News & Announcements
Episode 14: Community Inclusion with Jim Kochany
Community Inclusion with Jim KochanyAbout the Episode Date: March 4, 2022 Episode 14: Community Inclusion with Jim KochanySummary Community inclusion means that people, regardless of their disabilities, have the right to participate fully in public life. The goal of...
Episode 13: Group Facilitation with Heather Fossen and Kevin Kelly
Group Facilitation with Heather Fossen and Kevin KellyAbout the Episode Date: November 29, 2021 Episode 13: Group Facilitation with Heather Fossen and Kevin KellySummary Group facilitation is a common task for a peer recovery specialist. A skilled facilitator acts as...
Henrico Community Inclusion / Peer Recovery Allies Project
Episode 12: Regional Peer Support with Carla Heath
Regional Peer Support with Carla HeathAbout the Episode Date: October 25, 2021 Episode 12: Regional Peer Support with Carla HeathSummary As the profession of peer support continues to evolve in Virginia, new career ladders are developing. Learn more about the role of...
Episode 11: Veteran Peer Support with Anthony Swann
About the Episode Date: September 30, 2021 Episode 11: Veteran Peer Support with Anthony Swann Summary Drawing on their lived experience as Veterans, peer support specialists with a history of military service provide peer support to veterans and service members,...
Episode 10: First Responder Peer Support with Jonathan Lang
About the Episode Date: July 19, 2021 Episode 10: First Responder Peer Support with Jonathan Lang Summary First Responder Peer support is informed mental health and substance abuse assistance provided by trained, certified peers who also work (or have worked) as first...
Episode 9: Forensic Peer Support with Dawud Nubian
About the Episode Date: May 18, 2021 Episode 9: Forensic Peer Support with Dawud Nubian Summary Forensic peer support is intended for people experiencing and recovering from trauma, mental health challenges, addiction, and incarceration. Forensic peer specialists...
Episode 8: Family Peer Support with Cristy Corbin
About the Episode Date: April 5, 2021 Episode 8: Family Peer Support with Cristy Corbin Summary Family Support Partners offer guidance, advocacy, and peer support for parents and caregivers of children and youth receiving services from mental, substance use, and other...
Episode 7: Staying Connected in a Syndemic with Jason Cox
About the Episode Date: February 9, 2021 Episode 7: Staying Connected in a Syndemic with Jason Cox Summary Fostering connection is a core tenet of peer support. In a syndemic, what are our options for building relationships and maintaining our support network? We talk...
Episode 6: Peer Job Development with Cynthia Evans
Peer Job Development with Cynthia EvansAbout the Episode Date: November 12, 2020 Episode 6: Peer Job Development with Cynthia EvansSummary Supporting peers in their job search and professional development is often a task of a peer recovery specialist. Encouraging...