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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!
Upcoming Events
- October 27, 2021
- Debriefing and Self-CareDebriefing and Self-CareTime: 4:00 pm
Peer Coaching Series
Afterwards it is important to unpack the coaching experience to stay balance and be ready for the next mission. Includes the development of a self-care plan.
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- Debriefing and Self-CareDebriefing and Self-CareTime: 4:00 pm
- November 1, 2021
- November Peer Support 101 HelenaNovember Peer Support 101 HelenaTime: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
40-hour peer support training.
November 1-5, 2021
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
- November Peer Support 101 HelenaNovember Peer Support 101 HelenaTime: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- November 3, 2021
- November 4, 2021
- November 10, 2021
- Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentTime: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmThe Professional Development module of PS102 includes:
Continuing Education
Mentoring
Self-Care Professional development is an integrative module that combines continuing education (a requirement for ongoing CBHPSS certification & licensure), mentoring support, and self-care. Individually, each promotes personal and professional awareness and helps ensure that a CBHPSS maintains current practices and skills essential to supporting others in recovery. Collectively, these aspects merge to promote professionalism and the integrity of the CBHPSS workforce. This PS102 module is designed to facilitate awareness of why continuing education is important and highlight the inevitably positive, intersectional influence of workforce mentoring and self-care throughout all dimensions of a peer specialist’s personal and professional experience, support professional development, and enhance the support we provide. Online + Google calendar
- Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentTime: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- November 17, 2021
- Realizing Recovery Webinar: Holidays in RecoveryRealizing Recovery Webinar: Holidays in RecoveryTime: 12:00 pm
The holidays can be a time of struggle for people in recovery. Holiday parties can be triggering for people with mental health and substance use issues. Join us for some tips on how to continue along your recovery pathway during the holidays.
Realizing 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. Online + Google calendar - Cultivating Workforce IntegrityCultivating Workforce IntegrityTime: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe Workforce Integrity Module of PS102 includes:
Model for Peer Support
Providing Virtual Peer Support
Clinical Supervision Best Practices
Boundaries & Ethics Cultivating and maintaining personal and professional integrity is imperative to the success and sustainability of the peer workforce. This PS102 segment returns CBHPSS to the foundations of peer-to-peer work by combining a review of the Model for Peer Support, tips and tricks to providing effective and HIPAA-compliant virtual support services, and best practices for clinical supervision. Additionally, the Workforce Integrity module highlights the importance of cultivating and enforcing healthy boundaries and promotes adherence to ethical standards that model personal recovery and establish the credibility required to develop professional sustainability and maintain the integrity of the CBHPSS workforce. 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: Holidays in RecoveryRealizing Recovery Webinar: Holidays in RecoveryTime: 12:00 pm
- November 20, 2021
- 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
- December 1, 2021
- 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 - Peer Support Program EssentialsPeer Support Program EssentialsTime: 2:00 pm
December 1 and 2
2pm-3pm
Formerly Recovery Program Must-Haves
What is recovery? How does your program embrace these principles? How will you demonstrate the effectiveness of the recovery program? These are just a few of the questions we will be discussing and hopefully, answering in this training. Come prepared to work, this is not a passive training and requires attendee participation. Online + Google calendar
- Peer Mentoring MeetingPeer Mentoring MeetingTime: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- December 2, 2021
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