Exploring the peer workforce: Roles, perceptions, and policies

This Regional Policy Council webinar, hosted by Mental Health America, will highlight new research on the mental health peer workforce. Speakers will share findings from a mixed-methods study that integrates quantitative and qualitative data to examine the current scope of peer work, including roles and responsibilities that may extend beyond traditional peer support. Speakers will also spotlight peer workers' lived experiences, including what they find most meaningful about their work and the value they add to their workplaces. The discussion will situate these findings within the state-level policy landscape and highlight key advocacy opportunities.