Location: Zoom Occurs monthly on the first Tuesday from 12:00PM-1:00PM Lived Experience Cafe Whether you are new to your role or have been a Family Peer Advocate for many years, the Lived Experience Cafe is an FPA networking group to share experiences, innovative and effective practices, knowledge and skills, solution to barriers and challenges, and […]

Location: Zoom Occurs monthly on the second Wednesday from 3:00pm-4:00pm Statewide meeting for Youth Peer Advocates (YPA), Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA), New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) and others in similar peer-based roles that work with youth to have an open discussion about tools and strategies, advocacy, networking and peer-to-peer mentorship, and workforce development! […]

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is partnering with the Western New York Departments of Community Services to host in-person Community Engagement Sessions on Oct. 8-10, 2025. The 2023 Community Engagement Sessions took OMH across New York. Now, we are returning to share what we did with your feedback and hear more about your needs and your ideas! There will be sessions in Hornell, Rochester, Buffalo, […]

Join us for an engaging experience where you’ll learn how to craft impactful stories that resonate and drive change. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and connect with others passionate about advocacy. Please keep in mind this training is primarily for NYC, Lower Hudson, and Long Island Residents. We will be hosting […]

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is partnering with the Western New York Departments of Community Services to host in-person Community Engagement Sessions on Oct. 8-10, 2025. The 2023 Community Engagement Sessions took OMH across New York. Now, we are returning to share what we did with your feedback and hear more about your needs and your ideas! There will be sessions in Hornell, Rochester, Buffalo, […]

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is partnering with the Western New York Departments of Community Services to host in-person Community Engagement Sessions on Oct. 8-10, 2025. The 2023 Community Engagement Sessions took OMH across New York. Now, we are returning to share what we did with your feedback and hear more about your needs and your ideas! There will be sessions in Hornell, Rochester, Buffalo, […]

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is partnering with the Western New York Departments of Community Services to host in-person Community Engagement Sessions on Oct. 8-10, 2025. The 2023 Community Engagement Sessions took OMH across New York. Now, we are returning to share what we did with your feedback and hear more about your needs and your ideas! There will be sessions in Hornell, Rochester, Buffalo, […]

Location: Zoom Occurs bi-monthly on the second Tuesday from 11:00AM-12:00PM New open forum for YPA supervisors to discuss the challenges and successes of supervising youth peer advocates and to support role clarity! REGISTER HERE!

Join us for an engaging experience where you’ll learn how to craft impactful stories that resonate and drive change. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and connect with others passionate about advocacy. Please keep in mind this training is primarily for NYC, Lower Hudson, and Long Island Residents. We will be hosting […]

Location: Zoom Occurs monthly on the third Thursday from 11:30AM-1:00PM Trainings designed to meet the education and professional developments needs of Youth Peer Advocates. Active participation and engagement with these trainings will help YPAs obtain new skills and learn with their colleagues across the state. New topics offered monthly! Topic suggestions welcomed! 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 trainings will help FPAs obtain new skills and learn with their colleagues across the state. New topics offered monthly! Topic suggestions welcomed! REGISTER HERE!

Location: Zoom Event Details: Whether you are new to your role or have been a Youth Peer Advocate for many years, the Lived Experience Cafe is a YPA networking group to share experiences, innovative and effective practices, knowledge and skills, solution to barriers and challenges, and key information supporting your role as Youth Peer Advocates! […]

Join us for an engaging experience where you’ll learn how to craft impactful stories that resonate and drive change. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and connect with others passionate about advocacy. Please keep in mind this training is primarily for NYC, Lower Hudson, and Long Island Residents. We will be hosting […]

Join us for "Real Talk, Real Tools, Real Support," a training series for parents and caregivers. Delve into key topics with practical tools to support, empower, and connect families. 2nd Training: Positive Parenting Language   On October 27, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, we invite you to "Positive Parenting Language," a workshop designed to […]