NAADAC National Peer Update and Listening Series

Participate in NAADAC's National Peer Update and Listening Series, an insightful and dynamic virtual discussion in November and December. Explore NAADAC's origins and evolution as a pioneering peer-led organization. Hear from our National Peer Taskforce on their work to guide NAADAC, including their work to expand the peer support career ladder, offering a peek into upcoming developments and initiatives. Finally, discover the pivotal role of advocacy within NAADAC's peer initiatives as we spotlight our ongoing efforts to champion the rights and interests of peer support specialists.

Whether you're a seasoned professional, counselor, program administrator, or a newcomer to the peer support landscape, this series promises to be an invaluable forum for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Attendees will be encouraged to actively participate, posing questions, sharing feedback, and exploring a diverse range of topics, including advocacy, education, technical assistance, credentialing, and industry advancements. Together, we will chart a course for how NAADAC can continue to empower and support the peer support specialist workforce.

We invite all individuals passionate about peer support to join us for this enlightening series. Your voice, insights, and expertise are integral to shaping the future of peer-driven initiatives within NAADAC and beyond. We hope you'll join us!

• Participants will explore the origins and evolution of NAADAC as a pioneering peer-led organization, gaining insights into its historical development, key milestones, and shifts in focus over time. This objective aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of NAADAC's journey and its significance within the peer support landscape.
• Attendees will hear firsthand from NAADAC's National Peer Taskforce members about their experiences and contributions to guiding NAADAC nationally. By delving into the work and perspectives of these task force members, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges, successes, and future directions of peer-led initiatives within the organization.
• Participants will discover the pivotal role of advocacy within NAADAC's peer initiatives and understand the organization's future vision for peer programming and credentialing. By spotlighting ongoing advocacy efforts and offering insights into upcoming developments and initiatives, attendees will be equipped to engage in discussions about advancing the rights, interests, and professional development opportunities for peer support specialists within NAADAC and beyond.

All Levels
Beginning level courses introduce learners to a content area; include information about a condition, treatment method, or issue; and involve learning and comprehending content.

Intermediate level courses provide information that builds on knowledge practitioners with some experience already have. These courses focus on skill-building or adding knowledge, possibly following a brief overview of basic information, and involve using information in concrete situations and understanding the underlying structure of the material.

Advanced level courses provide content for participants who have been working in the content area and have a clear understanding of the issues. These courses cover and address the complexities involved in the work and involve synthesizing material to create new patterns or structures or evaluating material for a specific purpose.

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