PeerTAC Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center

Organizational Growth and Capacity Building for Family and Youth Peer Run Programs and Organizations

Are you interested in growing your Family Peer or Youth Peer Program?

Programs and organizations run or led by family and youth peers are key stakeholders in the expansion of family and youth peer support services. If you are interested in growing your family or youth peer program or organization, we invite you to view this video series on programmatic and organizational growth and capacity building.

This series of five videos, split into two parts, covers key practices to support organizational growth, including identifying funding sources, developing grants, and collaborating with community partners. The series also covers core principles of organizational capacity building and family and youth peer leadership. The video series is accompanied by resource handouts to further the learning. Check out the series below!

Part 1: Organizational Growth

Organizational Growth: Collaboration for Family & Youth Peer Programs & Organizations (Pt1 Vid2)
In this second video, we will provide information on collaboration among family and youth peer programs with key stakeholders as an important next step to support the growing demand of peer support. This video will include information to increase your connections and ideas to expand on your referral network.

Organizational Growth: Grant Narratives for Family & Youth Peer Programs & Organizations (Pt1 Vid3)
In this third video, we will more specifically focus on building a strong grant narrative and meeting requirements as you prepare a funding application.

Part 2: Capacity Building

Capacity Building: Leadership in Family & Youth Peer Programs & Organizations (Pt2 Vid2)
In this video, we will provide an overview of program leadership best practices for family and youth peer programs, offering information to increase your understanding and knowledge of leadership and program management.

*This training and all materials are products created via Cooperative Agreement #H79 SM082962-04 and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health.

About the Presenter

Rebecca Evansky, LMSW, Executive Director of the Wellness Collaborative of New York is supporting the growth of peer support services leading an Independent Practice Association comprised of twelve peer-led provider organizations, spanning New York State. Advancing the collaborative foundation to ensure quality and authenticity of peer support services and shifting towards sustainability under value-based contracting. Prior to this work, she was responsible for overseeing initiatives focused on treatment and prevention of substance use disorders, working to strengthen infrastructure and cultivate strong partnerships across the region as part of the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program at the Adirondack Health Institute. Her professional career has been dedicated to behavioral health and wellness initiatives. Known as a compassionate advocate for special victims, working in direct services for over 20 years, including legal and medical advocacy and continues dedicated service as a volunteer to her local domestic violence hotline. Rebecca is a skilled presenter in trauma informed practices, health and wellness planning, collaborative and community partnerships and strategic planning.