Peer Supervision: A Model for Enhanced Vocational and Emotional Support

• By: Elaine Edelman, PhD, LCSW, CASAC-Adv. Kansas State University Michael Collins, CRPA, RCPF, CHW Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center
• April 21st, 2026
• harm reduction, life skills development, lived experience, mental health support, peer services, Spring 2026 Issue, substance use recovery, vocational support, workforce wellbeing
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For many of us in the field of mental health and substance use disorder, the idea of peer services feels like a new and welcome change that brings with it equity and a workforce with a more complete perspective on lived experience. Many people are surprised to learn that peer services have a...

The Need for Community-Based Early Intervention for Youth and Young Adults at Early Stages of Substance Use/Abuse

• By: Fern A. Zagor, LCSW, ACSW Rosemarie Stazzone, RN Melissa Singer, MS Basilio Allen, BS
• January 1st, 2020
• community-based programs, early use intervention, high-risk youth, life skills development, substance use prevention, supportive employment, trauma-informed care, youth empowerment
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There is a serious gap in the continuum of services between Prevention and Treatment services for high risk youth and young adults at early stages of substance use. When we speak to these youth what we often hear is, “Prevention, education? I know it all! I could even teach the course!” Or,...