G4 - Never Underestimate the Power of Peer Support: Lessons and Innovations

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM ET

Location: 103B

This session will focus multiple dimensions of peer support---the impact in individual lives, the nature and unique characteristics of peer support, what gets in the way and innovative settings and approaches for the delivery of peer support.

Learning Objectives:

Identify two core components of peer support
Describe one barrier to peer support and one strategy to address that barrier.
Discuss innovative settings for peer support delivery.

Moderator(s)

Joan Kenerson King, RN, MSN

Senior Integrated Health Consultant
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Telford, Pennsylvania

Breakout Presenter(s)

Steve Miccio, BA, CPRP

CEO
People USA
Poughkeepsie, New York
HG

Harold Grimes, CT Certifies PSS, National Certified PSS

Peer Support Specialsit
Institute for Hispanic Families (Catholic Charities)
Hartford, Connecticut
Miracle Akortha, PSS, MHPS, CFP

Peer Support Supervisor
The Center for Health Care Services
San Antonio, Texas