A note from the Say It Out Loud conference
The Say it Out Loud (SIOL) Conference planning committee has decided to postpone the 2025 SIOL Conference.
Given the significance of this conference and over 20 years of dedication to supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, the committee members have carefully decided to take a brief step back. This will provide the committee with the time and opportunity to focus on essential updates, planning, and support, while bringing in new voices, innovations, and focusing on areas that matter most to the communities we serve.
SIOL will return in 2026 with an even greater conference experience. The date and location for the 2026 conference have not yet been determined. Updates and announcements will be provided periodically as we move forward with planning. Thank you for your support and understanding.
If you are interested in being part of the SIOL planning committee or have any questions, please email Kira Schneider (she/her).
Operationalizing Peer Support (OPS) training
HCA’s Operationalizing Peer Support (OPS) program supports peer supervisors, administrators, organizations, and agencies who want to begin offering or enhance their current peer programs.
New OPS training option
The OPS program is now offering a new training option designed to address rising demand.
The virtual 12-hour OPS training spreads across a three month period, with two hour sessions held twice a month with 30-minutes after the training to reflect and dive deeper into the content.
This flexible series, available quarterly, allows you to join any session in any order. However, for the most enriching experience, we recommend following the structured progression, as each session builds upon the last. Attendance will be tracked for those required to complete the OPS training and those who would like to receive a certificate of completion.
OPS training dates
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NEW Option 1: Two hour classes that cycle throughout the year on a quarterly basis
- Option 2: March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Option 3: March 5 and 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch
Quarter 1 OPS trainings
- February 3 from 8 to 10 a.m.
- How to create a culture of recovery and resilience
- February 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- March 3 from 8 to 10 a.m.
- The five functions of supervision and documentation
- March 24 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis Awareness and Communication in Peer Support (CACPS)
Beginning July 1, 2025, any entity that uses certified peer specialists as peer crisis responders, may only use certified peer specialists who have completed CACPS training.
CACPS training details:
- Attendees must be certified peer counselors. (If your name has changed since your initial peer certification, please let the training organization know to avoid being removed from registration.)
- Peers working in crisis settings are given priority.
- Peers must complete the online prerequisite "Power of peer support in crisis services" training to attend this training and download a copy of the certificate to be offered as proof of completion to the hosting training organization.
- Peers must complete the post-traumatic growth survey (sent by the training organization) before the first day of training.
- Peers must attend the training in person, there is no virtual option.
- The training is 36 hours.
- Peers must cover their own travel and hotel accommodations.
- Breakfast, refreshments, and lunch will be provided during the training day.
Times, dates, and locations for CACPS trainings may shift and change in response to regional needs. Please reach out to Amanda Polley for more information.
Train the trainer
Want to train future peers? We have multiple train the trainer opportunities for a variety of trainings. Take the next step by becoming a trainer!
Supervisors of peers
Do you want to take the next step and start supervising peers? Take our new training developed for people who want to become supervisors of peers.
Washington Peer Network open peer support hours
The Washington Peer Network (WPN) is launching peer support hours. Starting in February, WPN will host an open, one-hour long virtual meeting every weekday! The meetings will be from 9 to 10 a.m.
This will be a space for peer supporters to network, connect, and will be a safe and supportive space for peers to receive the support they need.
Feeding your heart, mind, and soul youth social
Join Our Voice Collective and Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care for food, resources, giveaways, and meaningful connection. This is a youth-centered event.
- Friday, February 7
- Noon to 3 p.m.
- Phoenix Rising, 915 26th Street NE, Auburn, WA.
Peer Pathways Conference
Save the date for the Peer Pathways 2025 Conference and help us celebrate 10 years of Peer Pathways!
Join us August 13-14 at the Lynnwood Convention Center.
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