PeerGalaxy Original Calendar
Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 336,800+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support, and wellness activities! Plus 50+ warmlines, helplines, chatlines, and hotlines. Plus workshops, webinars, job postings, resources, observances, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.
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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
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Calendar Event Sorting
At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.
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Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer’s Association operates a free, nationwide Helpline at 800.272.3900, connecting people living with dementia, caregivers, and families with live support, local resources, and crisis assistance in more than 200 languages. Trained Helpline Agents and master’s-level Care Consultants are available around the clock, 365 days a year, to help with everything from a new diagnosis to caregiver stress and care planning.
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · 800.272.3900 — available day or night, every day of the year
Support Services & Contact Information
Live Chat — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · Typically available Monday–Saturday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM PST
Online Contact Form — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · For non-urgent questions — response within 24 hours
E-News Sign-Up — https://www.alz.org/e-news · Weekly updates on Alzheimer’s care, support, and research
Website
Alzheimer’s Association — https://www.alz.org
About Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association was founded in 1980 by Jerome H. Stone and a group of family caregivers who saw the need for an organization to unite caregivers, provide support, and advance research into the disease. It is headquartered in Chicago with chapters in communities nationwide.
The Association’s mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association serves people living with dementia, caregivers, and families across the country through its 24/7 Helpline, local chapters, education programs, and support groups.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Poison Help: Free 24/7 Guidance for Poison Emergencies
Reach out right away for any possible poisoning, even a minor or unexpected encounter with a medicine, product, plant, or creature.
Get free, confidential guidance any time, day or night, either online through webPOISONCONTROL or by phone at your regional poison center.
Primary Resources
webPOISONCONTROL — Get help online · Free, confidential, fully-automated triage tool available 24/7; provides a recommendation in under 3 minutes based on age, substance, amount, and symptoms.
Poison Control Phone Line — 1-800-222-1222 · Routes to the poison center serving your region; free, expert, and confidential, available 24/7.
Poison Control Website — poison.org · Central hub for poison prevention information, first aid guidance, and the webPOISONCONTROL tool.
Educational & Resource Programs
First Aid for Poisonings — Read the guide · Immediate steps to take before help arrives.
Is It a Poison? Substance Library — Search the library · Searchable articles on the safety of specific substances.
How to Get Help Online or by Phone — Learn more · Overview of both ways to reach Poison Control.
The Poison Post® Newsletter — Subscribe · Free quarterly e-newsletter with poison prevention tips.
Poison Control App — Apple App Store · Google Play
Support Services & Contact Information
Feedback Survey — Share your thoughts
Donate — Support Poison Control · Donations to this 501(c)(3) organization fund free, confidential poison emergency guidance.
Administrative & Media Inquiries — 202-362-3867 or email · For administrative or media inquiries only; not for poisoning advice.
About National Capital Poison Center
The National Capital Poison Center (NCPC) was founded in 1980 at the request of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with The George Washington University School of Medicine; it closed its telephone call center in 2025 to become the nation’s first fully-automated, all-digital Poison Control.
Its mission is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning by providing free, expert guidance 24/7.
NCPC serves the general public across the entire United States through webPOISONCONTROL, with more than half of reported cases involving children younger than six years old.
Its services include online triage guidance for poison exposures, poison prevention education, and hazard detection and surveillance work with regulators and industry.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Alyssa Daye Gardens Groundbreaking: 31 Homes for Families in Recovery
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Peer Company broke ground on Alyssa Daye Gardens, 31 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for families in recovery in Southeast Portland. The new homes sit next door to The Peer Company Recovery Campus, where residents can choose peer-delivered services and wraparound support.
The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, is an inclusive, peer-run nonprofit that supports recovery and wellness through lived experience.
Alyssa Daye Gardens Groundbreaking Ceremony
Elected officials, funders, partners, staff, and supporters gathered Tuesday afternoon to mark the start of construction. Emily Nelson, Director of The Peer Company’s Oregon Peer Training & Innovation Center and Alyssa’s sister, spoke for the family and remembered Alyssa as someone with a huge heart who made room for everyone and wanted people to know they belonged.
Guests included Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards, Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang, representatives of U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Roberto Franco, Deputy Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services. Janie Gullickson, Executive Director of The Peer Company, shared that families deserve a stable home and a community that believes in their future, and that Alyssa Daye Gardens brings those two things together.
Alyssa Daye Gardens is named in loving memory of Alyssa Daye, daughter of Executive Director Janie Gullickson, who loved children and believed deeply in family and connection. In her honor, the site will include pink flowering trees, her favorite color, that will bloom each February, the month of her birthday.
The project is designed to keep families together. Too often, families facing houselessness and seeking support must separate to reach recovery services and housing. Alyssa Daye Gardens offers a different path, joining stable, long-term housing with voluntary, peer-delivered services and wraparound support at the peer community center next door, which completes the vision for the Recovery Campus. Permanent supportive housing is a nationally recognized, evidence-based model shown to reduce chronic homelessness, and the support comes from people with lived experience who understand the journey.
Date(s): Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Location: Next door to The Peer Company Recovery Campus, 8935 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266 (Lents neighborhood)
Primary Resources
The Peer Company website — https://thepeercompany.org · Organization information and updates
Self Referrals — https://mhaoforegon.jotform.com/230465659323156 · Request peer-delivered services from The Peer Company
The Peer Company Recovery Campus project page — https://www.holstarc.com/project/the-peer-company-recovery-campus/ · Design details about the campus next to Alyssa Daye Gardens
Social Media Connections
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ThePeerCompany/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thepeercompany/
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepeercompany/
YouTube — https://youtube.com/channel/UCry4n5afXrL5W2pFgXsw16w
Contact The Peer Company
Address: 8935 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
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Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The offerings are organized and hosted by the listed organizations, not by PeerGalaxy. Details such as dates, times, availability, and access links are subject to change — please confirm with the relevant organization before attending or applying.
SMART RECOVERY
Online Support Meetings & On-Demand Resources
Self-Management and Recovery Training · Science-Based · Stigma-Free · Secular
“Helping people gain independence from any problematic addictive behavior — through self-empowerment, science, and community.”
SMART Recovery Online Meetings
Free Online Meetings Available Every Day of the Week — Find Yours in Seconds
SMART Recovery offers over 290 free, confidential online and hybrid support meetings within the United States seven days a week, with additional meetings available in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and more than 20 other countries worldwide. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers and guided by evidence-based tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). No labels, no steps, no higher power required — just practical tools and real mutual support.
Use the SMART Recovery Meeting Finder (SMARTfinder) to search by program type, audience, day of the week, and language. Meeting start times are automatically displayed in your local time zone. All meetings are open, free, and require no registration.
International meetings also available: Canada · Australia · United Kingdom · Rest of World
SMART Recovery Podcast — On-Demand Audio
165 Free Episodes · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week
Explore more than 165 free podcast episodes featuring researchers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and people with lived experience. Topics include medication-assisted recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, family recovery, problem gambling, BIPOC community support, veteran recovery, and the science behind behavior change. New episodes are published regularly. No account required — listen anytime, anywhere.
Listen free at SMART Recovery Podcast · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.
SMART Recovery YouTube Channel — On-Demand Video Library
240 Free Videos · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week
The SMART Recovery YouTube channel features more than 240 free on-demand videos including facilitator training tips, recovery tool demonstrations, personal recovery stories, recorded webinars, and educational content for individuals and families. All content is publicly accessible with no login or membership required.
Watch free at SMART Recovery YouTube Channel · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.
Additional Resources
SMART Recovery Main Website — Main website with program information, tools, and meeting resources.
SMART Recovery 4-Point Program Toolbox — Free worksheets and CBT-based tools supporting all four points of the recovery program.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends Program — Dedicated resources, meetings, and tools for family members and loved ones.
SMART Recovery Frequently Asked Questions — Answers about how SMART works, who it is for, and meeting verifications.
SMART Recovery International — Global Meetings — Locate meetings in countries worldwide.
About SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery — Self-Management and Recovery Training — is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994, with more than 30 years of experience helping people gain independence from addictive behaviors. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through a self-empowering, science-informed approach to recovery. Recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Academy of Family Physicians, and other leading health authorities, SMART helps more than one million people each year through free meetings held in over 20 countries.
DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Lewy Line: (800) 539-9767
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM PST
The Lewy Body Dementia Association’s Support Services team and network of trained volunteers offer compassionate, confidential phone support to individuals and families navigating Lewy body dementia. Callers can reach trained support volunteers for emotional support, program referrals, and help identifying local education and community resources.
The Lewy Line
Individuals who are symptomatic or diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD), and current or former care partners and family members in the United States, can call the Lewy Line for trusted and confidential support. Support Services team members and trained “Lewy Buddy” volunteers offer compassionate listening and emotional support, customized referrals to additional LBDA programs and support groups, and help identifying available education and community resources. Callers are asked to leave a message, and the Support Services team returns calls within 3 business days. LBDA is unable to return calls placed from outside the United States.
Time: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM PST
Date(s): Ongoing — no scheduled end date
Format: Virtual (phone, email, and online contact form)
Platform: Phone, email, and online form — Call (800) 539-9767 · Email [email protected] · Contact LBDA Online
Primary Resources
LBDA Website · Home base for LBD information, research updates, and ways to get involved
Understanding LBD · Overview of Lewy body dementia symptoms, diagnosis, and disease progression
Educational & Resource Programs
Education & Support · Latest information and research to build awareness and understanding of LBD
2026 Community Webinar Series · Free monthly webinars covering LBD science, care strategies, and everyday living
Lewy Publications · Printed and digital guides for patients, families, and healthcare professionals
LBDA Research · Current research initiatives and Research Centers of Excellence advancing LBD science
Social Media Connections
Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · X · YouTube
Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · Call or text 988 for confidential 24/7 crisis support if you or a loved one is in crisis
About Lewy Body Dementia Association
The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) was founded in 2003 by a group of caregivers who connected through an online LBD support group and recognized the need for greater awareness and support. LBDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the leading national organization dedicated to Lewy body dementia.
Through outreach, education, and research, LBDA works to optimize the quality of life for those affected by LBD, accelerating awareness, advancing research for earlier diagnosis and improved care, and providing comprehensive education and compassionate support.
LBDA serves the estimated 1.4 million people in the United States living with Lewy body dementia, along with their care partners, family members, and the healthcare professionals who support them.
LBDA’s programs include the Lewy Line support services helpline, a network of local support groups, community and professional education, and a collaboration of Research Centers of Excellence advancing the science of LBD.
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Eldercare Locator
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–6:00 PM PST
The Eldercare Locator connects older adults, caregivers, and families nationwide with trustworthy local aging services, including transportation, home care, housing, and caregiver support. Trained information specialists are available by phone, text, and online chat, alongside a searchable directory, to help callers find services in their own community.
Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Eldercare Locator is the nation’s information and referral resource for older adults, people with disabilities, and the people who support them. Call, text, or chat with a trained specialist to be connected with local Area Agencies on Aging and community-based services, including help identifying and reporting suspected elder abuse or neglect.
Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST (8:00 AM – 9:00 PM ET), Monday – Friday
Date(s): Ongoing — no scheduled end date; available every weekday
Format: Virtual (phone, text, online chat, and website directory)
Platform: Phone, text, and chat — Call or text 1-800-677-1116 · Chat & Find a Resource
Phone/Alternative Access: Email — [email protected]
Elder Abuse Prevention & Information
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) · A national resource center providing research, best practices, and public information on preventing and responding to elder mistreatment. NCEA does not investigate or respond to individual reports. Call 1-855-500-3537 (ELDR), Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST.
Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · Call or text 988, or chat online, for confidential crisis support, 24 hours a day. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
About the Eldercare Locator
Launched in 1991, the Eldercare Locator is the only national information and referral resource serving the full spectrum of issues affecting older Americans. It is established and funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, part of the U.S. Administration for Community Living, and is administered nationally by USAging.
The Locator’s mission is to serve as a trusted gateway connecting older adults and people with disabilities to information and resources vital to their well-being and independence.
It serves older adults nationwide, along with the family members, caregivers, and professionals who support them, receiving about 400,000 requests for assistance each year.
Specialists connect callers with local Area Agencies on Aging and community-based services covering transportation, housing, benefits eligibility, home and community-based care, and elder abuse concerns.
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Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer’s Association operates a free, nationwide Helpline at 800.272.3900, connecting people living with dementia, caregivers, and families with live support, local resources, and crisis assistance in more than 200 languages. Trained Helpline Agents and master’s-level Care Consultants are available around the clock, 365 days a year, to help with everything from a new diagnosis to caregiver stress and care planning.
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · 800.272.3900 — available day or night, every day of the year
Support Services & Contact Information
Live Chat — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · Typically available Monday–Saturday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM PST
Online Contact Form — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · For non-urgent questions — response within 24 hours
E-News Sign-Up — https://www.alz.org/e-news · Weekly updates on Alzheimer’s care, support, and research
Website
Alzheimer’s Association — https://www.alz.org
About Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association was founded in 1980 by Jerome H. Stone and a group of family caregivers who saw the need for an organization to unite caregivers, provide support, and advance research into the disease. It is headquartered in Chicago with chapters in communities nationwide.
The Association’s mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association serves people living with dementia, caregivers, and families across the country through its 24/7 Helpline, local chapters, education programs, and support groups.
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Poison Help: Free 24/7 Guidance for Poison Emergencies
Reach out right away for any possible poisoning, even a minor or unexpected encounter with a medicine, product, plant, or creature.
Get free, confidential guidance any time, day or night, either online through webPOISONCONTROL or by phone at your regional poison center.
Primary Resources
webPOISONCONTROL — Get help online · Free, confidential, fully-automated triage tool available 24/7; provides a recommendation in under 3 minutes based on age, substance, amount, and symptoms.
Poison Control Phone Line — 1-800-222-1222 · Routes to the poison center serving your region; free, expert, and confidential, available 24/7.
Poison Control Website — poison.org · Central hub for poison prevention information, first aid guidance, and the webPOISONCONTROL tool.
Educational & Resource Programs
First Aid for Poisonings — Read the guide · Immediate steps to take before help arrives.
Is It a Poison? Substance Library — Search the library · Searchable articles on the safety of specific substances.
How to Get Help Online or by Phone — Learn more · Overview of both ways to reach Poison Control.
The Poison Post® Newsletter — Subscribe · Free quarterly e-newsletter with poison prevention tips.
Poison Control App — Apple App Store · Google Play
Support Services & Contact Information
Feedback Survey — Share your thoughts
Donate — Support Poison Control · Donations to this 501(c)(3) organization fund free, confidential poison emergency guidance.
Administrative & Media Inquiries — 202-362-3867 or email · For administrative or media inquiries only; not for poisoning advice.
About National Capital Poison Center
The National Capital Poison Center (NCPC) was founded in 1980 at the request of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with The George Washington University School of Medicine; it closed its telephone call center in 2025 to become the nation’s first fully-automated, all-digital Poison Control.
Its mission is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning by providing free, expert guidance 24/7.
NCPC serves the general public across the entire United States through webPOISONCONTROL, with more than half of reported cases involving children younger than six years old.
Its services include online triage guidance for poison exposures, poison prevention education, and hazard detection and surveillance work with regulators and industry.
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Alyssa Daye Gardens Groundbreaking: 31 Homes for Families in Recovery
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Peer Company broke ground on Alyssa Daye Gardens, 31 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for families in recovery in Southeast Portland. The new homes sit next door to The Peer Company Recovery Campus, where residents can choose peer-delivered services and wraparound support.
The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, is an inclusive, peer-run nonprofit that supports recovery and wellness through lived experience.
Alyssa Daye Gardens Groundbreaking Ceremony
Elected officials, funders, partners, staff, and supporters gathered Tuesday afternoon to mark the start of construction. Emily Nelson, Director of The Peer Company’s Oregon Peer Training & Innovation Center and Alyssa’s sister, spoke for the family and remembered Alyssa as someone with a huge heart who made room for everyone and wanted people to know they belonged.
Guests included Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards, Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang, representatives of U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Roberto Franco, Deputy Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services. Janie Gullickson, Executive Director of The Peer Company, shared that families deserve a stable home and a community that believes in their future, and that Alyssa Daye Gardens brings those two things together.
Alyssa Daye Gardens is named in loving memory of Alyssa Daye, daughter of Executive Director Janie Gullickson, who loved children and believed deeply in family and connection. In her honor, the site will include pink flowering trees, her favorite color, that will bloom each February, the month of her birthday.
The project is designed to keep families together. Too often, families facing houselessness and seeking support must separate to reach recovery services and housing. Alyssa Daye Gardens offers a different path, joining stable, long-term housing with voluntary, peer-delivered services and wraparound support at the peer community center next door, which completes the vision for the Recovery Campus. Permanent supportive housing is a nationally recognized, evidence-based model shown to reduce chronic homelessness, and the support comes from people with lived experience who understand the journey.
Date(s): Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Location: Next door to The Peer Company Recovery Campus, 8935 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266 (Lents neighborhood)
Primary Resources
The Peer Company website — https://thepeercompany.org · Organization information and updates
Self Referrals — https://mhaoforegon.jotform.com/230465659323156 · Request peer-delivered services from The Peer Company
The Peer Company Recovery Campus project page — https://www.holstarc.com/project/the-peer-company-recovery-campus/ · Design details about the campus next to Alyssa Daye Gardens
Social Media Connections
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ThePeerCompany/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thepeercompany/
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepeercompany/
YouTube — https://youtube.com/channel/UCry4n5afXrL5W2pFgXsw16w
Contact The Peer Company
Address: 8935 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
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Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
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SMART RECOVERY
Online Support Meetings & On-Demand Resources
Self-Management and Recovery Training · Science-Based · Stigma-Free · Secular
“Helping people gain independence from any problematic addictive behavior — through self-empowerment, science, and community.”
SMART Recovery Online Meetings
Free Online Meetings Available Every Day of the Week — Find Yours in Seconds
SMART Recovery offers over 290 free, confidential online and hybrid support meetings within the United States seven days a week, with additional meetings available in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and more than 20 other countries worldwide. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers and guided by evidence-based tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). No labels, no steps, no higher power required — just practical tools and real mutual support.
Use the SMART Recovery Meeting Finder (SMARTfinder) to search by program type, audience, day of the week, and language. Meeting start times are automatically displayed in your local time zone. All meetings are open, free, and require no registration.
International meetings also available: Canada · Australia · United Kingdom · Rest of World
SMART Recovery Podcast — On-Demand Audio
165 Free Episodes · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week
Explore more than 165 free podcast episodes featuring researchers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and people with lived experience. Topics include medication-assisted recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, family recovery, problem gambling, BIPOC community support, veteran recovery, and the science behind behavior change. New episodes are published regularly. No account required — listen anytime, anywhere.
Listen free at SMART Recovery Podcast · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.
SMART Recovery YouTube Channel — On-Demand Video Library
240 Free Videos · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week
The SMART Recovery YouTube channel features more than 240 free on-demand videos including facilitator training tips, recovery tool demonstrations, personal recovery stories, recorded webinars, and educational content for individuals and families. All content is publicly accessible with no login or membership required.
Watch free at SMART Recovery YouTube Channel · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.
Additional Resources
SMART Recovery Main Website — Main website with program information, tools, and meeting resources.
SMART Recovery 4-Point Program Toolbox — Free worksheets and CBT-based tools supporting all four points of the recovery program.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends Program — Dedicated resources, meetings, and tools for family members and loved ones.
SMART Recovery Frequently Asked Questions — Answers about how SMART works, who it is for, and meeting verifications.
SMART Recovery International — Global Meetings — Locate meetings in countries worldwide.
About SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery — Self-Management and Recovery Training — is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994, with more than 30 years of experience helping people gain independence from addictive behaviors. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through a self-empowering, science-informed approach to recovery. Recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Academy of Family Physicians, and other leading health authorities, SMART helps more than one million people each year through free meetings held in over 20 countries.
DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Lewy Line: (800) 539-9767
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM PST
The Lewy Body Dementia Association’s Support Services team and network of trained volunteers offer compassionate, confidential phone support to individuals and families navigating Lewy body dementia. Callers can reach trained support volunteers for emotional support, program referrals, and help identifying local education and community resources.
The Lewy Line
Individuals who are symptomatic or diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD), and current or former care partners and family members in the United States, can call the Lewy Line for trusted and confidential support. Support Services team members and trained “Lewy Buddy” volunteers offer compassionate listening and emotional support, customized referrals to additional LBDA programs and support groups, and help identifying available education and community resources. Callers are asked to leave a message, and the Support Services team returns calls within 3 business days. LBDA is unable to return calls placed from outside the United States.
Time: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM PST
Date(s): Ongoing — no scheduled end date
Format: Virtual (phone, email, and online contact form)
Platform: Phone, email, and online form — Call (800) 539-9767 · Email [email protected] · Contact LBDA Online
Primary Resources
LBDA Website · Home base for LBD information, research updates, and ways to get involved
Understanding LBD · Overview of Lewy body dementia symptoms, diagnosis, and disease progression
Educational & Resource Programs
Education & Support · Latest information and research to build awareness and understanding of LBD
2026 Community Webinar Series · Free monthly webinars covering LBD science, care strategies, and everyday living
Lewy Publications · Printed and digital guides for patients, families, and healthcare professionals
LBDA Research · Current research initiatives and Research Centers of Excellence advancing LBD science
Social Media Connections
Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · X · YouTube
Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · Call or text 988 for confidential 24/7 crisis support if you or a loved one is in crisis
About Lewy Body Dementia Association
The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) was founded in 2003 by a group of caregivers who connected through an online LBD support group and recognized the need for greater awareness and support. LBDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the leading national organization dedicated to Lewy body dementia.
Through outreach, education, and research, LBDA works to optimize the quality of life for those affected by LBD, accelerating awareness, advancing research for earlier diagnosis and improved care, and providing comprehensive education and compassionate support.
LBDA serves the estimated 1.4 million people in the United States living with Lewy body dementia, along with their care partners, family members, and the healthcare professionals who support them.
LBDA’s programs include the Lewy Line support services helpline, a network of local support groups, community and professional education, and a collaboration of Research Centers of Excellence advancing the science of LBD.
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Eldercare Locator
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–6:00 PM PST
The Eldercare Locator connects older adults, caregivers, and families nationwide with trustworthy local aging services, including transportation, home care, housing, and caregiver support. Trained information specialists are available by phone, text, and online chat, alongside a searchable directory, to help callers find services in their own community.
Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Eldercare Locator is the nation’s information and referral resource for older adults, people with disabilities, and the people who support them. Call, text, or chat with a trained specialist to be connected with local Area Agencies on Aging and community-based services, including help identifying and reporting suspected elder abuse or neglect.
Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST (8:00 AM – 9:00 PM ET), Monday – Friday
Date(s): Ongoing — no scheduled end date; available every weekday
Format: Virtual (phone, text, online chat, and website directory)
Platform: Phone, text, and chat — Call or text 1-800-677-1116 · Chat & Find a Resource
Phone/Alternative Access: Email — [email protected]
Elder Abuse Prevention & Information
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) · A national resource center providing research, best practices, and public information on preventing and responding to elder mistreatment. NCEA does not investigate or respond to individual reports. Call 1-855-500-3537 (ELDR), Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST.
Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · Call or text 988, or chat online, for confidential crisis support, 24 hours a day. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
About the Eldercare Locator
Launched in 1991, the Eldercare Locator is the only national information and referral resource serving the full spectrum of issues affecting older Americans. It is established and funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, part of the U.S. Administration for Community Living, and is administered nationally by USAging.
The Locator’s mission is to serve as a trusted gateway connecting older adults and people with disabilities to information and resources vital to their well-being and independence.
It serves older adults nationwide, along with the family members, caregivers, and professionals who support them, receiving about 400,000 requests for assistance each year.
Specialists connect callers with local Area Agencies on Aging and community-based services covering transportation, housing, benefits eligibility, home and community-based care, and elder abuse concerns.
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Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer’s Association operates a free, nationwide Helpline at 800.272.3900, connecting people living with dementia, caregivers, and families with live support, local resources, and crisis assistance in more than 200 languages. Trained Helpline Agents and master’s-level Care Consultants are available around the clock, 365 days a year, to help with everything from a new diagnosis to caregiver stress and care planning.
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · 800.272.3900 — available day or night, every day of the year
Support Services & Contact Information
Live Chat — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · Typically available Monday–Saturday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM PST
Online Contact Form — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · For non-urgent questions — response within 24 hours
E-News Sign-Up — https://www.alz.org/e-news · Weekly updates on Alzheimer’s care, support, and research
Website
Alzheimer’s Association — https://www.alz.org
About Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association was founded in 1980 by Jerome H. Stone and a group of family caregivers who saw the need for an organization to unite caregivers, provide support, and advance research into the disease. It is headquartered in Chicago with chapters in communities nationwide.
The Association’s mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association serves people living with dementia, caregivers, and families across the country through its 24/7 Helpline, local chapters, education programs, and support groups.
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Poison Help: Free 24/7 Guidance for Poison Emergencies
Reach out right away for any possible poisoning, even a minor or unexpected encounter with a medicine, product, plant, or creature.
Get free, confidential guidance any time, day or night, either online through webPOISONCONTROL or by phone at your regional poison center.
Primary Resources
webPOISONCONTROL — Get help online · Free, confidential, fully-automated triage tool available 24/7; provides a recommendation in under 3 minutes based on age, substance, amount, and symptoms.
Poison Control Phone Line — 1-800-222-1222 · Routes to the poison center serving your region; free, expert, and confidential, available 24/7.
Poison Control Website — poison.org · Central hub for poison prevention information, first aid guidance, and the webPOISONCONTROL tool.
Educational & Resource Programs
First Aid for Poisonings — Read the guide · Immediate steps to take before help arrives.
Is It a Poison? Substance Library — Search the library · Searchable articles on the safety of specific substances.
How to Get Help Online or by Phone — Learn more · Overview of both ways to reach Poison Control.
The Poison Post® Newsletter — Subscribe · Free quarterly e-newsletter with poison prevention tips.
Poison Control App — Apple App Store · Google Play
Support Services & Contact Information
Feedback Survey — Share your thoughts
Donate — Support Poison Control · Donations to this 501(c)(3) organization fund free, confidential poison emergency guidance.
Administrative & Media Inquiries — 202-362-3867 or email · For administrative or media inquiries only; not for poisoning advice.
About National Capital Poison Center
The National Capital Poison Center (NCPC) was founded in 1980 at the request of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with The George Washington University School of Medicine; it closed its telephone call center in 2025 to become the nation’s first fully-automated, all-digital Poison Control.
Its mission is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning by providing free, expert guidance 24/7.
NCPC serves the general public across the entire United States through webPOISONCONTROL, with more than half of reported cases involving children younger than six years old.
Its services include online triage guidance for poison exposures, poison prevention education, and hazard detection and surveillance work with regulators and industry.
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Alyssa Daye Gardens Groundbreaking: 31 Homes for Families in Recovery
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Peer Company broke ground on Alyssa Daye Gardens, 31 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for families in recovery in Southeast Portland. The new homes sit next door to The Peer Company Recovery Campus, where residents can choose peer-delivered services and wraparound support.
The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, is an inclusive, peer-run nonprofit that supports recovery and wellness through lived experience.
Alyssa Daye Gardens Groundbreaking Ceremony
Elected officials, funders, partners, staff, and supporters gathered Tuesday afternoon to mark the start of construction. Emily Nelson, Director of The Peer Company’s Oregon Peer Training & Innovation Center and Alyssa’s sister, spoke for the family and remembered Alyssa as someone with a huge heart who made room for everyone and wanted people to know they belonged.
Guests included Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards, Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang, representatives of U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Roberto Franco, Deputy Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services. Janie Gullickson, Executive Director of The Peer Company, shared that families deserve a stable home and a community that believes in their future, and that Alyssa Daye Gardens brings those two things together.
Alyssa Daye Gardens is named in loving memory of Alyssa Daye, daughter of Executive Director Janie Gullickson, who loved children and believed deeply in family and connection. In her honor, the site will include pink flowering trees, her favorite color, that will bloom each February, the month of her birthday.
The project is designed to keep families together. Too often, families facing houselessness and seeking support must separate to reach recovery services and housing. Alyssa Daye Gardens offers a different path, joining stable, long-term housing with voluntary, peer-delivered services and wraparound support at the peer community center next door, which completes the vision for the Recovery Campus. Permanent supportive housing is a nationally recognized, evidence-based model shown to reduce chronic homelessness, and the support comes from people with lived experience who understand the journey.
Date(s): Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Location: Next door to The Peer Company Recovery Campus, 8935 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266 (Lents neighborhood)
Primary Resources
The Peer Company website — https://thepeercompany.org · Organization information and updates
Self Referrals — https://mhaoforegon.jotform.com/230465659323156 · Request peer-delivered services from The Peer Company
The Peer Company Recovery Campus project page — https://www.holstarc.com/project/the-peer-company-recovery-campus/ · Design details about the campus next to Alyssa Daye Gardens
Social Media Connections
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ThePeerCompany/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thepeercompany/
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepeercompany/
YouTube — https://youtube.com/channel/UCry4n5afXrL5W2pFgXsw16w
Contact The Peer Company
Address: 8935 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
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Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
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SMART RECOVERY
Online Support Meetings & On-Demand Resources
Self-Management and Recovery Training · Science-Based · Stigma-Free · Secular
“Helping people gain independence from any problematic addictive behavior — through self-empowerment, science, and community.”
SMART Recovery Online Meetings
Free Online Meetings Available Every Day of the Week — Find Yours in Seconds
SMART Recovery offers over 290 free, confidential online and hybrid support meetings within the United States seven days a week, with additional meetings available in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and more than 20 other countries worldwide. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers and guided by evidence-based tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). No labels, no steps, no higher power required — just practical tools and real mutual support.
Use the SMART Recovery Meeting Finder (SMARTfinder) to search by program type, audience, day of the week, and language. Meeting start times are automatically displayed in your local time zone. All meetings are open, free, and require no registration.
International meetings also available: Canada · Australia · United Kingdom · Rest of World
SMART Recovery Podcast — On-Demand Audio
165 Free Episodes · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week
Explore more than 165 free podcast episodes featuring researchers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and people with lived experience. Topics include medication-assisted recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, family recovery, problem gambling, BIPOC community support, veteran recovery, and the science behind behavior change. New episodes are published regularly. No account required — listen anytime, anywhere.
Listen free at SMART Recovery Podcast · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.
SMART Recovery YouTube Channel — On-Demand Video Library
240 Free Videos · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week
The SMART Recovery YouTube channel features more than 240 free on-demand videos including facilitator training tips, recovery tool demonstrations, personal recovery stories, recorded webinars, and educational content for individuals and families. All content is publicly accessible with no login or membership required.
Watch free at SMART Recovery YouTube Channel · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.
Additional Resources
SMART Recovery Main Website — Main website with program information, tools, and meeting resources.
SMART Recovery 4-Point Program Toolbox — Free worksheets and CBT-based tools supporting all four points of the recovery program.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends Program — Dedicated resources, meetings, and tools for family members and loved ones.
SMART Recovery Frequently Asked Questions — Answers about how SMART works, who it is for, and meeting verifications.
SMART Recovery International — Global Meetings — Locate meetings in countries worldwide.
About SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery — Self-Management and Recovery Training — is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994, with more than 30 years of experience helping people gain independence from addictive behaviors. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through a self-empowering, science-informed approach to recovery. Recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Academy of Family Physicians, and other leading health authorities, SMART helps more than one million people each year through free meetings held in over 20 countries.
DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Lewy Line: (800) 539-9767
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM PST
The Lewy Body Dementia Association’s Support Services team and network of trained volunteers offer compassionate, confidential phone support to individuals and families navigating Lewy body dementia. Callers can reach trained support volunteers for emotional support, program referrals, and help identifying local education and community resources.
The Lewy Line
Individuals who are symptomatic or diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD), and current or former care partners and family members in the United States, can call the Lewy Line for trusted and confidential support. Support Services team members and trained “Lewy Buddy” volunteers offer compassionate listening and emotional support, customized referrals to additional LBDA programs and support groups, and help identifying available education and community resources. Callers are asked to leave a message, and the Support Services team returns calls within 3 business days. LBDA is unable to return calls placed from outside the United States.
Time: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM PST
Date(s): Ongoing — no scheduled end date
Format: Virtual (phone, email, and online contact form)
Platform: Phone, email, and online form — Call (800) 539-9767 · Email [email protected] · Contact LBDA Online
Primary Resources
LBDA Website · Home base for LBD information, research updates, and ways to get involved
Understanding LBD · Overview of Lewy body dementia symptoms, diagnosis, and disease progression
Educational & Resource Programs
Education & Support · Latest information and research to build awareness and understanding of LBD
2026 Community Webinar Series · Free monthly webinars covering LBD science, care strategies, and everyday living
Lewy Publications · Printed and digital guides for patients, families, and healthcare professionals
LBDA Research · Current research initiatives and Research Centers of Excellence advancing LBD science
Social Media Connections
Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · X · YouTube
Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · Call or text 988 for confidential 24/7 crisis support if you or a loved one is in crisis
About Lewy Body Dementia Association
The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) was founded in 2003 by a group of caregivers who connected through an online LBD support group and recognized the need for greater awareness and support. LBDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the leading national organization dedicated to Lewy body dementia.
Through outreach, education, and research, LBDA works to optimize the quality of life for those affected by LBD, accelerating awareness, advancing research for earlier diagnosis and improved care, and providing comprehensive education and compassionate support.
LBDA serves the estimated 1.4 million people in the United States living with Lewy body dementia, along with their care partners, family members, and the healthcare professionals who support them.
LBDA’s programs include the Lewy Line support services helpline, a network of local support groups, community and professional education, and a collaboration of Research Centers of Excellence advancing the science of LBD.
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Eldercare Locator
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–6:00 PM PST
The Eldercare Locator connects older adults, caregivers, and families nationwide with trustworthy local aging services, including transportation, home care, housing, and caregiver support. Trained information specialists are available by phone, text, and online chat, alongside a searchable directory, to help callers find services in their own community.
Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Eldercare Locator is the nation’s information and referral resource for older adults, people with disabilities, and the people who support them. Call, text, or chat with a trained specialist to be connected with local Area Agencies on Aging and community-based services, including help identifying and reporting suspected elder abuse or neglect.
Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST (8:00 AM – 9:00 PM ET), Monday – Friday
Date(s): Ongoing — no scheduled end date; available every weekday
Format: Virtual (phone, text, online chat, and website directory)
Platform: Phone, text, and chat — Call or text 1-800-677-1116 · Chat & Find a Resource
Phone/Alternative Access: Email — [email protected]
Elder Abuse Prevention & Information
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) · A national resource center providing research, best practices, and public information on preventing and responding to elder mistreatment. NCEA does not investigate or respond to individual reports. Call 1-855-500-3537 (ELDR), Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST.
Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · Call or text 988, or chat online, for confidential crisis support, 24 hours a day. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
About the Eldercare Locator
Launched in 1991, the Eldercare Locator is the only national information and referral resource serving the full spectrum of issues affecting older Americans. It is established and funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, part of the U.S. Administration for Community Living, and is administered nationally by USAging.
The Locator’s mission is to serve as a trusted gateway connecting older adults and people with disabilities to information and resources vital to their well-being and independence.
It serves older adults nationwide, along with the family members, caregivers, and professionals who support them, receiving about 400,000 requests for assistance each year.
Specialists connect callers with local Area Agencies on Aging and community-based services covering transportation, housing, benefits eligibility, home and community-based care, and elder abuse concerns.
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Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer’s Association operates a free, nationwide Helpline at 800.272.3900, connecting people living with dementia, caregivers, and families with live support, local resources, and crisis assistance in more than 200 languages. Trained Helpline Agents and master’s-level Care Consultants are available around the clock, 365 days a year, to help with everything from a new diagnosis to caregiver stress and care planning.
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · 800.272.3900 — available day or night, every day of the year
Support Services & Contact Information
Live Chat — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · Typically available Monday–Saturday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM PST
Online Contact Form — https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline · For non-urgent questions — response within 24 hours
E-News Sign-Up — https://www.alz.org/e-news · Weekly updates on Alzheimer’s care, support, and research
Website
Alzheimer’s Association — https://www.alz.org
About Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association was founded in 1980 by Jerome H. Stone and a group of family caregivers who saw the need for an organization to unite caregivers, provide support, and advance research into the disease. It is headquartered in Chicago with chapters in communities nationwide.
The Association’s mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association serves people living with dementia, caregivers, and families across the country through its 24/7 Helpline, local chapters, education programs, and support groups.
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Poison Help: Free 24/7 Guidance for Poison Emergencies
Reach out right away for any possible poisoning, even a minor or unexpected encounter with a medicine, product, plant, or creature.
Get free, confidential guidance any time, day or night, either online through webPOISONCONTROL or by phone at your regional poison center.
Primary Resources
webPOISONCONTROL — Get help online · Free, confidential, fully-automated triage tool available 24/7; provides a recommendation in under 3 minutes based on age, substance, amount, and symptoms.
Poison Control Phone Line — 1-800-222-1222 · Routes to the poison center serving your region; free, expert, and confidential, available 24/7.
Poison Control Website — poison.org · Central hub for poison prevention information, first aid guidance, and the webPOISONCONTROL tool.
Educational & Resource Programs
First Aid for Poisonings — Read the guide · Immediate steps to take before help arrives.
Is It a Poison? Substance Library — Search the library · Searchable articles on the safety of specific substances.
How to Get Help Online or by Phone — Learn more · Overview of both ways to reach Poison Control.
The Poison Post® Newsletter — Subscribe · Free quarterly e-newsletter with poison prevention tips.
Poison Control App — Apple App Store · Google Play
Support Services & Contact Information
Feedback Survey — Share your thoughts
Donate — Support Poison Control · Donations to this 501(c)(3) organization fund free, confidential poison emergency guidance.
Administrative & Media Inquiries — 202-362-3867 or email · For administrative or media inquiries only; not for poisoning advice.
About National Capital Poison Center
The National Capital Poison Center (NCPC) was founded in 1980 at the request of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with The George Washington University School of Medicine; it closed its telephone call center in 2025 to become the nation’s first fully-automated, all-digital Poison Control.
Its mission is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning by providing free, expert guidance 24/7.
NCPC serves the general public across the entire United States through webPOISONCONTROL, with more than half of reported cases involving children younger than six years old.
Its services include online triage guidance for poison exposures, poison prevention education, and hazard detection and surveillance work with regulators and industry.
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Alyssa Daye Gardens Groundbreaking: 31 Homes for Families in Recovery
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Peer Company broke ground on Alyssa Daye Gardens, 31 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for families in recovery in Southeast Portland. The new homes sit next door to The Peer Company Recovery Campus, where residents can choose peer-delivered services and wraparound support.
The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, is an inclusive, peer-run nonprofit that supports recovery and wellness through lived experience.
Alyssa Daye Gardens Groundbreaking Ceremony
Elected officials, funders, partners, staff, and supporters gathered Tuesday afternoon to mark the start of construction. Emily Nelson, Director of The Peer Company’s Oregon Peer Training & Innovation Center and Alyssa’s sister, spoke for the family and remembered Alyssa as someone with a huge heart who made room for everyone and wanted people to know they belonged.
Guests included Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards, Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang, representatives of U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Roberto Franco, Deputy Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services. Janie Gullickson, Executive Director of The Peer Company, shared that families deserve a stable home and a community that believes in their future, and that Alyssa Daye Gardens brings those two things together.
Alyssa Daye Gardens is named in loving memory of Alyssa Daye, daughter of Executive Director Janie Gullickson, who loved children and believed deeply in family and connection. In her honor, the site will include pink flowering trees, her favorite color, that will bloom each February, the month of her birthday.
The project is designed to keep families together. Too often, families facing houselessness and seeking support must separate to reach recovery services and housing. Alyssa Daye Gardens offers a different path, joining stable, long-term housing with voluntary, peer-delivered services and wraparound support at the peer community center next door, which completes the vision for the Recovery Campus. Permanent supportive housing is a nationally recognized, evidence-based model shown to reduce chronic homelessness, and the support comes from people with lived experience who understand the journey.
Date(s): Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Location: Next door to The Peer Company Recovery Campus, 8935 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266 (Lents neighborhood)
Primary Resources
The Peer Company website — https://thepeercompany.org · Organization information and updates
Self Referrals — https://mhaoforegon.jotform.com/230465659323156 · Request peer-delivered services from The Peer Company
The Peer Company Recovery Campus project page — https://www.holstarc.com/project/the-peer-company-recovery-campus/ · Design details about the campus next to Alyssa Daye Gardens
Social Media Connections
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ThePeerCompany/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thepeercompany/
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepeercompany/
YouTube — https://youtube.com/channel/UCry4n5afXrL5W2pFgXsw16w
Contact The Peer Company
Address: 8935 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
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Selected Peer Workforce Training and Continuing Education – Virtual, Fre, Sliding Scale, or with Scholarship Support
Event times are shown in Pacific time.
These trainings resources are for Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Family and Youth Support Specialists, support group facilitators, and others in the peer workforce who want to grow their skills and keep their certifications current.
Offerings range from live webinars and facilitator think tanks to multi-session virtual trainings and self-paced courses, all free or offered on a sliding scale, and many of them count toward continuing education hours, including Oregon’s suicide-prevention requirement for Traditional Health Workers.
ACORN
ACORN is an online continuing education provider approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), offering courses free of charge courtesy of the Oregon Health Authority.
Training & Professional Development
Suicide Prevention: Responding with Care
A self-paced course introducing the 5 Action Steps model, direct conversations about suicidal thoughts, referrals and follow-up within your role, and sociocultural attunement. The course addresses Oregon’s suicide-prevention continuing education requirement under ORS 676.866.
Eligibility: Traditional Health Workers, including Peer Support Specialists, Peer Wellness Specialists, Community Health Workers, Birth Doulas, and Qualified Mental Health Associates
Cost: Free, 3 CE hours, approved by OHA and MHACBO
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/suicide-prevention
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — Doors to Wellbeing
The Copeland Center’s Doors to Wellbeing program hosts a free monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series that brings peer leaders and people with lived experience together to expand peer specialist skills and practices.
Events & Meetings
Peer Specialist Webinar Series
One-hour webinars presented by peer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. Posted sessions are “When Someone Needs You: Tools for Staying Well While Supporting Others” on September 29 and “The Power and Importance of Belonging” on October 27. The series usually meets on the last Tuesday of each month except December, and new dates are posted on the Copeland Center’s training calendar.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 29 and October 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJC7wSiJRmCqsnH4fMNAaA
On-Demand Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Recordings
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each; two special sessions run 2 hours
More than 100 past webinars on topics such as ethics in peer support, healthy boundaries, gender inclusive facilitation, and building community support groups. Every recording includes an automatic certificate; most are free, and a few carry a $2.50 fee.
Access: https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national peer-directed organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders, including through a network of chapters and support groups.
Events & Meetings
Facilitator Think Tank
A one-hour discussion where DBSA support group facilitators bring questions or topics and share ideas with one another. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): August 13, October 8, and December 10, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/16a205394f5b440396fbd58e4d1596c0
Chapter Think Tank
A one-hour discussion for DBSA chapter leaders to share questions, topics, and ideas. Please register at least one day in advance.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 10 and November 12, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01975b38900a775682b0aa18c61dac02
Next Level Thinking: Facilitator Resources
A 90-minute session led by National Support Group Facilitator Trainer Shannon Emerich of DBSA Lehigh Valley, exploring DBSA facilitator resources and brainstorming ways to use them in support groups and with chapter members.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): September 17, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ffd639b81784bd0b76b23b0e8f13b26
Next Level Thinking: Sticky Situations
A 90-minute session hosted by experienced DBSA support group facilitator trainers, focused on navigating challenging moments in support groups. Registration details are posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page.
Time: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Date(s): November 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/facilitatorresources/
Training & Professional Development
Basic Support Group Facilitator Training
An 8-hour introductory training taught by experienced facilitators across two to three sessions, with lecture, question-and-answer segments, and mock facilitation practice. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of participation.
Application Window or Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST each day; fourth-quarter sessions in November or December 2026, with dates posted on DBSA’s facilitator resources page
Eligibility: Peers working with a DBSA chapter or support group, endorsed or referred by a chapter leader
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual
Access: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f41f1e5e2dc94dc6b8c0137ca7309052
HealtheKnowledge
HealtheKnowledge is a free online learning platform managed by the Collaborative to Advance Health Services at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hosting self-paced courses from SAMHSA-funded technical assistance centers.
Training & Professional Development
Family Peer Specialist Through the Lifespan
An 8-hour self-paced course from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center exploring the family peer specialist role across every stage of life.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=921
Family Peer Specialist Role Modules
Five 45-minute courses from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, each focused on a different family peer perspective: parents and caregivers, kinship caregivers, siblings, adult children, and partners or spouses.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=peer
Peer Integration into Treatment and Recovery Courts
A 6-hour SAMHSA-funded course on bringing peer support into treatment and recovery court programs.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=657
Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care
A 1-hour course from the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center on person-centered peer support for people in recovery from opioid use.
Cost: Free with a certificate of completion; optional CE credit is $5 per credit hour
Format: Virtual, on demand
Access: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=448
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC is a national membership organization for addiction and recovery professionals, including peer recovery support specialists, and offers a free webinar series open to all.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Fifteen recorded webinars for peer recovery professionals, covering storytelling, peer supervision, telehealth, ethics and boundaries, and problem-solving skills.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars
Peer-Focused Recorded Webinars
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Six additional free recordings for the peer workforce: Navigating Ethical Boundaries: Decision Making for Peer Support Specialists and Addiction Counselors; Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers; Essential Clinical and Peer Supervision Practices in Substance Use Disorder Services; The Peer Model: The Ethics in Efficacy; Sequential Intercept Model of Peer Support in Criminal Justice; and Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers.
Access: https://www.naadac.org/on-demand-webinars
Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
The Northwest ATTC hosts free monthly webinars for addiction treatment and recovery support workers across the region, with presentations on a wide range of topics.
Events & Meetings
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior
Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA, of the University of Washington share core mindfulness practices and exercises that help people work with triggers and cravings in recovery.
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): September 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6rJX0zDSJmoknSq-cMKUw
Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Substance Use Disorders
Christian Hendershot, PhD, of the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares current research on GLP-1 medications and substance use, co-sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. Up to 1.5 CE/CME credits are available.
Time: Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Date(s): October 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaWdFAwWR1ChXJ3i1iPuGg
Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
The Northwest PTTC is a SAMHSA-funded center that supports prevention practitioners, allied partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Events & Meetings
Promoting Healthy Digital Media Use in Adolescence to Support Mental and Behavioral Health
Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg of the University of Washington explores how digital technology and social media affect young people, with strategies for supporting healthy digital habits at home, at school, and among peers. Participants receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): October 20, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rvc_mv7SdSQXb5dAUZW-Q
Training & Professional Development
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy
An interactive five-week learning series on shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy helps families, schools, coalitions, and communities build protection. Participants attend all five sessions, complete up to one hour of independent work between sessions, and stay on camera for most of each session.
Application Window or Dates: Thursdays, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST; registration closes October 8, 2026
Eligibility: Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; limited to 25 participants
Cost: Free, 12.5-hour certificate of attendance
Format: Virtual
Access: https://pttclearning.org/building-protection-using-the-social-development-strategy-sds-registration/
University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation
The Center for Practice Transformation, part of the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, supports evidence-based practice through a free webinar series that includes sessions for peer support specialists.
On-Demand Resources
Peer Support Specialists Webinar Archive
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 1 hour each
Past webinars in the Center’s Peer Support Specialists category are free to stream at any time, and most offer one CEU through a purchased post-test. New live webinars are announced on the Center’s continuing education page.
Access: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/webinars/category/peer-support-specialists/
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Training & Professional Development
When Conversation Turns to Suicide
A 16-hour training grounded in the Alternatives to Suicide approach, covering myth-busting, frameworks for conversation, connections between trauma and suicide, and power-sharing. Participants receive a certificate after attending all sessions, and the training is not recorded.
Application Window or Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12, 14, 19, and 21, 2027, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Eligibility: Open to providers, family members, peer supporters, first responders, and anyone who wants to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
Cost: Sliding scale
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-january-2027-tickets-2000418562771
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, available 24/7
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