The quadruple aim of better outcomes, lower costs, healthier populations, and happier providers in health care improvement is pushing leaders to be more creative in promoting and supporting the wellbeing of the people they serve. The growing field of peer support is positioned to bring these goals to reality.

To learn how the integration and expansion of peer support throughout health care can help meet the needs of consumers, join Mental Health America (MHA) for a 60-minute presentation on the basics of peer support. Hear from leading experts in the field and get your questions answered.

Participants will be invited to join our upcoming virtual courses, Employing Peers 101 and Peers for Payers and Health Systems.

Presenter:

Patrick Hendry, NCPS, is the Vice President of Peer Advocacy, Supports, and Services at Mental Health America. He has worked as a mental health advocate for the past twenty-four years. His areas of expertise include peer-provided services, self-directed care, recovery-based trainings, organizational development, and management and sustainability. He is the former Executive Director of the Florida Peer Network and has assisted in the development of numerous peer-run programs and organizations. Patrick is a strong supporter of the inclusion of mental health consumers in all aspects of the behavioral health system.