2026 All Peer Conference Workshop Proposal
DEADLINE: July 31, 2026
The 2026 All Peer Conference is for ALL peers in Tennessee:
Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS), Certified Family Support Specialists (CFSS), and Certified Young Adult Peer Specialists (CYAPSS).
Workshop sessions are one hour and should include enough time for Q&A.
Proposals will be reviewed by the Workshops Committee, and the selected presenters will be notified shortly after the deadline.
Please note that this is a hybrid event, and all presenters are expected to be in person. Your session will be recorded.
Suggested Workshop Topic Ideas
- Peer support best practices and skill development
- Trauma-informed care and recovery approaches
- Justice-related topics (adult and youth involvement)
- Homelessness and community support systems
- Ethics in peer support
- Youth and family peer support strategies
- Lived experience storytelling and recovery journeys
- Engagement and retention in peer services
- Innovative or emerging peer support models
- Veteran lived experience, storytelling, and support
2026
Peer Conference Award Nominations
Are Now
Open!
Do you know an outstanding Certified Peer Recovery
Specialist (CPRS), Certified Family Support Specialist (CFSS), or Certified
Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Specialist (CYAPSS) who deserves to be
recognized?
Now is your opportunity to celebrate the peer
specialists who inspire others through their dedication, compassion, and
commitment to recovery and wellness.
Whether they’ve made a difference in your life,
supported your recovery journey, or consistently demonstrate the values of peer
support, we encourage you to nominate them for a 2026 Peer Conference Award!
Who Can Nominate?
Anyone! Family members, friends, colleagues,
supervisors, and community members are all welcome to submit nominations.
Who Is Eligible?
To receive an award, nominees must hold a current CPRS,
CFSS, or CYAPSS certification in Tennessee.
Nomination Deadline
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize someone who is
making a lasting impact in the peer support community!
Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible peer
specialists who strengthen recovery across Tennessee.
The 2026 Peer Conference Awards Committee Nominee Information – Tell us all about the amazing peer you’re nominating!
