Peers Making an Impact in Crisis Care

Join the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors for a webinar showcasing the transformative impact of peer-run services in promoting recovery and wellness. Participants will explore innovative programs such as peer respites, wellness respites, mobile outreach initiatives, warmlines, wellness centers, supported employment services, and recovery cafés. The session will highlight how these services support individuals, including those with serious mental illness, in recovering from crises, healing from trauma, and finding alternatives to hospitalization.

Objectives:

1. Understand the range and scope of peer-run services and their innovative approaches.
2. Learn how these services empower individuals with serious mental illness to achieve recovery and wellness.
3. Recognize the cost-effectiveness and participant-perceived benefits of peer-run services as less restrictive, supportive alternatives.