Peer Support Summit
The Peer Support Summit’s mission is to provide opportunities for peers in Delaware to connect with each other, to learn about the newest trends and best practices within in the profession, and also to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work that peers do every day here in the First State.
4th Annual Peer Support Summit
We had a full house! Over 125 people attended our 4th Annual Delaware Peer Support Summit, to learn more and collaborate on this year’s theme of Creativity and the Arts in Peer Support. Michael Kalmbach from the Creative Vision Factory gave an insightful presentation as the Keynote Speaker, and we had Elizabeth Romero, Senior Behavioral Health Advisor from the Delaware Department of Corrections, present information about our emerging program regarding peer support to currently incarcerated individuals as well. It was truly a day to celebrate as we presented awards to those working hard here in Delaware to provide quality peer support services to their organizations. Thank you to all the presenters, award winners, vendors, and to everyone who attended that made this event possible. See you next year!
3rd Annual Peer Support Summit
On April 20th, 2023, MHA’s Peer Training & Outreach Services had their 3rd Annual Peer Support Summit. Titled “Back to Basics,” this year’s conference focused on discussing the fundamentals of peer support, which included topics such as core values, ethics, boundaries, and cooptation. There were two speakers: Anthony Sartori, who talked about mental health and wellness in the workplace and Justin Volpe, who told us his very inspiring life story on recovery. There was also a panel of peers and clinicians who went over their roles and provided great insight into both the peer and clinical side. We were also able to present four Peers, one Peer-led organization, and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long with awards that recognized their continuous hard work and contributions in the peer community.
