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Are you thinking about becoming a peer supporter?
Are you unsure if peer support is the right career for you?
Do you need to know what the requirements are to become a peer supporter?
We have just the thing to help you decide!
Introducing Trailheads!
About Us
MPN 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.
What We Offer
We provide information, education, training, consultation, peer support and resources across the state using our own “lived experience” in long term recovery.
Get Involved
We are a network of over 1000 individuals across Montana in recovery from mental health, substance abuse and or addiction struggles. Join the movement!
- May 28, 2022
- Warrior Down Healing CircleWarrior Down Healing CircleTime: 7:00 pm
Facilitated by Lea Wetzel, this ongoing Wellbriety Talking Circle is held every Saturday at 7pm MT.
Lea welcomes all who are curious and want to join us. This is one of the most ancient ways Indigenous spiritual beings have supported one another. All Nations should be welcomed and nurtured in Indigenous ways, and we are to teach with love and kindness. Online + Google calendar
- Warrior Down Healing CircleWarrior Down Healing CircleTime: 7:00 pm
- June 1, 2022
- Realizing Recovery Webinar: Medicine Wheel as Wellness ToolRealizing Recovery Webinar: Medicine Wheel as Wellness ToolTime: 12:00 pm
Expanding your wellness toolbox helps you maintain your recovery and learn about yourself. Join Lea for a discussion of incorporating some indigenous practices into your recovery journey based on the Medicine Wheel.
.75 CEU available Online + Google calendar - Peer Mentoring MeetingPeer Mentoring MeetingTime: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Open to paid CBHPSS working in the field and invited mentors. Connect with other CBHPSS for guidance and support.
Available to Paid BHPSS members
Online
+ Google calendar
- Realizing Recovery Webinar: Medicine Wheel as Wellness ToolRealizing Recovery Webinar: Medicine Wheel as Wellness ToolTime: 12:00 pm
- June 2, 2022
- Peer Mentoring MeetingPeer Mentoring MeetingTime: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmOpen to paid CBHPSS working in the field and invited mentors. Connect with other CBHPSS for guidance and support.
Available to Paid BHPSS members
Online
+ Google calendar
- CBHPSS Networking CallCBHPSS Networking CallTime: 1:00 pm
Open to BHPSS working in the field. Connect with other CBHPSS discuss successes and challenges and get support.
Online
+ Google calendar
- Peer Mentoring MeetingPeer Mentoring MeetingTime: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- June 4, 2022
- Warrior Down Healing CircleWarrior Down Healing CircleTime: 7:00 pmFacilitated by Lea Wetzel, this ongoing Wellbriety Talking Circle is held every Saturday at 7pm MT.
Lea welcomes all who are curious and want to join us. This is one of the most ancient ways Indigenous spiritual beings have supported one another. All Nations should be welcomed and nurtured in Indigenous ways, and we are to teach with love and kindness. Online + Google calendar
- Warrior Down Healing CircleWarrior Down Healing CircleTime: 7:00 pm
- June 6, 2022
- Peer Support 101 HelenaPeer Support 101 HelenaTime: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm40-hour peer support training.
June 6-10
Please review the expectations before completing an application.
Participants must travel for the exam the Monday following the end of the course. Testing locations vary. Helena + Google calendar
- Peer Support 101 HelenaPeer Support 101 HelenaTime: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- June 8, 2022
- Peer Coaching Full Day In-personPeer Coaching Full Day In-personTime: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Not sure if Peer Support is the right fit for you? Check out our Peer Coaching series.
Get all 4 Peer Coaching trainings in one day!
Includes:
What is Peer Coaching?
Healthy Boundaries
Trauma Informed Peer Coaching
Debriefing and Self-care
For more information and to register, contact Bill at bill@mtpeernetwork.org. Ramada by Wyndham Helena
1714 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
406-442-1770 + Google calendar
- Peer Coaching Full Day In-personPeer Coaching Full Day In-personTime: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- June 11, 2022
- Warrior Down Healing CircleWarrior Down Healing CircleTime: 7:00 pmFacilitated by Lea Wetzel, this ongoing Wellbriety Talking Circle is held every Saturday at 7pm MT.
Lea welcomes all who are curious and want to join us. This is one of the most ancient ways Indigenous spiritual beings have supported one another. All Nations should be welcomed and nurtured in Indigenous ways, and we are to teach with love and kindness. Online + Google calendar
- Warrior Down Healing CircleWarrior Down Healing CircleTime: 7:00 pm
- June 15, 2022
- Realizing Recovery Webinar June 2022Realizing Recovery Webinar June 2022Time: 12:00 pmRealizing Recovery Webinars are held every 3rd Wednesday at noon
Topics are relevant to anyone in recovery or looking to learn more about recovery.
CEUs may be available for CBHPSS but you do not have to be a Peer Support Specialist to join our trainings.
.75 CEU available Online + Google calendar - MPN Member Networking callMPN Member Networking callTime: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Open discussion for all MPN members, even those with free memberships. Connect with others in recovery to share challenges, opportunities, and getting to know each other.
3rd Wednesday of each month. Online + Google calendar
- Realizing Recovery Webinar June 2022Realizing Recovery Webinar June 2022Time: 12:00 pm
- June 18, 2022
- MPN Board of Directors MeetingMPN Board of Directors MeetingTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly Board Meeting
3rd Saturday of each month
If you are interested in joining the board, please click for more information. Online + Google calendar
- MPN Board of Directors MeetingMPN Board of Directors MeetingTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Montana Peer Support & Recovery Services
If you offer peer support services and would like to be included on our map,
please email us.
COVID-19 Information
Check community transmission rates in your county.
Montana’s Peer Network wants to encourage its members to follow CDC guidelines as they evolve with the Coronavirus outbreak.
For COVID-19 state information, visit the Montana Response Map and Resources page.
Additional references:
World Health Organization
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
CDC Coronavirus Information
SAMHSA Coronavirus Resources
Montana Healthcare Foundation Resources including guidance on Telehealth services