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Youth & Young Adult

Peer-2-Peer Support Training


Alongside the advocacy work we do, PMHCA has a selection of trainings that are outstanding. There are trainings for mental health professionals, peer professionals, and anyone who wants to learn more about mental health and recovery. We pride ourselves in the creation of a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and effective. For most trainings offered, there is an in person, virtual, or hybrid ability. If you have questions about listed trainings or are interested in scheduling, please email pmhca@pmhca.org.

Youth & Young Adult Peer-2-Peer Support Training

Grounded in the philosophy of peer support services and developmental theories, peers are in an ideal position to make a difference. This training targets unique and practical ways to engage and share empathic mental health support, reduce isolation, ease developmental angsts, help clarify confusions, build practical skills and pursue life roles that meet youth’s needs in the ways that matter. Individuals, in the metamorphic identity shift from youth to adult with mental health-social emotional disorders – Raising voices, choices, and supports for a personal youth-quake! Certificate is provided.

Learning Objectives: Upon conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:


  • Discuss the peer -to-peer code of ethical conduct and boundaries to support positive youth development
  • Define youth/young-adult growth in the context of Aces and Assets [what impacts healthy adult development and sources of strength and wellbeing
  • Review guidelines, differences and strategies to offer safe and sensitive supports during crisis and emergency situations
  • Examine the many facets of wellness, self-care states and strategies
  • Introduce a template to welcome, engage and effectively support active participate in the recovery, resilience processes and strong adult passages  
  • Develop and present an innovative 7-minute YaYA Welcoming Plan

Time: 3-Day Training (18 Hours)

Number of People: 25








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