Learn AboutPeer Workforce
RecoveryPeople's peer-to-career programming supports individuals and family members in recovery pursue meaningful vocations in the helping field and beyond. We are an accredited training entity and continuing education provider that offers scholarships to eligible individuals who want to use their lived experience and specialized training to help others initiate and sustain long term recovery from substance use or other mental health challenges.
Based in Texas, we cultivate a statewide network of peer workers, instructors, supervisors, training entities, employers and other stakeholders to identify challenges, share successes and develop solutions. Plus, we work with partners across the nation to help strengthen the recovery profession and field.
Click on one of the peer workforce roles below to learn more.
Peer WorkforceProjects
Through the support of funders and sponsors, we are able to offer peer worker education at low to no cost to participants. Some a open to the public, others are only available to network members or scholarship winners. Learn more about our current projects below.
Recovery House Manager Fellowship
The Recovery House Manager Fellowship is a HRSA-funded project that support eligible individuals pursuing Recovery House Manager Certification: Underwrites tuition costs Provides stipends to students as they complete field experience…
Peer WorkforceEvents
RecoveryPeople hosts numerous events throughout the year, both in-person and virtual. A selection of upcoming Peer Workforce events are listed below; you can also take a look at the full calendar for a list of all available opportunities!
Peer WorkforceNews
January 2025- Substance Use Priorities in the 89th Legislative Session Date: January 15, 2025 Time: 12pm – 1pm CT Location: Virtual (zoom, registration required) Are you passionate about substance use…
Anna Unnerstall is a person in long-term recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Compassionate and driven to help others, Anna spent over a decade working at the micro…
PRESS RELEASE Mike Ferrer receives RecoveryPeople’s 2024 Media Award of the Year Austin, TX – RecoveryPeople is delighted to announce that Mike Ferrer has been awarded the RecoveryPeople Media Award…
Press Release Regina Ybarra receives RecoveryPeople’s 2024 Peer of the Year Award RecoveryPeople is proud to announce that Regina Ybarra, the Project Coordinator at Punto de Partida Opioid Crisis Center…
PRESS RELEASE Joe Powell receives RecoveryPeople’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award In recognition of his life’s work promoting recovery, RecoveryPeople is excited to announce Joe Powell as our 2024 Lifetime Achievement…
