We’re excited to welcome Peers from across the state for a one-day workshop focused on best practices for working within a county behavioral health system, practical tools to strengthen your impact with clients, and meaningful connections with fellow Peers. This workshop, presented by CalMHSA in partnership with the Department of Health Care Services, is now at full capacity. We look forward to an inspiring day of learning and collaboration!
Registration for this event if full and closed at this time. There is no waitlist. Need to reserve a hotel room? Reserve here.
About the Workshop:
- Enhance professional skills and network with your community!
- Earn CE credits, which are eligible towards your CMPSS renewal.
- Interact with your Peer community and learn from others.
- Space is limited to 200 participants and registration is now full.
Guest Speakers
Take a look at CalMHSA’s 2025 Peer Support Conference guest speakers!
Agenda:
7:30 AM Check-in / Pastries & Refreshments
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Welcome, Housekeeping & Ice Breaker
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Celebrating Peer Work and Shaping the Future
- Recognition of Peer Workers, Value of Peer Support and Peer Program Staff
- Role of CalMHSA, Certifying Entity: Connecting resources and amplifying peer voices
- History & Future of Peer Work: Reflecting on the journey and envisioning the next steps with Keris Jän Myrick
- Future is now: Linking opportunities to talent
- Discussion: What do YOU want to see for the future of Peer Support in California?
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Networking Break
9:45 AM – 12:00 PM Strengthen Strategies Through Connection with Shannon McCleerey-Hooper
Grow in your ability to navigate and collaborate within county behavioral health systems by connecting deeply to your role as a Peer Support Specialist by:
Working Toward Statewide Goals: Peer Supporters as Agents of Change
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM Grow your skills to Deepen Client Connections with Rexanne Irizarry & Kristen Mungcal
Strengthen your ability to connect with participants by learning advanced tools and strategies that enhance your effectiveness and impact as a Peer Support Specialist. We will cover:
- Advanced Active Listening Skills
- The Art of Self-Disclosure
- Building Trust through Authentic Connections with Consistency and Follow Through
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Networking Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Law and Ethics Session with Health Holt
Understand key ethical principles, how to utilize the Code of Ethics, applying them in the everyday ethical dilemmas we face, and better understand decision-making frameworks.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Closing Remarks & Giveaways
Note: Some agenda items are subject to change.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or visit the CalMHSA Peer Certification Website.
This opportunity is supported by CalMHSA and funded by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).