Peer support specialists often serve as first responders to individuals who are experiencing a crisis in the community and who are at risk of interfacing with the justice system. However, standardized peer trainings do not always include specific considerations for responding to a behavioral health crisis, such as physical safety and risk for secondary trauma.

This webinar will present practical information from the field and highlight new innovations to support peers who respond to mental and substance use crises at Intercept 0 of the Sequential Intercept Model. Presenters will discuss safety considerations, opportunities for leveraging technology, and promising practices that have emerged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.