Peers as crisis service providers

June 05, 2015

News Type:  Weekly Spark, Weekly Spark Announcement

Peers are currently playing an increasing role in providing crisis services by running crisis respites, staffing crisis response centers, and participating in mobile crisis and outreach teams. This webinar, sponsored by SAMHSA and presented by the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery, will provide examples of crisis services that peers can offer, the benefits of integrating peer specialists into crisis services, and common pitfalls to avoid. The webinar will be held on June 10, 1-2:30 ET.