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Peer Training Programs

Presented by:

Sharon Kuehn, SPIRIT, Contra Costa CountyService Provider Individualized Recovery Intensive Training

Katrina Killian, BestNow!, Alameda CountyBuilding Employment Strategies Through Networking On Wellness!

Wing H. Tse, Peer Support Internship ProgramSan Francisco County

Consumer-Providers = Recovery in Action

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Training of Consumers to Work in the Mental Health Field

Consumer-Provider Training ProgramsBackground information

Preparing the existing workforce to include consumer-providersTraining the consumersCreating jobs/finding placements for the consumer-providersProviding ongoing support

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Training of Consumers to Work in the Mental Health Field: Overview

Mission, Purpose & Goals of Training Programs

Core Components of Training Programs: Getting Started

Core Curriculum Training Outcomes Questions and Discussion

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Consumer-Provider Training Programs

Mission Statement:

Our program recognizes the special experiences and qualities that mental health clients bring in serving their peers. We support the mental health system to demonstrate the reality of recovery through the successful employment of qualified mental health clients.

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Consumer-Provider Training Purpose

The purpose of the Training is to create a space in which you can empower yourself by developing core skills in attaining and maintaining recovery through self-awareness, self-actualization and peer support.

The purpose is also to prepare you to make an important contribution to the mental health system by filling consumer-provider positions in either paid or volunteer capacities in agencies that serve persons with mental health issues.

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Consumer-Provider Training Goals

1. To become more empowered as a self-actualized person.

2.  To gain an understanding of the importance of peer support as an integral part of the recovery journey as well as to the overall mental health system of care.

3.  To gain a working understanding of the County Mental Health Programs and a variety of Mental Health approaches.

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Consumer-Provider Training Goals

4. To identify, develop, and sustain your personal support system, and to develop and use a personal wellness plan.

5. To become more aware of community resources which aid consumers in living successfully in the larger community.

6. To assist you with career exploration that will help you develop the skills that will enable you to find meaningful work activity.

7. To prepare you to work in the mental health field.

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Why develop a consumer-provider training program?

Benefits of Classroom Training and Internship programs run by experienced Consumer-Providers: The first step in shifting roles from

consumer to student to consumer-provider to provider

Empowerment: in-house training programs create a safe place for consumers to develop key tools for self-actualization and mutual support

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System transformation: the benefits of consumer-providers

Modeling wellness/recovery Speak a common language with the consumers they

are providing services to Demonstrate that recovery is real and possible Their presence educates other providers about what

recovery is about

Creating a Consumer-Driven System Services based on what the consumer wants Consumers must have a choice about not only what

services are provided, but about the way in which they are delivered

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Celebrating Recovery

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Core Components of a Consumer-Provider Training:

Networking with Local Programs/ Agencies: Advisory Committee Curriculum Committee Partnership with Department of Rehabilitation/

Vocational Services Site Visits Community Speakers Internships Program

Site Supervisors (staff from various agencies)

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Core Components of a Consumer-Provider Training:

Consumer Leadership/Role ModelsInstruction Team and Teaching Assistants with

recovery experience and process skills    Graduate panels Check-In: Peer Recovery Practice Mutual Support component WRAP: Self-Care and Support Group Facilitation Practice

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Core Components of a Consumer-Provider Training

Recruitment Process:Community OutreachOrientations (Graduate Involvement)ApplicationsPanel interviews (Graduate and

Community Involvement)

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Core Components of a Consumer-Provider Training

Core Curriculum

Staffing Patterns: Team Approach

Internship Placements (Job Fair)

Centralized Training Location

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Core Curriculum

Phase I: Peer Recovery Practice

Phase II: Rehabilitation and Recovery

Phase III: Understanding Community Resources

Phase IV: Leadership Training

Phase V: Employment Preparation

Phase VI: Internship

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Phase I: Peer Recovery Practice

Introduction to Peer Support & Active Listening

The role of the Peer Supporter Attending skills: Engagement Learning to respond Boundaries Using of Disclosure to help others Cultural Competency

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Phase II: Rehabilitation and Recovery

Mental Health Approaches: Medical Model Psycho Social Rehabilitation Recovery Vision Self-Help

Understanding Common Diagnosis Psychopharmacology Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis)

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Phase II: Rehabilitation and Recovery

Wellness Recovery Action Plan Group Facilitation Skills Empowerment

Consumer/Survivor/Ex-Patient Movement

Political Activism

Spirituality & Holistic Health Ethics & Confidentiality

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Phase III:Understanding Community Resources

Overview of the Public Mental Health System

Patient Rights and Advocacy Understanding Public Benefits Local Resources: Student Presentations Crisis Management Addiction & Recovery

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Phase III:Understanding Community Resources

Family Support

Family Involvement

Children’s Services Community Inclusion

Overcoming Stigma and Discrimination Housing Adult Education

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Phase IV: Leadership Training

Suggested component:Program Design by CONTAC

www.contac.org

Develop community organizing and advocacy capacities

e.g. facilitating meetings, public speaking, letter-writing, organizing events, etc.

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Phase V: Employment Preparation

Time and Money Management Benefits Counseling

Ethics and Office Culture Volunteerism Consumer-providers in the mental health

system: creating your support system Resume preparation Job Search skills

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SPIRIT 2003: Ready for Job Fair!

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Phase VI: Internship

Job Fair

Community Outreach

Create a variety of placement options Required weekly support seminar 10 – 20 hours per week at partnering program Partnering programs provide site supervision Joint Supervision Monthly Stipend

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Consumer-Provider Knowledge

Public MH System Mental Health Approaches

Self-Help Wellness and Recovery PsychoSocial Rehabilitation

EmpowermentMH Resources (local, state)

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Consumer-Provider Skills

Peer Support Engagement: Active ListeningGroup FacilitationCharting/NotesResume/Interview Skills ObservationCommunicationConflict Resolution

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Consumer-Provider Practices

BoundariesEthics/Confidentiality DependabilityEngagedMutual Support Self-Care Attitude of Respect

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Peer Training ProgramsContact Information

Sharon Kuehn (925) 957-5143

sharonkuehn@sbcglobal.net

Katrina Killian (510) 393-1605

bbestnow@aol.com

Wing Tse (415) 255-3672

wing.h.tse@sfdph.org