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HCA’s Operationalizing Peer Support (OPS) program supports agencies and organizations who want to begin offering or already offer peer services and need assistance with the implementation and operationalization of peer services.
Stay informed about OPS program updates.
The OPS program provides free technical assistance to agencies, organizations, or individual providers through:
Sign up for our peer mailing list to receive information on these opportunities or contact the OPS program for individual support.
This virtual training consists of evidence-based knowledge and leading practices that are essential for peer support supervision and administration. It also provides opportunities for an open dialogue, in a safe environment.
Attendance will be tracked for those required to complete the OPS training and those who would like to receive a certificate of completion. To sign up, email HCA OPS.
| Dates | Time |
|---|---|
| July 22 and 29 (session full) | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with a 30-minute lunch) |
| August 5, 12, 19, and 26 |
9 a.m. to noon (August 19 is 1 to 4 p.m.) |
| September 2, 9, 23, and 30 | 1 to 4 p.m. |
| Quarter | Date | Time | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | July 28 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 2: The peer support role: what it is and isn't |
| Q3 | August 4 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 3: How to create a culture of recovery |
| Q3 | August 25 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 4: Supervision of peer workers |
| Q3 | September 8 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 5: The five functions of supervision and documentation |
| Q3 | September 22 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 6: Ethics and boundaries |
| Q4 | October 6 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 1: Peer support in Washington |
| Q4 | October 27 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 2: The peer support role: what it is and isn't |
| Q4 | November 3 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 3: How to create a culture of recovery |
| Q4 | November 24 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 4: Supervision of peer workers |
| Q4 | December 1 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 5: The five functions of supervision and documentation |
| Q4 | December 22 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Session 6: Ethics and boundaries |
OPS offers an engaging and interactive monthly webinar series that combines the best of a book club with professional development. Each month, current Administrators and Supervisors of Peer Specialists will read one module from the new 80-hour Certified Peer Specialist training before our live session.
During each webinar, we will come together for discussions, breakout room activities, and group shares to explore the content. This is your opportunity to connect, share insights, and enhance your understanding of the principles and leading practices that are central to the work of Certified Peer Specialists. Whether you’re just starting your journey as a supervisor or looking to refine your skills, this series offers a supportive and collaborative space to learn and grow together.
* Pre-registration for the webinars is required.
This series is anticipated to start later in 2025.
Office hours are drop-in meetings for providers who supervise peer specialists or administer peer support services.
| Dates | Time | How to join |
|---|---|---|
| Every Monday | 1 to 2 p.m. | Microsoft teams meeting link |
Certified peer counselor WAC sections
Certified peer specialist WAC sections
The OPS program holds training for peer supervisors and organizations with existing peer programs or those interested in offering peer services. Training recordings include:
View a list of all OPS recordings on our OPS YouTube playlist.
Email: OPS program staff