First Priority Peer Support Program (FPPSP)

 

To: Healthcare workers who would like structured training to provide support to fellow peers and colleagues by becoming Peer Supporters; Organizational leaders looking to promote a culture of employee wellness and support through a structured Peer Support program From: CO-CARES Team (Colorado Alliance for Resilient & Equitable Systems for the Health Care Workforce) Are you familiar with the inner workings of your organization, and want to proactively help others in your workplace?   CO-CARES is supporting a free program that trains peer supporters across organizations.   Being a peer supporter can enrich both your purpose and help others in need. As a Certified Peer Supporter, you will: Be a contact and referral person for colleagues who may seek help Become equipped to proactively reach out and support colleagues reacting from stress Support a culture of organizational wellness and support  The First Priority Peer Support Program (FPPSP) is a hybrid training program (online and live training) that equips fellow colleagues as Peer Supporters: trained peers who are able to proactively reach out to fellow healthcare workers, to support work and life stressors and be able to respond to peers after critical or stressful events.   Peer Supporters are trained in a variety of topics, including mental health, stress and trauma, confidentiality, and crisis navigation. The program also offers ongoing support with resources, monthly check-ins, and quarterly trainings. Leadership support for the program is recommended.   To register for FPPSP, click here. If you have questions about the program, are a leader and would like to bring this training to your staff, or would like a representative to speak to your leadership about the program, email FPPeer@uccs.edu. See what Certified Peer Supporters had to say about this program: “The Peer Support Program has been such a great program for CDOT employees. The training provided to the Peer Supporters has really equipped me with additional tools to handle almost any issues that our organization and its employees go through. The overall running of the program has been very professional, supportive and has remained that way the entire two years I have been a part of the program.” – W. G.