Date: 11/14/2023
Location: PGW Local 686, 9190 Marshall St. Phila, PA 19114
Title of presentation: Peer Support Programming and Training
3 Goals/Objectives:
1. Provide evidenced-based research on the benefits of providing Peer Support programs that are used in conjunction with EAP services. Show data that peer support enhances the EAP and organization wellness and safety.
2. Provide training modules that will develop individuals that are employee volunteers that can assist in workplace issues, whether administrative, productivity/performance, behavioral health, or family related.
3. Provide policy models that construct specific peer support procedures that include ethics, confidentiality, and referral and resources processes.
Name (s), credentials, title, affiliation, and biographical information of presenters pertaining to their background to address the objectives:
James Nestor MAS, CEAP, LCDAC (see attached Bio)
2.0 Credits: PDH, CAC, APA, SW CEU’s
9:30 Networking
10:00 Introductions
10:00-12:00 Presentation
12:00 Announcements
12:15-1:00 Board Meeting
Food: Continental Breakfast provided by host agency
Directions: Phillyeap.org
Overview of Training:
Behavioral Health, EA programming, workplace safety and wellness has been a staple of assistance for employees for many years in numerous organizations. In public sector first responder agencies the culture and stigma for getting help has slowed the attention of these assistance services. For years the MH and EAP positions have been cautionary services that deterred the utilization of help especially with the trauma focused work. In the past 5-10 years the acceptance of peer support within many agencies has grown exponentially and many organizations have added this valuable asset to their operational functions. This training will provide the new foundation and function of peer support and its value as a conduit to workplace mental health wellness and resources. It will establish a strong need for EA attention and provide guidelines for standards of practice and avenues to create training that could develop a means to professional certification.