Location: Zoom The Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) Code of Ethics establishes clear standards of conduct, facilitates ethical decision making and fosters accountability. The objective of this workshop is to explore […]

Save the Date!2026 Annual ConferenceBuilding Strong Roots for Success 📅 May 3rd & 4th, 2026📍 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (both days) We are excited […]

Join over 400 representatives from family peer support providers, family members, youth and professionals from the children’s behavioral health and other cross-system children’s services at this statewide event and stay […]

YPA Supervisor Experience Cafe Occurs bi-monthly on the second Tuesday from11:00AM-12:00PM New open forum for YPA supervisors to discuss the challenges and successes of supervising youth peer advocates and to […]

FPA Supervisor Experience Cafe Occurs bi-monthly on the second Tuesday from11:00AM-12:00PM New open forum for FPA supervisors to discuss the challenges and successes of supervising family peer advocates and to […]

YPA Monthly TA Trainings Occurs monthly on the third Thursday from 11:30AM-1:00PM Dynamic presentations from trusted experts on popular topics to educate and strengthen the workforce! REGISTER HERE!

Location: Zoom Occurs monthly on the third Friday from 10:00AM-11:30AM Trainings designed to meet the education and professional developments needs of Family Peer Advocates. Active participation and engagement with these […]

The Family Needs & Strengths (FANS) assessment and outcome tool for Family Peer Support is derived from the Child Needs & Strengths (CANS), developed by Dr. John Lyons.  Seeing the […]

Location: Zoom Family Peer Advocates (FPAs) provide invaluable support to families. One resource you have in guiding your work is the FPA Code of Ethics. These establish clear standards of conduct, […]

Location: Zoom Family Peer Advocates provide support, resources, and information to families in the mental health system. One aspect of this work is helping families navigate complicated systems. Oftentimes, this […]