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!

2019 Peer Pathways Conference Resources

Upcoming Trainings

Excelsior Training Center, Spokane, WA

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Peer Pathways Conference

Tacoma, WA

The 2019 Peer Pathways Conference will be held August 27 & 28 in Tacoma Wa This two day continuing education conference welcomes employed certified peer counselors. This will be the 4th annual conference.

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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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