Webinar | Peer Support Best Practices – Navigating the Role of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Join us for an impactful and dynamic webinar, “Peer Support Best Practices: Navigating the Role of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist,” led by Gina Evans, Legislative Affairs and Policy Advocate at Mn Adult & Teen Challenge, alongside a distinguished panel of industry leaders.

This session is tailored for professionals in the recovery field and will offer a deep dive into the realities of peer support work. Our expert panel will share first-hand experiences, offering practical insights into both the challenges and successes they’ve encountered while supporting clients in recovery. You’ll learn about the 6 Ethical Principles outlined by the Minnesota Certification Board, how to become a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, and essential resources for ongoing professional development. Additionally, we will cover how to ethically navigate billing practices to ensure the focus remains on benefiting clients, not just organizations. Whether you’re working in treatment, a Recovery Community Organization, or with the State of Minnesota’s Department of Human Services, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to excel in peer support.

Panelists

JESSE KAPLAN | RCPF, CPRSR-FE-AS, CPS
Vice President, Minnesota Certification Board

ERIN MESZAROS | CPRS-FE
Corrections Integrated Support, People Incorporated Mental Health Services

ABDIRAHMAN AHMED | CPRS
Certified Peer Support Specialist, Access Healing Center

ERNEST STELLINGWERFF | CPRS
Certified Peer Support Specialist, Rise Up Recovery

Facilitator

GINA EVANS
Legislative Affairs and Policy Advocate, Mn Adult & Teen Challenge