Consumer Connections Peer Information Session

Join us for an information session about peer work and the Consumer Connection Core training.

This overview will provide the information you need to apply for the Core training.

This information session will provide participants with a basic understanding of:

• The Consumer Connections Core training
• The technology requirements for participating in the virtual sessions of Core Training
• The Certified Recovery Support Practitioner credential (CRSP)
• What a peer supporter does
• What types of jobs peers obtain

The International Association of Peer Supporters provides the following definition of peer support:

“People with a personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions who receive specialized training and supervision to guide and support others who are experiencing similar mental health, substance use or trauma issues toward increased wellness… In general, a peer supporter is an individual who has made a personal commitment to his or her own recovery, has maintained that recovery over a period of time, has taken special training to work with others, and is willing to share what he or she has learned about recovery in an inspirational way.”