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The Peer Workforce Alliance's Community Connections Series

The Washington State University College of Nursing, Peer Workforce Alliance, is concerned about Washington State's mental health. We are setting up community forums each day so people with mental health and substance use challenges who are missing their regular meetings and groups can check in with like-minded,  recovery-oriented individuals. Learn more!

Transforming the Peer Workforce through Innovation & Training

WSU's Peer Workforce Alliance provides recovery oriented training & technical support for Washington's Certified Peer Counselors and Behavioral Health Providers

Peers Offer Hope, Connection at 4th Annual Conference in Washington State

It’s an exciting time in Washington State as the role of peers in providing hope and connection to people with substance use disorders is expanding. The Washington State Health Care Authority hosted its fourth annual Peer Pathways conference for Certified Peer Counselors on August 27-28, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington. Over 450 peers and peer counselors from around the state participated in the conference. Read more...

Washington State Behavioral Health Workforce Assessment

This study was conducted in collaboration with the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. The purpose was to identify workforce-related issues that affect access to behavioral health care services in Washington. Click here to view assessment!

Chad's Legacy Project

Chad's Legacy Project is made up of healthcare professionals, governmental officials, parents and individuals either affected, or working on behalf of those affected by Mental Illness. We are devoted to identifying innovation in education, access and execution of care for Mental Illness and providing leverage to accelerate those advancements to become new and effective widespread resources. Click here to learn more!

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Chad's Legacy Project

Chad's Legacy

Peer Pathways Conferene

Community Connections Webinars

Upcoming Trainings

4
May
CHOICE OUR ALLIANCE (5) Day Certified Peer Counseling Training & Narcan Training
Long Beach WA
16
Sep
DEI Summit
West Coast Hotel: 201 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
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DEI Summit

West Coast Hotel: 201 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Peer Pathways Conference Key Note Speech

People interested in Diversity Equity and Inclusion and how that impacts the work of a peer. The Healthcare Authority of Washington Presents the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit! Create a dialogue regarding Cultural Humility in Washington State for those who are working in the Behavioral Health Field. Register here at no cost, If you are traveling from 60 miles or more away from the event there are a limited number of scholarships available. Please ask your agency for resources first and then request a scholarship from us.

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Who We Are

Supporting Resiliency, Hope & Recovery

The WSU Peer Workforce Alliance is an innovative, dynamic organization within Washington State University College of Nursing, that was created with Certified Peer Counselors, behavioral health service providers and service recipients in mind. 

The WSU Peer Workforce Alliance focuses on diversity, technical assistance, and strengthening the behavioral health workforce. Through research, evaluation, and programmatic initiatives, the Peer Workforce Alliance meets the challenges of the emerging peer workforce through recruitment, retention, and advancement of individuals dedicated to recovery, resiliency, and improving quality of life across the lifespan.

About The Peer Workforce Alliance

What We Do

Washington State University's Peer Workforce Alliance provides training & technical support for Washington's Behavioral Health Providers, with a focus on Peer Workforce Development

We do this by providing both in-person and online trainings for peers and professionals working within the Behavioral Health care network.

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Peer Workforce Alliance

203 East 4th Ave. Suite 320
Olympia, WA 98501

(360) 350-0893

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The original development of this website was financed under a Contract with the Washington State University Vancouver College of Nursing, and with funds from the Washington Health Care Authortity.