the most commonly abused substance in this age group. Added stress from the COVID-19 pandemic has further increased mental health needs, with isolation contributing to trauma, anxiety, and depression. This training provides 20 hours of specialty training focused on meeting the unique behavioral health needs of aging adults.
Participant Eligibility:
- 18 and older
- Current NC Certified Peer Support Specialists
Dates: May 22-24, 2026 Contact: Pamela Turner, Pammattt@eeiservice.com, 336-965-2145 |
Online Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing |
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Join a powerful online learning experience designed to help you strengthen your own wellness while gaining tools you can immediately use in your work and community. Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing is an evidence-based, peer support approach that blends practical strategies for mental, physical, and emotional wellness with the values of hope, self-determination, and mutual learning. Through five engaging online sessions beginning May 22, 2026, participants will explore ways to build healthier routines, increase resilience, and create meaningful action plans for lasting wellbeing.
Dates: Every Friday from May 22 - June 20, 2026 Time: 1:00-3:30pm Get tickets: Get tickets here |
| Peer Specialist Webinar Series Supporting Team Member Mental Health and Engagement |
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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this Peer Specialist Webinar Series session will explore how we can intentionally support mental health and strengthen engagement within our teams and communities. Grounded in peer support values, the session will examine how we understand mental health in real-world contexts, and how inclusion, resilience, and cultural awareness shape the ways we connect with and support one another.
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 2:00pm Join Link: Click here to register |
Certified Older Adult Peer Support (COAPS) Training |
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Older adults are especially affected by the opioid crisis due to frequent use of prescription opioids for post-surgery and chronic pain. Alcohol misuse has also risen among those over 65, now the most commonly abused substance in this age group. Added stress from the COVID-19 pandemic has further increased mental health needs, with isolation contributing to trauma, anxiety, and depression. This training provides 20 hours of specialty training focused on meeting the unique behavioral health needs of aging adults.
Participant Eligibility:
- 18 and older
- Current NC Certified Peer Support Specialists
Date/Time: May 27-29, 2026, 9:30-3:00pm Contact: Lilly Parker, 704-796-5481 |
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Evidence-Based Self-Help and Peer Support Approach to Wellness and Recovery |
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| Presenting the updated Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) materials on Taking Action: An Evidence-Based Self-Help and Peer Support Approach to Wellness and Recovery (4-part series). These updated workbooks provide additional tools, structured exercises, and practical applications that you can immediately integrate into your work with individuals and groups. Designed to strengthen self-awareness, daily wellness practices, and action planning, the materials build on the core values of hope, self-determination, personal responsibility, and mutual learning. Best of all, the new workbooks are in the public domain and available for download at no cost, making them accessible to communities everywhere.
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| SAMHSA Offers Free Webinars for Peer Supports and Peer Supervisors
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a wide variety of trainings free of charge on their website. These can be for Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) and providers to broaden their skills while working in the community. SAMSHA also provides a Spanish translated free handout on the value of Peer Supports.
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| If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. The Peer Warmline is available 24/7. It is free and confidential. Call 1-855-PEERS NC (1-855-733-7762). |
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Call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline is a 24/7 free, confidential mental health hotline that connects individuals in need of support. |
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The CHESS Connections App is staffed by Certified Peer Support Specialists with lived experience. It offers free, 24/7 support. |
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