Peer Advocates - April & May Events and Information Sessions (17 Apr 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

CCC Youth & Family Mental Health Peer Advocate Program

April & May Events and 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

Office Hours:
- April 12, 1:00–3:45 PM, CCC Chinese School (Shaker MS)
Evening Sessions:
- April 29, 5:30–7:30 PM, Taichi Bubble Tea - 800 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110
- May 13, 7:00–9:00 PM, Join the Young Professionals Club event for mental wellness, CCC -11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110
- May 27, 5:30–7:30 PM, CCC -11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110

Registration is required and 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

4-5月活动和信息会

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

办公时间
- 周日，4月12日，下午 1:00 -3:45，华社中文学校 (Shaker中学) - Caferia

说明会与交流会

4月29日, 5:30–7:30 PM, Taichi Bubble Tea - 800 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110
5月13日, 7:00–9:00 PM, Join the Young Professionals Club event for mental wellness, CCC -11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110
5月27日, 5:30–7:30 PM, CCC -11 Avis Dr, Latham, NY 12110

需提前报名，现场提供茶点。请向我们咨询任何问题或疑虑

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。