Course Description

This 16-hour course provides the participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct CPS work with young adults. Its design incorporates young adult learning strategies and principles, promotes critical thinking, and self-directed and experiential learning to replicate the practice of recovery and peer support. The course centers on the recovery model of behavioral health and on the core values and practices guiding peer-to-peer emotional and psychological wellness. Providing peer support for young adults requires an additional generational lens as well as an understanding of the intersections that define systems of care. This training structure promotes independence, advocacy and activism, self-awareness and reflection and a critical analysis of the impact of social determinants on the health and well-being of self and others. 

Instructor

Bilingual Learning and Development Specialist

Mon Ocampo

Mon Ocampo (They/Them/Theirs/Elle) is a Bilingual Learning and Development Specialist for the Institute@MHP. They were born in Honduras and migrated to the US at a young age. Based on their lived experiences, Mon has dedicated themselves to serving and advocating the mental health needs of the Latine community and for the improvement of service-providing systems. Prior to joining the Institute, Mon worked as a peer mentor serving the acclimation period of the young migrant Latine community by providing resources and making connections within the community. They have also been part of one of Stoneleigh Foundation's research projects that highlights and strategizes youth-voiced opinions on the systematic gaps and their experiences with community-based resources. Combining their past experiences, Mon hopes to bring awareness to the systemic gaps that exist in mental health systems and educate different communities by uplifting the voices of those working within the recovery community.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does the Pennsylvania Certification Board recognize this training?

    Yes! This training qualifies for a Specialization Certification from the PCB as a Youth and Young Adult Peer Supporter.

  • What is the training schedule?

    Monday, 10/7/2024 and Tuesday, 10/8/2024. Classes are from 9:00am - 5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break, a short break in the morning and a short break in the afternoon.

  • Can I attend In Person?

    No. This particular session is being offered online only. Please check our website for any upcoming in-person classes.

  • Can I just record this course so that I can take it at a later time?

    This online course is facilitated online with a live instructor and requires participation in interactive class activities. It can only be taken during the live session.