This is a chronological list of announcements and upcoming events,
If you are converting an in-person support group to online, see our
Tips for Facilitating Online Groups.
For a Special Crisis Edition of Words of Wellness, click here.
March Events
All live events are subject to change.
Please check with the organizer before planning to attend live events.
Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC)
March 31, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Telehealth Basics
SAMHSA MHTTC
Register
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Webinar
March 31, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Peer Providers Offer Understanding, Respect, Mutual Empowerment, and Support to Others Through Use of Their Personal Experiences: Martha Barbone and Rita Cronise
SAMHSA MHTTC
Register
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Webinar
March 31, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
Doors to Wellbeing
Register
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Webinar
March 31, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Peer, Friend and Self Support in the COVID-19 Crisis:
How to Provide Support for Ourselves and Others Through Times of Fear and Isolation, Patrick Hendry
MHA
Register
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Facilitator Group Online
March 31, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
March 31, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
April Events
Rochester / Online
April 1, 4:30 – 6:00 pm Eastern
Learning Collaborative
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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April 1, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern
(6:oo – 7:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Radio Show
April 2, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
RCU Radio with Keith and Lori (weekly)
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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New York City
April 2, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Peer Workers United
(A Support Group for Peer Workers)
(Contact the Organizer for Alternate Arrangements)
Learn more
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Facilitator Group Online
April 2, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Thurs. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 2, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Thur. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Ronkonkoma
April 2, 7:00-8:30 pm
Healing Connections – Live & Online Support Group
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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Rochester
April 3, 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
Taking a Coach Approach: A Conversation for Change
(Contact the Organizer for Alternate Arrangements)
Recovery Coach University
Learn more
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 3, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Eastern
(4:oo – 5:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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New York City
Peer Specialists at Work: Advocacy and Supervision Strategies
(Contact the Organizer for Alternate Arrangements)
Institute for the Development of Human Arts
Learn More
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Facilitator Group Online
April 4, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Sat. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 4, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Sat. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Online Support
April 4 and 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Healing Connections – Online Support Group
(Saturday and Sunday)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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Live Chat
April 5, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
(3:oo – 4:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Austin, Texas
National Council 2020 Conference (Kaleidoscope)
(Contact the Organizer for Alternate Arrangements)
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 6, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern
(1:oo – 2:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Online Class
NAMI Homefront Weekly Class
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Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC)
March 31, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Telehealth Billing
SAMHSA MHTTC
Register
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Webinar
April 7, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Supervision of Peer Providers: Effective Supervision of Peers by Non-Peer Supervisors with Joanne Forbes and Rita Cronise
Northeast MHTTC
Register
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Facilitator Group Online
April 7, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 7, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 8, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern
(6:oo – 7:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Radio Show
April 9, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
RCU Radio with Keith and Lori (weekly)
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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Facilitator Group Online
April 9, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Thurs. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 9, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Thurs. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Ronkonkoma
April 9, 7:00-8:30 pm
Healing Connections – Live & Online Support Group
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 10, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Eastern
(4:oo – 5:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Facilitator Group Online
April 11, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Sat. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 11, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Sat. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Online Support
April 11 and 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Healing Connections – Online Support Group
(Saturday and Sunday)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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Live Chat
April 12, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
(3:oo – 4:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 13, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern
(1:oo – 2:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC)
April 14, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Telehealth Tools
SAMHSA MHTTC
Register
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Facilitator Group Online
April 14, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 14, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Rochester / Online
April 15, 4:30 – 6:00 pm Eastern
Learning Collaborative
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 15, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern
(6:oo – 7:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Radio Show
April 16, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
RCU Radio with Keith and Lori (weekly)
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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New York City
April 16-17, 2020
Vera Institute of Justice Research Symposium
(Contact the Organizer for Alternate Arrangements)
Learn more
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Facilitator Group Online
April 16, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Thur. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 16, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Thur. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Ronkonkoma
April 16, 7:00-8:30 pm
Healing Connections – Live & Online Support Group
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 17, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Eastern
(4:oo – 5:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Facilitator Group Online
April 18, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Sat. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 18, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Sat. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Online Support
April 18 and 19, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Healing Connections – Online Support Group
(Saturday and Sunday)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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Live Chat
April 19, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
(3:oo – 4:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Syracuse
April 20, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Regional Orientation for New Staff
(Contact the Organizer for Alternate Arrangements)
Learn more
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 20, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern
(1:oo – 2:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Seaside, Oregon
Peerpocalypse 2020/Alternatives Conference
Originally scheduled for April 20-23, 2020
(Rescheduled to July 20-23)
Learn More
Keynote Presenters
Nominate a Peer to Win an Award
Facebook Page
Register
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Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC)
April 21, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Telehealth with Children and Adolescents
SAMHSA MHTTC
Register
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Albany
April 21-22, 2020 (being rescheduled)
NYAPRS Executive Seminar
(Contact the Organizer for Alternate Arrangements)
Flyer
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Facilitator Group Online
April 21, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 21, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 22, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern
(6:oo – 7:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Radio Show
April 23, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
RCU Radio with Keith and Lori (weekly)
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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Facilitator Group Online
April 23, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Thur. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 23, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Thur. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Ronkonkoma
April 23, 7:00-8:30 pm
Healing Connections – Live & Online Support Group
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 24, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Eastern
(4:oo – 5:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Facilitator Group Online
April 25, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Sat. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 25, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Sat. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Online Support
April 25 and 26, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Healing Connections – Online Support Group
(Saturday and Sunday)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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Live Chat
April 26, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
(3:oo – 4:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Albany
April 26-27, 2020
Families Together of New York State
(Contact the Organizer for Alternate Arrangements)
Flyer
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 27, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern
(1:oo – 2:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC)
April 28, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Telehealth Troubleshooting
SAMHSA MHTTC
Register
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Facilitator Group Online
April 28, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 28, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Tues. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Online Training
April 28-29, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (both days)
Peer Staff Supervision Training
Centre for Innovation in Peer Support
Flyer
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Webinar
April 28, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
A Path to Crisis Recovery & Resilience
– Helping Rural Communities, Dr. Jacque Gray
Doors to Wellbeing
Register
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Interactive Peer Support Group
April 29, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern
(6:oo – 7:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Radio Show
April 30, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
RCU Radio with Keith and Lori (weekly)
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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Facilitator Group Online
April 30, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Facilitators of Online Support Groups (Thurs. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Peer Support Group Online
April 30, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Support for Peer Supporter Groups (Thurs. online)
Academy Virtual Community
Schedule
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Ronkonkoma / Online
April 30, 7:00-8:30 pm
Healing Connections – Live & Online Support Group
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Connection
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May Events
Interactive Peer Support Group
May 1, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Eastern
(4:oo – 5:00 pm Central)
Interactive Online Peer Support
Robyn Priest Live Your Truth
Learn More
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Rochester / Online
May 6, 4:30 – 6:00 pm Eastern
Learning Collaborative
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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Rochester / Online
May 20, 4:30 – 6:00 pm Eastern
Learning Collaborative
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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Buffalo
May 29, 2020
20th Annual Healthy Alternatives through Healing Arts (HAHA)
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Learn More
June Events
Rochester / Online
June 3, 4:30 – 6:00 pm Eastern
Learning Collaborative
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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Washington, DC
Mental Health America
(From Resiliency to Recovery)
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Rochester / Online
June 17, 4:30 – 6:00 pm Eastern
Learning Collaborative
Recovery Coach University
Learn More
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Albany
June 20-23, 2020
University of YOUTH POWER!
Youth Social Justice Conference (June 20-23)
YOUTH POWER!
Learn More
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Vancouver, BC (Canada)
June 25-26, 2020
Peer Support Canada (National) Conference
Learn More
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July Events
Webinar
July 14, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Topic: TBD
“Peer-Run Organization Learning Collaborative Webinar Series”
Register
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Atlanta
July 15-18, 2020
NAMI National Convention
Register
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New York City
July 16, 2020
NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists
Details coming soon
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Seaside, Oregon
July 20-23, 2020
Peerpocalypse 2020/Alternatives Conference
Learn More
Keynote Presenters
Nominate a Peer to Win an Award
Facebook Page
Register
For a list of ongoing programs, click here.
For past events, click here.
To submit an announcement, send email to academy.virtual.community@gmail.com
