Leveraging the Power of Peers in Substance Use Recovery: Supporting Clients and Strengthening Systems
Total Credits: 3 including 3 Category I CEs
- Categories:
- 400 Substance Use Disorders | Special Offers
- Instructors:
- Jon Gilgoff, PhD, MSW | Riley Robinson, MSW | La Tanya Hill, CPRS, RPS, RCPF, | Rob Hamm | Anthony Kozera
- Duration:
- 3 Hours 15 Minutes
Description
Peer recovery support, delivered by service providers who possess lived experience with a substance use disorder (SUD) and with long-term recovery, has been shown to support numerous positive client outcomes. There are many vital peer-operated organizations and peers also serve as valuable members of interdisciplinary teams within clinical and community settings. Peers’ person-centered approach and commitment to self-determination aligns with core values of social work, psychology, and other allied behavioral health professions. Despite an expanding evidence base and workforce, barriers to greater integration of peers into systems of care exist, including misunderstanding around the peer role and stigma towards peers. In this interactive workshop, we will clarify the peer role, highlight the many benefits associated with peer services, and identify strategies for effectively accessing and integrating peer services. Through a research-grounded presentation, an engaging panel of peer leaders, and group discussion among attendees, workshop participants will gain knowledge to access and leverage peer resources to optimally meet clients’ needs and strengthen systems of care.
Research study disclosure: This training is being delivered as part of the University of Maryland, Baltimore-based PEER research project (https://www.iris.ssw.umaryland.edu/peer-research-project) to develop and evaluate training for substance-use recovery professionals and students. By registering, participants give consent for pre- and post- tests to measure knowledge gain and training evaluation survey data to be used within study write-ups and presentations. Data will be aggregated and anonymized to protect participants’ identities. Questions may be directed to UMB Research Manager and Co-Trainer, Jon Gilgoff, jon.gilgoff@ssw.umaryand.edu.
Instructor
Jon Gilgoff, PhD, MSW Related Seminars and Products
Instructor, Jon Gilgoff, PhD, MSW, Research Manager, University of Maryland School of Social Work, brings deep experience in substance use and peer recovery, conflict resolution and anti-bias work, as well as efforts to improve boys’ and men’s health. Jon’s practice and program management experience includes ten years as founder and former Executive Director of the youth nonprofit, Brothers on the Rise. He is currently a community-engaged researcher with the NIH HEAL NIDA funded IRIS project (Innovations in Recovery through Infrastructure Support) at University of Maryland School of Social Work and the university-supported PEER project (Peer-Focused Education to Enhance Recovery), building research capacity within the substance use recovery sector, and uplifting the vital work of peers. Jon’s research has been published in Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior, and Afterschool Matters. He has been a trainer for health and human service students and staff for thirty years.
Riley Robinson, MSW Related Seminars and Products
Co-Instructor, Riley Robinson is an MSW candidate at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and a Graduate Research Assistant on the university-supported PEER project (Peer-Focused Education to Enhance Recovery). Riley has both clinical and research experience with substance use, where she has specialized in cannabis pharmacology research, opioid use research, and ketamine assisted therapy. She is in her final semester of her program and is excited to continue clinical work in this field.
La Tanya Hill, CPRS, RPS, RCPF, Related Seminars and Products
Peer Panelist, La Tanya Hill, CPRS, RPS, RCPF, Program Specialist, Mosaic Group, has 7 years of experience as a Peer Consultant and Peer Leader. She has provided Peer advising to Peers and Clinical Staff that work within health systems across the nation to integrate universal screening and interventions using the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment model. The identification of individuals allows Peers to work as part of the patients care team and provide support focuses on Recovery and Harm Reduction. She was previously a Substance Use Counselor and has extensive experience in delivering training. La Tanya is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Recovery Peer Supervisor and a Certified CCAR Instructor and has an Associate’s degree in Business Administration.
Rob Hamm Related Seminars and Products
Peer Panelist, Rob Hamm is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and Peer Supervisor with over ten years of experience working with people dealing with substance use disorder and/or other mental health struggles, and is fifteen years into his own recovery journey. He has worked with clients in inpatient mental health settings, helped found and develop the extended care program for emerging adults at Ashley Addiction Treatment and currently works as the lead peer recovery specialist and a member of the Mobile Crisis Team at Harford Crisis Response. No matter what setting he finds himself in, Rob is committed to the principles of self determination helping clients set and reach their goals, while building self-efficacy and developing the knowledge and skills to be successful on their own recovery journey, as well as advocating for those with mental health struggles of any kind where ever the opportunity arises.
Anthony Kozera Related Seminars and Products
Peer Panelist, Anthony Kozera is a peer recovery counselor working for the City ACT East team for People Encouraging People in Baltimore City. He works with individuals suffering severe and persistent mental health issues as well as those struggling with addiction. With nearly three years on the team Anthony’s empathy and openness has helped him build meaningful therapeutic relationships within these communities. He is also a writer, musician, and proud father.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- To identify the role, approach, core practices, and demonstrated benefits of peers within the substance use recovery support system
- To illustrate how peer services are delivered within peer-operated agencies and as integrated within interdisciplinary health and human service settings
- To apply strategies to effectively access and partner with peers in strengthening client services and systems of care
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
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Course Completion & CE Information
Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.
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Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
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