Mental Health Peer Advocates - September Information Sessions (01 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

CCC Youth & Family Mental Health Peer Advocate Program

September Information Sessions

We invite young adults, parents, and community members who are passionate about mental health and community wellbeing to become trained peer advocates. Participants will receive professional training, develop practical support skills, and gain opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Program Information

Evening Sessions
- September 9, 6:00–9:00 PM, CCC -11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110
- September 23, 6:00–9:00 PM, CCC -11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110

The refreshments will be provided. Please Stop by with any questions or concerns.

Who Can Apply
- Youth Peer Advocates (ages 18–30) with lived experience of mental health challenges
- Family Peer Advocates who are parents or caregivers supporting children facing mental health challenges

Training Benefits

Participants will gain professional skills and receive stipends as they progress through the credentialing pathway:

• Step 1: Complete Level 1 Credentialing – $250 stipend
• Step 2: Earn Provisional Credential – $500 stipend
• Step 3: Begin Employment as Peer Advocate – $1,500 stipend

The program is supported through the New York State Peer Advocates Workforce Development Initiative and implemented in partnership with Vanderheyden and the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Community members interested in becoming advocates or learning more are encouraged to attend the information session.

For questions: president@cccalbany.org
Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.

心理健康同伴倡导者项目

9月信息交流会

该项目面向青年、家长以及关心社区心理健康的居民招募学员。参与者将接受专业培训，学习实用支持技能，并通过自身经验帮助面临心理健康挑战的人群。

项目信息

说明与交流会

9月9日, 6:00–8:00 PM, CCC -11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110
9月23日, 6:00–8:00 PM, CCC -11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110

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招募对象
- 青年同伴倡导者（18–30岁）：经历过心理疾病或健康挑战的青年
- 家庭同伴倡导者：正在或曾经支持孩子面对心理健康挑战的家长或照护者

项目收获

参与者在完成不同阶段培训后可获得补助：

• 第一阶段：完成一级认证 - 补助 $250
• 第二阶段：获得临时认证 - 补助 $500
• 第三阶段：开始从事同伴倡导者工作 - 补助 $1,500

该项目由纽约州心理健康办公室支持，并与Vanderheyden合作开展。

欢迎对心理健康支持和社区服务感兴趣的青年和家庭报名参加。

咨询邮箱：president@cccalbany.org
扫描海报二维码即可申请。

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Mental Health Peer Advocates - September Information Sessions (01 Sep 2026)

Program Information

Training Benefits

项目信息

项目收获