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1 Peer Workshop 1A Workshop 2A Workshop 3A Workshop 4A Lived experience is an asset when helping individuals sustain their recovery. Peers Why Certification? Building the Peer Profession Certification Now: Navigating the Certification Process Many Pathways of The Language of can connect with individuals New York New York FOR-NY FOR-NY through their Certification Board Certification Board shared lived experiences and demonstrate the power of recovery. This track is designed to educate and guide peers, those interested in working as a peer, and organizations who utilize peer services. This workshop presents a roadmap through the purpose, standards and value of Peer certification for peers, providers, the profession and the public. This presentation will provide information about the certification process in general and the process specific to the NYCB (New York Certification Board) and the NYPSCB (New York Peer Specialist Certification Board) at ASAP. This session promotes acceptance of a variety of different approaches of recovery and an introduction to several different pathways. Participants will also learn about incorporating multiple pathways into their own recovery program. The goal of this session is to learn how to speak positively about recovery, to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and empower everyone in the recovery community to advocate for ourselves.

2 Youth Workshop 1B Workshop 2B Workshop 3B Workshop 4B Lived experience is an asset when helping young people sustain their recovery. Peers can connect with individuals through their Organizing Youth in Emerging Leaders For Wellness Ethical Dilemmas in the Digital Age NYS OASAS What They Can t Teach You in High School Natalie Foundation Youth-Guided Practice & Peer Support Youth Power! shared lived experiences and demonstrate the power of recovery. This track is designed to support young people in recovery and organizations who serve youth. help educate young leaders and those who serve youth on practical organizing skills, growing their outreach and uplifting other leaders. This session is to help young people become aware of the ethical difficulties the internet and social media introduce to peer work, learn how to cultivate a positive and professional internet/social media presence, and understand various The goal of this session is to provide addiction and recovery education, share on the realities of life, how to create your own success and the role of emotions and fears from the perspective of a young person in sustained The goal of this session is to increase understanding of what youth-guided practice is and why it is effective, build skills for advancing youth and adult partnerships, and to gain helpful tools for self-evaluation.

3 Family Workshop 1C Workshop 2C Workshop 3C Workshop 4C Lived experience is an asset when helping families find and sustain their recovery. Families can connect with others through shared experience. Family-Based Community Organizations: A Recipe for Success Drug Crisis In Our Backyard Training and Credentialing for Family Peer Support Families Together in NYS The Peer Workforce: Building a Profession, Maintaining a Movement Families Together in NYS Family Engagement in Substance Abuse and Juvenile Justice Families Together in NYS Work to increase family involvement This track is designed to educate and guide family members interested in working as peers and organizations who utilize peer services. focus on developing family based community organizations. Specific strategies will be presented to develop organization mission and assist in overall sustainability. help participants to understand the requirements to become a New York FPA credentialed worker in a managed care environment. provide a history of peer movements, the different cultures that have developed, joint advocacy opportunities, and models for collaboration. in the treatment & recovery process for youth and young adults, discuss how providers can increase family engagement in the juvenile justice system, and educate families on how to form and implement a treatment and recovery teams.

4 Leadership Workshop 1D Workshop 2D Workshop 3D Workshop 4D Community and program leaders have the Community-Based Supports Implementing Peer Services in the Clinical Setting The Expanding Horizons of Peer Certification Oriented Systems of Care: National to NY opportunity to influences and grow services. In this track, leaders will learn valuable information on incorporating peer services and building recovery oriented systems or care. FOR-NY The goal of this session is to educate on community based recovery supports such as Community Organizations, Community and Outreach Centers, Youth Club Houses and how these supports can assist individuals and families who are seeking and/or sustaining recovery. FOR-NY and OASAS The goal of this session is to provide information about this emerging workforce and the benefits of utilizing peers in a clinical setting, assisting agencies for successful peer integration into existing service models. Strategies and resources for implementation will be discussed. New York Certification Board underscore the rationale for peer certification in New York State and highlight the tangible benefits of peer-integrated services in the SUD service delivery system. Brooke Feldmen & Deb Rhoades focus on preparing agencies for successful integration, of peer support, identifying roles of peer staff, treatment/recovery planning and potential pitfalls along with strategies to avoid them.

5 Innovations Workshop 1E Workshop 2E Workshop 3E Workshop 4E Innovation is needed to advance the treatment of substance use disorders and to Innovative Programs Expo Albany County Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) LEAD of Albany Race & Privilege in the Movement Chacku Mathai Peer Service Success CAPE of Dutchess County sustain recovery from addiction. New frameworks capable of making those advances are emerging. This track will highlight some of those innovations. Sherriff's Department SHARP Stable Solutions Equine Therapy ROCovery Fitness Showcasing innovative approaches to Attendees will learn about LEAD, how a harm reduction approach works to achieve criminal justice and preventable healthcare reductions, and the role that treatment and other providers have in LEAD. Let s talk about it. provide a foundation for identifying and discussing matters of race and privilege in the growing recovery movement. spotlight the role of Prevention Councils as conduits for peer-based recovery services, provide a history of the Demonstration Project, and highlight the successes for this new program. finding and sustaining recovery.

6 Wellness Track 1 & from addiction is a transformative Yoga Workshops Guided Meditation Wellness Expo Tai Chi for process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. This track will offer time self-care alternatives to conference with Tommy Rosen 1) Philosophy from the Yoga Perspective 2) Unlocking Life Force (Prana) and Healing Addiction Gordon Scarritt Join us in the Garden for an overview of basic meditation techniques, followed by a guided meditation for all levels. Evan Van Dyke Massage therapy and the Feldenkrais method Cathy Catlin Holistic Wellness and Nutrition Patty Matthews Essential Oils for & Emotional Aromatherapy Charles LaBarre Facilitate by: Theresa Knorr Enhance and support the recovery process with this Moving Meditation to mend your mood Choreographed to The Serenity Prayer workshops. Acupuncturist, Acudetox Therapy

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