Below are some links that people working in peer roles (along with others!) may find helpful. We have tried to be somewhat selective about what we have included to keep the list manageable, but please e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you think there is a link that we should add!
- Training Sources (Sites that frequently offer training and/or conferences that are relevant to individuals in peer roles and those who support them)
- Peer-run Technical Assistance Centers (Sites for centers that are charged with supporting nation-wide development of peer-to-peer roles)
- Miscellaneous (Sites that offer interesting reading and/or videos and other resources for individuals working in peer roles and those who support them)
| Name | Type of Training | Contact/More Info |
| Certified Peer Specialist Training | There are a number of sources for CPS training depending on your state. In the next column is a listing of national training programs. | A National Overview (2014 Update) - by the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health |
| Copeland Center | Wellness Recovery Action Plan trainings and notifications | |
| Hearing Voices USA | Training and training notifications on hearing voices and related issues | |
| Intentional Peer Support | Intentional Peer Support (IPS), IPS and crisis, co-reflection, etc. | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| National Association for Rights Protection & Advocacy | National conference on rights and advocacy issues | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Western Mass Recovery Learning Community | A variety of trainings and training notifications including Hearing Voices and Alternatives to Suicide Facilitator trainings | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Peer-Run Technical Assistance Centers:
| Name | Supports Offered | More Info |
CAFÉ TA Center | On-line trainings on a variety of topics (e.g., advocating for peer specialists), and other special projects. | |
| National Empowerment Center | Technical assistance to some states on peer-to-peer development, resource information on peer respites and other topics, webinars, etc.* |
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| National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse | Clearinghouse of information including articles, training notifications and other information, on-line technical assistance, etc.* | |
| Peer Link Programs | Resources and info on a variety of issues (e.g., peer employment), support to agencies in some states to develop supports, etc.* | PeerLinkPrograms.com |
| STAR Center | Technical assistance to some states, focus on diversity, webinars, etc. | ConsumerSTAR.org |
* Shares in responsibility for organization and facilitation of the annual Alternatives Conference
| Name | Supports Offered | More Info |
| Icarus Project | Resources and support relevant to individuals working in peer roles | TheIcarusProject.net |
| International Association for Peer Supporters | Lots of information, articles, etc. for individuals working in peer roles, as well as an annual conference | INAOPS.org |
| Mad in America | A variety of articles and resource listings relevant to individuals working in peer roles | MadinAmerica.com |
| Madness Radio | A wide variety of interviews relevant to individuals working in peer roles | MadnessRadio.net |
| Mindfreedom, Inc. | Lots of information and projects relevant to individuals working in peer roles | MindFreedomInc.org |
| National Coaltion for Mental Health Recovery | A membership organization that offers advocacy on relevant issues, resources info, etc. | NCMHR.org |
| Open Paradigm Project | Videos and information relevant to the work of people in peer roles | OpenParadigmProject.com |
| Peers TV | A variety of videos relevant to the work of people in peer roles | Youtube.com/users/PeersTV |