Peer Support Training

Hilo, Hawaii - Congratulations to four new peer support specialists. They recently completed their 40-hour peer training under the Peer Support Kōkua Project.

Training was held 3/21/22 to 3/25/22. The next training will be on Oahu set for 4/18/22 to 4/22/22. You can request more information by going to the contact page (click here) and selecting program participation. Please provide your name, and contact information, and one of the training team members will get back to you. The Peer Support Kōkua Project (PSKP) is a vocational, leadership and training opportunity to focus on the genius of those with lived experience, seeking to support others involved in the child welfare and criminal/juvenile justice systems. Native Hawaiian Justice involved women are a focus to help those transitioning from incarceration, along with Parent partners to help those within the Child Welfare system, and finally young adults, to assist those transitioning from the Hawaii Youth Correctional Center. Training, support with internship placement, help with getting full certification with the Dept. of Health, assistance with employment placement, and being part of a growing peer support professional support group are also part of PSKP. Congratulations again to our four trained peer support specialists from Hilo - great work everyone, including all of the trainers!