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A newsletter of the Washington State Health Care Authority Office of Recovery Support. |
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Our peer team would like to offer their brightest new year wishes to you and yours. May your hope, advocacy, and love of what you do inspire you throughout the year!
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Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Washington State require a statewide count of all people staying in temporary housing programs (sheltered count) and places not meant for human habitation (unsheltered count).
The Department of Commerce provides survey forms for counties and agencies to use for their counts. Please reach out to your local area if you would like to be a part of this survey. Participating is an effective way to create more resources for those with the biggest needs in our communities.
On January 15, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his courageous effort to bring essential social change to our country. Dr. King's work still impacts how we think about civil rights, advocacy, equity, and human rights for all people in the United States.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. Dr. King’s determination helped bring about the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, ensuring civil rights for Black Americans.
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Operationalizing Peer Support training
HCA’s Operationalizing Peer Support (OPS) program supports peer supervisors, administrators, and organizations agencies who want to begin offering or enhance their current peer programs.
The OPS program is holding a free, four-day training to support organizations with the implementation and operationalization of their peer programs.
Participants should attend all sessions to best implement their peer programs effectively.
Topics will include the history of peer support, the peer role in Washington, laws related to peer services, peer supervision, and more!
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Option 1: February 6 and 13, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch
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Option 2: February 7, 15, 21, and 28 from 9:30 a.m. to noon
- Questions? Email the OPS program
January's webinar will feature Amy Griesel, who will cover peer bridger and respite.
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Live event captioning available
Communication Access Real-time Transcription (CART) services, or live closed captioning, are available for events, on demand. Scheduling CART services requires a three-week lead-time.
To request this accommodation, please submit a request as soon as possible to
Amanda Polley.
If you make your request less than a week in advance of the event, our language access manager cannot guarantee that a CART writer will be available.
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Do you want to make a meaningful impact with your impressive facilitation skills? Volunteer with the Washington Peer Network as a group facilitator! Create positive change in your community, gain invaluable experiences, and make lasting connections.
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Washington Peer Network
The Washington Peer Network provides comprehensive and accessible training and support for peer counselors across our state.
Learn about the Department of Health's peer services work
Are you interested in knowing a little bit more about what the Department of Health (DOH) is doing to support the efforts of recent peer legislation (SSB5555) and moving forward with our Washington State Legislators and the future of licensing for peer services?
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Do you know a CPC or peer-run organization who you think deserves a little extra kudos? We want to highlight them in an upcoming newsletter!
Please email Amanda Polley as much information as possible:
- Name of person/organization
- Their location
- Why are you highlighting them?
- Their picture (optional)
Would you like to have more of an impact on what you see in the Peer-to-Peer newsletter? We would love to hear from you!
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