For People in Recovery
We are a network of individuals who are on the path of recovery. We identify as being in recovery from mental health, substance abuse and/or addiction struggles.
For Peer Supporters
MPN was instrumental in developing the Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist workforce in Montana. We provide both certification training and continuing education for CBHPSS.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
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Montana’s Peer Network is a statewide peer run 501c3 non-profit recovery organization with a mission to lead the expansion and development of recovery-oriented behavioral health services in Montana.
RECOVERY DIVISION
For People in Recovery
REALIZING RECOVERY WEBINARS
On the 3rd Wednesday of each month we offer a Realizing Recovery Webinar at noon where we cover topics relevant to all people in reocvery or those woring with people in recovery.
WEBINARSRECOVERY TALKS PODCAST
Weekly podcasts cover a variety of topics and feature special guests who share their stories of recovery and provide informaiton on resources available to those in recovery.
PODCASTSTRAINING
Several of our trainings are relevant to people in recovery as well as CBHPSS and non-certified peer recovery coaches. We focus on leadership, advocacy, recovery planning, and wellness.
TRAININGSUPPORT
MPN provides liMited one-on-one support for members as well as recovery support groups such as the Warrior Down Talking Circle and HeART of Recovery
FIND SUPPORTPEER SUPPORT DIVISION
For Peer Supporters
PEER SUPPORT 101
MPN was the first organization to develop and implement a 40 hour certification training.
PS 101CONTINUING EDUCATION
Many of our training opportunities qualify as CEUs for CBHPSS ontopics that are important to the peer support workforce.
CEUsPAID MEMBERSHIPS
Become a paid member and get exclusive benefits such as mentoring and access to the online forum,
MEMBERSHIP
FAMILIES DIVISION
For Parents & Caregivers
MPN currenlty holds a contract with the Children’s Special Health Services Division of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to provide family peer support across the state for families of children with special health care needs such as those with developmental, intellectual, physical health, mental health, and substance use challenges.
Our Family Peer Support Task Force is working toward creating a fAmily Peer Support Workforce building on our success in promoting the Behavioral Health Peer Support workforcePur Family Peer Support Task Force is working toward creating a Family Peer Support Workforce building on our success in promoting the Behavioral Health Peer Support workforce
For Employers & Providers
MPN provides training for employers and providers interested in implementing or expanding their peer support services. We offer most of our training several times each year and we are also available for hire for private trainings.
TRAININGOne-on-one consulting services are available for a fee and can be built around your schedule. We have provided consultation throughout the country
CONSULTINGBecome a Business Ally Member and get exclusive benefits for your organziation and your peer supporters including 2 hours of consutlation, access to our mentoring program, and free admittance to our annual Recovery Conference!
MEMBERSHIPMPN offers recovery based organizations the ability to become Affiliates of MPN. Affiliates are organizations that are dedicated to helping MPN achieve our mission.
AFFILIATES
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what people say about us:
Everything was well thought out and presented well.The most incredible time of my life. It was life-changing.
Jim was very interactive with the group. It was fun and interesting. Wouldn’t change a thing. Jim is a great trainer.
I really learned some more tools for my job and otwas a pleasure and an honor to be in that training.