Youth peer advocates
Ongoing Events
& Training
We offer a variety of ongoing technical assistance events and trainings for Youth Peer Advocates and supervisors. Join a learning community led by staff experts and build your “toolbox” of skills to support, educate, and empower parents/caregivers. Continuing education hours available!
YPA Technical Assistance Trainings
Dynamic presentations on popular topics to educate and strengthen the peer workforce.
Schedule: occurs monthly on the third Thursday from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcu2tqzstG9BiEnf4lBZFZ6xWcmHSglBT#/registration
NEW! “Navigating YPA Ethical Challenges”
Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 11:30 PM – 1:00 PM
In this training we will briefly review the YPA Code of Ethics and discuss scenarios where ethical challenges come into play. We will also be discussing and exchanging ideas about how to apply what we know to address ethical challenges and prevent ethical violations.
Presenter: Jay E. Culkin, YPA-C, Youth Training Coordinator
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcu2tqzstG9BiEnf4lBZFZ6xWcmHSglBT#/registration
Youth Peer Meetings
Statewide meeting for Youth Peer Advocates, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA), and others in similar peer-based roles that work with youth to have an open discussion about tools and strategies, advocacy, and workforce development.
Schedule: occurs monthly on the second Thursday from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
January 9, 2025
February 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 12, 2025
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsd-2uqzgsHda6I9WFL29U-rIJbL2Jh5i9#/registration
YPA Supervisor Cafe
Open forum for YPA supervisors to discuss the challenges and successes of supervising youth peer advocates and to support role clarity.
Schedule: occurs bi-monthly on the second Tuesday from 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Upcoming Dates
February 11, 2025
April 8, 2025
June 10, 2025
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdu-sqz4jHdAVGFYqrHPbikNW_vaD-iL7#/registration
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