WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PEER ADVOCATES TO IMPACT LIVES!
Recovery Oriented
Peer Professional Supervision
About This Training
This is a new version of Peer Professional Supervision, developed by Dona Pagan at Exponents and revised by FOR-NY and Recovery Coach University. combined with Recovery; The Basics developed by FOR-NY and Rhoades to Recovery It has been updated to meet the standards for the 20 hour Peer Supervision Professional (PSP) certification. This training is for professionals from any practice background.
TUES, WED, THURS, FEB 25-27, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM & FRI FEB 28, 2025 12:00 PM -12:00 AM
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
To view all upcoming CARC and CRPA trainings visit: https://for-ny.org/upcoming-trainings
Peer Learning Collaboratives and Support
Virtual:
Central NY Region
CFLR Peer Collaborative
Every Tuesday – 3:30 PM
email: ccallaghan-kirkland@cflrinc.org
Delaware & Otsego Counties
FOR-DO PLC
3rd Wednesdays – 3:00 PM
email: kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org
Finger Lakes/Monroe Co
RCU/ROCovery Fitness
3rd Wednesday 4:30-6:00 PM
Register for Zoom: https://www.recoverycoachuniversity.com/pee r-learning-collaborative
Jefferson County
Anchor Recovery Center PLC
2nd Thursday 1:00 PM ZOOM: https://pivot2health.zoom.us/j/82755661584?p wd=Mdu3j7asPi6h8gAADEb5RPajsbPoAn.1
Long Island
LIRA Peer Learning Collaborative (PLC)
Last Monday - 7:00 PM email: admin@lirany.org
Mid-Hudson
Foundations Peer Collaborative
2nd Thursday 9:30 – 11:00 AM email: Deb@rhoadesrecovery.com or Ntaylor@rcadd.org
Oswego & Cayuga Counties
Farnham Family Services PLC
Last Monday 4:00 PM
email: Mwalradth@farnhaminc.org
St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties
SVPC PLC for Recovery Coaches and Peers
1st Wednesday 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Email: amitchell@SVPC.net
Warren & Washington Counties
Hope and Healing Peer Empowerment Support
1st Wednesday – 9:30 -11:00 AM email: Deb@rhoadesrecovery.com
Westchester & Bronx Counties
Tri Center PLC
TBD
email: william.gonzalez@tricenter.com
Western NY Region
FOR-GE Peer Collaborative
Last Monday – 4:00 PM email: restorationrecovery@gmail.com
In Person:
Capital Region - Peer Support Breakfast
Second Chance Opportunities
4th Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 PM
55 Colvin Ave., Albany, NY
Monroe County
ROCovery Fitness/RCU- PLC
3rd Wednesday 4:30-6:00 PM 1035 Dewey Ave, Rochester NY
PEER SUPERVISORS PLCs
Virtual:
Friends of Recovery – NY
1st Wednesday 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM email: tknorr@for-ny.org
Monroe County Peer Supervision PLC
2nd Thursday – 2:00 -3:00 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85844023362?pwd =Zy9BTzRyL3p5aWJ0MkZDNmdnVkFUdz09
Peer Learning Collaboratives and Support
Warren & Washington Counties
Hope and Healing Peer Empowerment Support
1st Wednesday – 9:30 -11:00 AM
email: Deb@rhoadesrecovery.com
Westchester & Bronx Counties
Tri Center PLC
TBD email: william.gonzalez@tricenter.com
Western NY Region
FOR-GE Peer Collaborative
Last Monday – 4:00 PM
email: restorationrecovery@gmail.com
In Person:
Capital Region - Peer Support Breakfast
Second Chance Opportunities
4th Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 PM 55 Colvin Ave., Albany, NY
Monroe County
ROCovery Fitness/RCU- PLC
3rd Wednesday 4:30-6:00 PM 1035 Dewey Ave, Rochester NY
PEER SUPERVISORS PLCs
Virtual:
Friends of Recovery – NY
1st Wednesday 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM email: tknorr@for-ny.org
Monroe County Peer Supervision PLC
2nd Thursday – 2:00 -3:00 PM
Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85844023362?pwd =Zy9BTzRyL3p5aWJ0MkZDNmdnVkFUdz09
POLICY CORNER
FOR-NY’s Response to the Proposed Executive Budget: A Call for Urgent Action
and Meaningful Change
Friends of Recovery-New York (FOR-NY) is deeply disappointed by the proposed Executive Budget. In 2023, New York tragically lost nearly 15,000 lives to substance use, including 6,330 overdose deaths and 8,050 fatalities related to excessive alcohol use. This crisis demands urgent action, yet this budget falls short and offers more of the same ineffective approaches.
We appreciate Governor Hochul’s commitment to expanding access to life-saving opioid medications and funding street outreach teams. However, when it comes to supporting the most vulnerable populations in need of substance use treatment and recovery services, the budget is lacking.
Concerns about Opioid Settlement Funds and Transparency
FOR-NY remains deeply concerned about using Opioid Settlement Funds as a stop -gap measure to address New York State’s budget deficit. Despite the Governor’s claim that New York is leading the nation in the amount and distribution of these funds, the reality is troubling. Of the $506,482,000 appropriated for the fund, $290,201,000 approximately 60% has yet to be disbursed. A similar issue exists with the Opioid Stewardship Fund.
We are increasingly concerned that these critical funds are not being allocated timely or meaningfully. Instead of supplementing the state’s budget for substance use services, they are used to supplement existing resources. Additionally, there continues to be a lack of transparency in how these funds are distributed and used. We urge immediate action to ensure that these vital resources are effectively used to address the opioid crisis and support recovery services.
Addressing Co -Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
While we appreciate the Governor’s commitment to addressing mental health, it is essential to recognize that substance use disorders (SUDs), and mental health disorders often co - occur and are deeply interconnected. The Governor has allocated funding to several peer-led solutions, such as INSET Teams, Peer Bridgers, and additional support for Youth Clubhouses. However, there is a significant gap in financial support for community-
based, peer-led recovery services, which are essential to addressing both the addiction and mental health crises facing New York.
Research shows that approximately 35% of adults over the age of 18 with a mental health disorder also struggle with a substance use disorder. This overlap underscores the need for a comprehensive, integrated care approach that simultaneously addresses both challenges. Yet, the funding disparity between the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) remains glaring. To prioritize recovery, we must see funding at a comparable rate between OMH and OASAS. In the face of the ongoing addiction crisis, we strongly oppose any cuts to the OASAS budget and urge state leaders to increase funding for this essential agency.
Opposition to Involuntary Commitment and Support for Voluntary, Evidence-Based Models
The recovery community stands united in strong opposition to the expansion of involuntary inpatient and outpatient commitment initiatives. We do not support reactionary, punitive policies that perpetuate a broken mental health and substance use system, leaving individuals at risk and in states of distress. Instead, many of us have spent decades developing and implementing effective, voluntary models that support and engage individuals in recovery.
The most effective way to ensure the well-being of individuals with serious mental health and substance use challenges is through the expansion of evidence-based, communitybased recovery services. These services are more humane and provide the comprehensive support individuals need to thrive in their recovery journey.
Critical Actions for Supporting Vulnerable New Yorkers
To better support those most affected by substance use and mental health challenges, we urge lawmakers to adopt the following recommendations:
1. Expand Recovery Centers: Increase the number of Recovery Centers statewide to meet local community needs, reduce isolation, and provide supportive environments where individuals in or considering recovery can share experiences and offer mutual support. OASAS should certify these centers to allow them to seek public and private insurance reimbursement for the services they provide that are covered in other settings.
2. Invest in Supportive Housing: Expand recovery community centers and provide a reimbursement mechanism for their services to reduce the risk of relapse and support long-term recovery.
3. Increase Salaries for Recovery Professionals: Increase salaries for Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs), Family Support Navigators (FSNs), Youth Peer Advocates, and other essential staff in OASAS-licensed/certified programs.
4. Raise Reimbursement Rates: Increase reimbursement rates across the OASAS continuum of care to ensure provider viability and support innovative, effective treatment models.
5. Support Community-Based Organizations: Provide meaningful funding to community-based organizations that serve as a vital safety net, helping residents access care and connect with essential resources.
6. Eliminate Co -pays for Substance Use: Establish a global co -pay and deductible amount of $500 for an outpatient substance use treatment episode of care to ensure that New Yorkers can access care without financial barriers. Once co -pays were reinstated after the COVID emergency relief, many providers saw 25% fewer individuals seeking treatment.
7. Pass the Recovery Ready Workplace Act and Create a Workforce Loan Repayment Program: Establish a Community Workforce Loan Repayment Program for addiction professionals, modeled after the program available to OMH system practitioners.
8. Invest in Rural and Justice-Involved Populations: Increase investment and targeted services for rural communities and justice-involved individuals who face significant barriers to accessing care. The state must take meaningful action to support individuals in recovery and those affected by substance use disorders. FOR-NY urges our leaders to prioritize these recommendations and invest in a future where all New Yorkers can access the resources and support they need to recover and thrive.
Take the survey and help form the FOR-NY 2025 Policy Agenda. The purpose of this survey is to create a peer
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