Peer Support Academy

Peer support • teen mental health first aid • R1 Learning Systems

Why Partner with PSA?

Peer Support Academy(PSA) is your expert ally in the peer support industry, specializing in guiding participants through the complexities of system navigation and personal challenges. Our adept team provides targeted support for individuals grappling with substance use challenges and individuals with justice involvement experiences.

Our services are meticulously crafted to accept and manage referrals from diverse populations, ensuring seamless integration with your existing programs. We are dedicated to facilitating recovery and resilience, empowering your clients to achieve their fullest potential through evidence-based interventions and peer-led strategies.

By partnering with The Academy, you gain access to our robust toolkit of engagement techniques, designed to optimize outcomes and enhance service delivery. Let's collaborate to transform lives and foster wellness in our communities.

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What do we provide?

Teen Mental Health First Aid Certifications

Peer Support Navigation

-Meeting the peers we serve where they are, is the best part of peer support. Our team understands the paramount needs and are embedded in the topography of the communities we serve.

-Certifying young adults ages 15-18. designed to equip teenagers with the knowledge and skills to help peers who may be experiencing mental health challenges. It teaches them to recognize the signs of mental health issues, understand the importance of early intervention, and safely guide their friends towards appropriate support and professional help.

Healing Centered Engagement

-an approach to addressing trauma by focusing on holistic wellness and recognizing the strengths and potential of individuals. It emphasizes understanding trauma not just as an individual experience, but also in the context of community, culture, and collective experiences. This method fosters resilience and healing by empowering individuals to actively shape their own recovery and well-being.

R-1 Learning Systems

-R1 Learning provides evidence-based and best practice support resources focused on mental health and wellness, substance use disorder and addiction, and life skills. Their solutions involve engagement strategies that are specifically designed to address these areas. Key differentiators of the R-1 Learning System include its unique approach and innovative methods in delivering these educational and support services

Recovery Capital

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what is r1 learning?

"HISTORY. CULTURE. TRAUMA. THE PODCAST"

Why choose peer support academy?

"Peers empower peers

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"washington state Health Care Authority"

Why choose peer support academy?

Healing Centered Engagement Practitioner, Flourish Academy, 2023
Washington State Certified Peer Counselor, Washington State Health care Authority, 2020
Washington State Certified Peer Counselor Trainer, Washington State Health care Authority, 2022
Teen Mental Health First Aid Facilitator, National Counsel for Mental Wellbeing, 2023
Crisis Awareness and Communication in Peer Support Practitioner, Washington State HCA, 2022
The Coach Approach to Adaptive Leadership, Washington State HCA/Peer Washington, 2023
Additional coursework in Community Development, Child Psychology, Criminology Basics, and Behavior Management, UniversalClass, 2020