Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition upcoming events

Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals (Online) (Fri, April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In this training we introduce attendees to the Pennsylvania Certification Board’s Codes of Ethical Conduct for Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Recovery Specialists, and Certified Family Recovery Specialists. We use the Codes of Conduct as our backdrop to frame discussion surrounding ethics related issues like fraud, waste, abuse, confidentiality, service approach, non-discrimination, integrity, etc.

Additionally, this training covers setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with co-workers and the individuals served through real-life scenarios of potential ethical violations. Through this discussion participants learn to articulate their own beliefs and thoughts concerning these scenarios while being guided by the facilitators. The scenarios are framed from a learning perspective rather than a right/wrong one, in turn creating the space for participants to gain an understanding of their own ethical principles and values.

Note: This training is Pennsylvania Certification Board approved for CPSs, CRSs, and CFRSs

Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

What: Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

When: Friday, April 24, 2026, 9:00am to 4:30pm

Where: Online Virtual Training - a link to join the meeting will be sent to you the day before the training (please mark your own calendar now)

CEUs: 6

Price: $55 for Members; $80 for non-members

This training is being conducted online through Zoom. The training link will be emailed one day prior to the training if you have registered and paid.

You must have the ability to receive files through email and, at least, join the training with audio to participate.

Peer Engagement Training (online) (Wed, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This training is designed to prepare peer professionals to engage more meaningfully with their peers. Promoting our services and exploring initial as well as ongoing engagement strategies are a central focus. The training also allows participants to explore communication skills and how they are essential to engagement.

Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

What: Peer Engagement Training (online)

When: Monday, May 13, 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Contact: info@papsc.org

Cost: $30 members; $60 non-members

This training is being conducted online through Zoom. A Zoom link along with all training materials will be emailed to you one day before the training.

You must have access to a computer that is connected to the internet to participate in this training.

Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals (Online) (Wed, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Note: This training is Pennsylvania Certification Board approved for CPSs, CRSs, and CFRSs

Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

What: Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9:00am to 4:30pm

Where: Online Virtual Training - a link to join the meeting will be sent to you the day before the training (please mark your own calendar now)

CEUs: 6

Price: $55 for Members; $80 for non-members

This training is being conducted online through Zoom. The training link will be emailed one day prior to the training if you have registered and paid.

You must have the ability to receive files through email and, at least, join the training with audio to participate.

Documentation Training (Online) (Tue, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This training was created by an Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) workgroup and covers the minimum state requirements for documentation.

Participants learn about the purposes of documentation, and examine and learn how to write a Strength Based Assessment, Individual Service Plan, and Progress Notes. There is also a section on Collaborative Documentation.

Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

What: Orientation to Medicaid Funded Peer Support Documentation

When: Saturday, May 26, 2026, 9:00am to 4:30pm

Where: Online Virtual Training - a link to join the meeting will be sent to you one day before the training (please mark your calendar now)

CEUs: 6

Price: $55 members; $80 Non-Members

This training is being conducted online through Zoom. A Zoom link along with all training materials will be emailed to you one day before the training.

You must have access to a computer that is connected to the internet to participate in this training.

2026 PaPSC State-Wide Virtual Conference (Mon, June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We are excited to once again offer an exceptional conference experience to peer professionals across Pennsylvania. This year’s theme is Be a BEACON - Build Education, Advocacy, Connection, Opportunity, and Networking. We strive to be a beacon for peer professionals, and this conference is one way we bring that vision to life.

We hope that you are looking forward to all of the opportunities our conference offers for learning, networking, and fun at an unbeatable value.

As in past years our conference will have two parts: there will be two weeks of virtual workshops and an in-person event called PeerFest. This year PeerFest will be held at TopGolf - King of Prussia. Be sure to register for both the virtual conference and PeerFest (separate registrations).

2026 PeerFest (in-person conference event) (Sat, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

In conjunction with our virtual conference we are also planning our PeerFest in-person event at:

TopGolf

588 N Gulph Rd

King of Prussia, PA 19406

This will be a fun evening of networking, fellowship, and celebration. We will celebrate our accomplishments over the past year and honor the recipients of our annual awards: the Lifetime Peer Partner Award, Peer Advocate of the Year Award, and Peer of the Year Award.

Help us celebrate another great year for the PaPSC and meet and mingle with colleagues from across the state!

Confidentiality Training for Peer Based Professionals (Online) (Tue, June 30, 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This training will explore the relevant Federal and State regulations governing drug and alcohol confidentiality in Pennsylvania.

Participants will learn about 42 CFR Part 2, including when and what type of information can be released, the required elements of a valid consent, how a consent can be revoked, and PA specific laws governing confidentiality as they relate to Certified Recovery Specialist and Certified Family Recovery Specialists. Participants will also engage in Case Studies to aid in increasing their practical application of the confidentiality laws. At the end of this training participants will have an increased understanding of their duty to uphold confidentiality laws for the protection of the peer’s they work with, themselves as peer-based professionals, the agencies they work for, and the peer-based profession as a whole.

Training Objectives

Learn about federal and state laws and regulation protecting privacy
Understand the rationale and importance of protecting our peers’ confidential information
Recognize which laws and regulations apply to your specific job
Define “confidentiality” as it applies to peer-based professionals
Explore the accountability of a CRS/CFRS as it applies to confidentiality through the exploration of case studies

Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

What: Confidentiality Training

When: Tuesday June 30, 2026 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: Online

CEUs: 3

Cost: $30 for members; $60 for non-members

Contact: PaPSC at info@papsc.org

This training is being conducted online through Zoom. The training link will be emailed one day prior to the training if you have registered and paid. Please mark your own calendar now.

You must have the ability to receive files through email and, at least, join the training with audio to participate.