TRAININGS

PRSS attendance credits for certification purposes provided by P.E.E.R. Resource Network a WVCBAPP provider

All online training is FREE to participants courtesy of WVBoHS/BBH Grant # G260533

Preregistration is requested through Marshall Peer Hub: https://peer.wvbhtraining.org/

or join us direct from the link on www.wvrecovers.org/trainings page directly

Join us for the "Science of Stillness" series every 2nd and 3rd Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM (February Classes: March 14th & 21st) available in-person or virtually. Held at Bright Life Mental Health and Recovery Services, Beckley, WV 25801, this series is designed to help individuals reconnect with themselves through simple, holistic practices Discover accessible alternative wellness techniques such as breathwork, grounding exercises, mindful movement, meditation and yoga that support emotional balance and overall mental health. Don't miss this opportunity for self-care!

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5/22/2026,5/29/2026,6/5/2026 1-3:30 pm Virtual Training via Zoom: MH PRSS Training Supporting People through Adversity

Preregistration is requested: https://wvbhtraining.org/peerhub/trainings (Search dates for events)

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This training series will be held every Friday from May 22nd through June 5th, running from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Participation in this series will provide Mental Health Peer Recovery Support Specialist (MH-PRSS)–specific training hours applicable toward the MH-PRSS credentialing requirements through WVCBAPP. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions; however, if you’re only able to attend certain days, you are still welcome to join and will receive credit for the hours you complete. Supporting People Through Adversity is a peer support training designed to help participants build the skills, empathy, and tools needed to walk alongside individuals facing life’s challenges. Through practical strategies and recovery-oriented principles, this training empowers peers to offer meaningful support, promote resilience, and foster hope during difficult times.

5/15/26, 11am-1pm, Effective Advocacy Virtual

Preregistration is encouraged at https://peer.wvbhtraining.org/trainings

This is the first of three Advocacy trainings by WV Recovers and WV National Peer Recovery Alliance in celebration of SAMHSA Mental Health Month. This offers 2 hours FREE PRSS Advocacy Domain Credits for active participation and completing of survey.

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Facilitation by J.K. McAtee, West Virginia Recovers, /Stephen Dilly & Kara Prunty Facilitators, wvrecovers@gmail.com / 304-460-2624

This Series provides 2 hr. PRSS attendance credits for certification purposes provided by PEER Resource Network a WVCBAPP provider

5/19/26, 11am-1pm, Person First Language Stigma Reduction

Preregistration is encouraged at https://peer.wvbhtraining.org/

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This interactive training explores the impact of stigma related to mental health and substance use through peer perspectives and real-world practice. Participants will examine the types and sources of stigma, including self-stigma, public stigma, and systemic stigma, and learn how stigma affects recovery, wellness, access to care, and community Participation.

The course emphasizes stigma reduction through practical strategies, the use of person-first language, and trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches. Participants will gain tools to promote dignity, respect, and inclusion while strengthening communication and engagement in professional and peer support settings.

5/23/26, 9am-3:30 pm, Ethics as a Peer Supervisor

Preregistration is encouraged at https://peer.wvbhtraining.org/trainings

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Join us for the WV Recovers & WV Peer Recovery Training Center Collaborative “Ethics as a Peer Supervisor” Virtual Training on May 23rd, 2026, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM.

Peer supervisors often walk a delicate line—upholding mutuality and recovery values while navigating accountability, performance expectations, and system demands. In this session, participants will explore the ethical complexities unique to supervising peer workers, with a focus on maintaining boundaries, managing power dynamics, and fostering growth in a supportive and values-driven way.

Discover how the attitudes, skills, and values of peer support—such as mutuality, honoring lived experience, person-centered communication, empowerment, and hope—can guide ethical decision-making and strengthen supervision practices across behavioral health settings.

5/26/26 VIRTUAL Training 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM via Zoom WV Recovers MH Month Event: NAMI Smarts for Advocacy

Preregistration is requested Marshall University Peer Hub: https://peer.wvbhtraining.org/
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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WV Recovers, WV NPRA and NAMI are excited to collaborate for a special Mental Health Awareness Month event focused on advocacy. NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a skill-building training that helps people with lived experience turn their passion and lived experience into effective grassroots advocacy.

This interactive workshop engages participants in hands-on learning experiences designed to build and strengthen advocacy skills. Whether someone is new to advocacy or has years of experience, participants will leave with practical tools, messaging strategies, and step-by-step guidance to help them confidently advocate for change.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy begins with its core skill: Telling Your Story. This module guides participants through developing and delivering a compelling version of their personal story that can serve as a foundation for issue advocacy and community impact.

Join us as we come together to strengthen voices, build confidence, and support meaningful change during Mental Health Awareness Month.