The Youth and Young Adult Peer Support training was developed to train peer supporters on the topics of youth voice and issues specific to youth navigating mental health or substance use challenges. The Youth and Young Adult Peer Support training is available for anyone who works as a peer specialist. This six-session training provides participants with a foundation for supporting young people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, explores the unique issues for youth navigating trauma, distress, recovery and youth-serving systems. This training offers best practices and tools for peer specialists looking to support youth and young adults. The training will also encourage participants to consider how to use their own lived experience when supporting youth through structured reflection, group discussion, and interactive activities.

Logistics:
This is a 27-hour course scheduled to be delivered virtually over six 4.5-hour sessions . These sessions will occur on Thursdays & Fridays on the following dates: November 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th from 10:30 AM- 3:00 PM. One 15-minute break and one 45-minute lunch break will be included in each session. You must attend all sessions in order to complete this course.

At this time, we are only offering this course to those who live or work in VT. This course offers 24 CEU's for Certified Peer Support Providers.

Please note that there is a $150 fee, plus tax, for materials and shipping. If this fee is a barrier to you, please email us at peerworkforce@pathwaysvermont.org for additional options.

Prerequisite:
It is highly recommended that you have taken some formal training in peer support practices before enrolling for this training. This includes Intentional Peer Support Core Training or Certified Peer Support Provider Training.

Click here to register for the training.