Empower Youth Peer Support Specialists.

Our mission is to empower Youth Peer Support Specialists and foster systemic change through comprehensive training programs, creating a thriving community that supports the growth and development of healthy youth, locally and beyond.

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A thriving community that supports healthy youth.

Our mission is to empower Youth Peer Support Specialists and foster systemic change through comprehensive training programs, creating a thriving community that supports the growth and development of healthy youth, locally and beyond.

Our vision is to cultivate flourishing communities and empower Youth Peer Support Specialists, locally and globally, through evidence-based practices and comprehensive training services. By leveraging our lived experiences, we aim to inspire personal and professional growth, reduce harm, and foster connection among youth and young adults and their peers.

40 HRPeer Plus training
OHAApproved Peer Plus training
Continuing Education TrainingsTraditional Health Worker credits
YSSYouth Support Specialists

Training programs

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Comprehensive training services that empower Youth Peer Support Specialists and inspire personal and professional growth.
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Peer Plus

PeerPlus is a 40-hour Oregon Health Authority approved training specifically tailored for Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Specialists. It provides a comprehensive introduction to peer work, with a focus on support methods that center on the lived experiences of peers.

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Impact Makers

Impact Makers is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to support youth and families effectively. It covers the principles, phases, and components of the Wraparound process.

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Workshops

Engaging, interactive workshops designed to boost skills and confidence as a Youth Support Specialist or Wraparound Youth Support Specialist. These bite-sized trainings include practical tools, real-world strategies, and continuing education credits.

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Peer support for peer supports

We believe in you.

Our coaches support Youth Support Specialists and Wraparound Youth Partners who need additional skills and strategies to overcome their challenges or provide better support to their youth.

Our transformational coaching approach promotes individual well-being, increases confidence, explores new ways to connect with and support youth, and provides tailored coaching for long-term success.

We are people-centered and results-oriented, always prioritizing the needs and goals of those we coach.

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Mission, Vision, & Commitment to DEIA.

We are dedicated to making our offerings inclusive, equitable, and accessible to everyone.

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Mission

Our mission is to empower Youth Peer Support Specialists and foster systemic change through comprehensive training programs, creating a thriving community that supports the growth and development of healthy youth, locally and beyond.

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Vision

Our vision is to cultivate flourishing communities and empower Youth Peer Support Specialists, locally and globally, through evidence-based practices and comprehensive training services. By leveraging our lived experiences, we aim to inspire personal and professional growth, reduce harm, and foster connection among youth and young adults and their peers.

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Commitment to DEIA

We are deeply committed to integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles into our team culture, programs, and services. We are dedicated to making our offerings inclusive, equitable, and accessible to everyone.

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