Peer Doula Program

Center for Health and Recovery (CHR), formerly known as CHEEERS has partnered with Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to provide Peer Doula Training. This program is designed to provide individuals with lived experience, who are not currently credentialed to provide Peer Recovery Support services, with an opportunity gain not only Peer Recovery Support Certification  but also become a Certified Birth Doula to work with pregnant women who have mental health and or substance use disorders. Funding provided through ADHS pays for the training and travel for individuals living in Northern or Southern Arizona. Space is limited, contact us soon! 

Peer Support Doula

Are you a person with lived experience interested in becoming a

Credentialed Peer Recovery Support Specialist and a Certified Birth Doula?

 

Center for Health and Recovery formerly known as CHEEERS

Is offering a unique opportunity to individuals in Arizona with lived experience to become Credentialed as Peer Recovery Support Specialists and Certified Birth Doulas

to work with pregnant women.

 This project is funded through Arizona Department of Health and is at no cost to those that receive the training. The goal is to expand availability of culturally competent maternal mental health peer support services and community-based support for families during and after pregnancy!

60- hour Peer Recovery Support Credentialing Course

 

Must attend both virtual

 and in person training

2 consecutive weeks

 

Hotel/mileage and Per Diem will be compensated for Northern AZ and Southern AZ attendees for the in-person portion of Peer Support Training.

 

We have 7 openings for this opportunity !

Don’t Delay, contact us today!

Training Details:

 

Peer Recovery Support Training

 

Virtual Classroom

August 22^nd - August 26, 2022

9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Must attend all 5 days of training

 

In Person Training

August 29^th -September 2^nd, 2022

@ CHR in Phoenix

9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Must attend all 5 days in person

 

All Participants must receive 80% or higher on written exam on final day to gain credentials. Must commit to Birth Doula Training and Credentialing program after completion of Peer Recovery Support Training.

 

 

Once Peer Credentials are obtained individuals will be enrolled in Doula Training to receive certification.

To learn more and apply for this program

 

 

Contact

Lisa Zaran

Lisa.Zaran@cheeers.org

 Or

Carlie Mooney

Carlie.Mooney@cheeers.org

                                

 

            to learn more

             Call us today

602-246-7607

 

Peer Recovery Support Employment Training

 Our Peer Recovery Support Employment Training is new, improved and ready to launch !  

Visit our Website to learn more about the program and how you can apply ! 

October classes are filling up, so don't delay ! 

https://www.cheeers.org/education---employment.html

Open House and Art Walk

 

You are invited to join us at CHEEERS to tour our expanded campus, enjoy the beautiful artwork of our participants and to learn more about what we do !

Tuesday, October 5^th, 2021

11:45am  – 3:00 pm

@ 1950 W. Heatherbrae Drive Suite  10

Phoenix, Az 85015

 

Agenda includes:

12:00 pm Ribbon Cutting and Welcome from  our Board of Directors

(Officially opening  our expanded campus and new Creative Arts Building)

A light lunch will be available for our guests in attendance from 12pm- 1pm. 

12:30 – 3pm  ARTWALK and Tours 

See and enjoy the artwork of our program participants while learning more about what we do.

Guided Tours by Staff and participants to answer all your questions and much more…

 This event will be open to family members, clinical teams, our Board of Directors, supporters, and funders. Masks are required for unvaccinated attendees. Others are encouraged to wear a mask indoors for this event.  Hand sanitization stations will be available and universal precautions will be taken.

For those wishing to support CHEEERS we will be collecting donations to support the purchase of essential clothing items for those in need.  A portion or all the funds collected  on this date will be used to purchase socks, undergarments.  CHEEERS is a Qualified Charitable Organization , therefore your donation * may be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar Arizona tax credit. * Please consult your tax professional- Donation not required, please join us ! Learn more www.cheeeers.org

TRIPLE P Accredited

 

CHEEERS is very proud to have 3 accredited trainers in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program).  

Roy Monroe, Carlie Shillet – Mooney  and Jessica Bolland have completed the competency-based accreditation process and have demonstrated proficiency in delivering Triple P. The accreditation process is quite involved and designed to ensure trainers will deliver the program  competently and successfully within the community.  Roy, Carlie and Jessica have passed the competency exam to achieve their accreditation ! Congratulations.

Roy and Carlie provide the Positive Parenting Program to inmates at Perryville and Lewis Prison as a part of CHEEERS TIP programming .  

Jessica will focus on services offered in the community to CHEEERS members and those who are in transitioning back into the community following incarceration.

More about Triple P

Triple P Positive Parenting Program is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. Triple P is currently used in more than 25 countries and has been shown to work across cultures, socio-economic groups and in many kinds of family structures.

Congratulations to each of  you ! 

COVID-19 Internet Access

Important information to help you stay connected! 

Information about Internet Services and Access

The Federal Communications Commission has an agreement which states that providers will waive late fees, not cutoff service for lack of payment, and open hot-spots for increased accessibility to the internet. Visit docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-363033A1 for information.

Please visit the following websites for the latest details on how to sign-up and leverage these services.

Cox Communications Response: Cox Communications offers a range of services and packages for the next 60 days (for ex, free access to over 650,000 Wi-Fi hot spots; residential customers in the company’s Starter, StraightUp Internet and Connect2Compete packages will be automatically upgraded to speeds of 50 Mbps). Visit www.cox.com/residential/internet/learn/cox-hotspots.

Comcast COVID-19 Response: Comcast offers free Wi-Fi for 2 months to low income families plus all Xfinity hot-spots are free to the public during this time. Visit corporate.comcast.com/covid-19.

Charter Free Internet: Visit corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12-and-college-student-households-and-more

AT&T COVID-19 Response: At&T offers open hot-spots, unlimited data to existing customers, and $10/month plans to low income families. Visit https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html

Verizon COVID-19 Response: There are no special offers, but Verizon is following the FCC agreement. Visit www.verizon.com/about/news/our-response-coronavirus.

Sprint COVID-19 Response: Sprint is following the FCC agreement and will provide unlimited data to existing customers. Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Sprint will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge. Visit newsroom.sprint.com/covid-19-updates-sprint-responds.

T-Mobile COVID-19 Response: T-Mobile is following the FCC agreement and providing unlimited data to existing customers. It will soon allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge. Visit www.t-mobile.com/news/t-mobile-update-on-covid-19-response.

CHEEERS receives SAMHSA Grant to train Peers as Doulas

CHEEERS receives SAMHSA Grant to train Peers as Doulas

CHEEERS offers unique training opportunity to Arizona credentialed Peer Supports.

Under a unique and innovative program CHEEERS Recovery Center has received funding though SAMHSA’s Building Communities of Recovery Grants to provide credentialed Peer/ Recovery Supports who currently or plan to work with pregnant women with substance use disorders specialized training to become a certified Doula.

What’s a Doula?

A doula, also known as a birth companion, birth coach or post-birth supporter, is a non-medical person who assists a woman before, during, or after childbirth, to provide emotional support and physical help if needed. They also may provide support to the mother's partner and family. 

Why?

CHEEERS believes that Peer Support is part of the solution to address Arizona’s Opiate and Substance Use Epidemic. Integrated Health addressing the whole person, providing support for pregnancy and recovery; it’s a win win! 

• Consider that in the date range of June15, 2017 – November 21, 2018, Arizona reported 1450 babies with Neonatal Abstinence Disorder, and estimated that only 51% of women with Opiate Addiction are receiving the recommended treatment while pregnant. 
• We know that pregnant women often do not seek services and support due to fear, judgment and shame and we know that Peer Support can help.  Receiving proper treatment, care and support is critical in the woman’s health and in the health of her baby. 
• Providing Arizona’s peer supports with doula training will better prepare the workforce to assist pregnant women through the prenatal care, birth and post-partum phases while supporting the unique issues relating to recovery and substance use.  
• Continuous support during pregnancy and birth from a person outside the mother's family or social circle, is associated with reduced mortality rates, improved overall health of the mother and the baby, shorter labor time,  and a lower need for medical interventions and can reduce a mothers' negative feelings about their childbirth experience.
•  Our trained Peers as Doulas will be better equipped and qualified to assist with not only the recovery aspects of the women’s journey, but also the birthing process and how to support healthy pregnancy and outcomes for both the mother and infant.

 How 

This unique opportunity will provide Arizona’s Peer Recovery Specialists with training to include testing and certification costs to become a doula and  work with Pregnant, Post- Partum women (and their families) who have substance use and mental health disorders. 

The initial Doula Training will be provided in a 2 day class in Maricopa County as well as in Northern and Southern Arizona.  Becoming a certified doula requires additional classes, providing continuous in labor support for 3 births and references from 2 mothers and the medical practitioners.  CHEEERS has contracted with trainers and will assist Peers in receiving required trainings and working through the process. All fees associated with materials and classes will be covered under the grant.  To learn more about the Certification process visit www.dona.org/become-a-doula/

Training Schedule:

February:  Thursday 2/20 & Friday 2/21, 2020 

Phoenix, At CHEEERS RECOVERY CENTER 

 Must be present both days 8:30 to 5:30 pm 

May:  Thursday 5/7 & Friday 5/8 , 2020

in Tucson

LOCATION TBD,

Must be present both days 

September:  Thursday 9/10 & Friday 9/11, 2020 

Location TBD

must be present both days 

Eligibility

To be eligible, individuals must be credentialed peer supports in Arizona, or be a person with lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder, who is willing to become credentialed as a Peer and complete the Doula Certification as well.  CHEEERS will offer both trainings under the program.  Class sizes are limited to 10-12 individuals.

Please contact Lisa Zaran , Project Coordinator for Building Communities of Recovery Grant at 602-246-7607 ext. 2130   for more information and to register for the trainings.

Lisa.zaran@cheeers.org

CHEEERS receives SAMHSA Grant to train Peers as Doulas

CHEEERS offers unique training opportunity to Arizona credentialed Peer Supports.

Under a unique and innovative program CHEEERS Recovery Center has received funding though SAMHSA’s Building Communities of Recovery Grants to provide credentialed Peer/ Recovery Supports who currently or plan to work with pregnant women with substance use disorders specialized training to become a certified Doula.

What’s a Doula?

A doula, also known as a birth companion, birth coach or post-birth supporter, is a non-medical person who assists a woman before, during, or after childbirth, to provide emotional support and physical help if needed. They also may provide support to the mother's partner and family. 

Why?

CHEEERS believes that Peer Support is part of the solution to address Arizona’s Opiate and Substance Use Epidemic. Integrated Health addressing the whole person, providing support for pregnancy and recovery; it’s a win win! 

• Consider that in the date range of June15, 2017 – November 21, 2018, Arizona reported 1450 babies with Neonatal Abstinence Disorder, and estimated that only 51% of women with Opiate Addiction are receiving the recommended treatment while pregnant. 
• We know that pregnant women often do not seek services and support due to fear, judgment and shame and we know that Peer Support can help.  Receiving proper treatment, care and support is critical in the woman’s health and in the health of her baby. 
• Providing Arizona’s peer supports with doula training will better prepare the workforce to assist pregnant women through the prenatal care, birth and post-partum phases while supporting the unique issues relating to recovery and substance use.  
• Continuous support during pregnancy and birth from a person outside the mother's family or social circle, is associated with reduced mortality rates, improved overall health of the mother and the baby, shorter labor time,  and a lower need for medical interventions and can reduce a mothers' negative feelings about their childbirth experience.
•  Our trained Peers as Doulas will be better equipped and qualified to assist with not only the recovery aspects of the women’s journey, but also the birthing process and how to support healthy pregnancy and outcomes for both the mother and infant.

 How 

This unique opportunity will provide Arizona’s Peer Recovery Specialists with training to include testing and certification costs to become a doula and  work with Pregnant, Post- Partum women (and their families) who have substance use and mental health disorders. 

The initial Doula Training will be provided in a 2 day class in Maricopa County as well as in Northern and Southern Arizona.  Becoming a certified doula requires additional classes, providing continuous in labor support for 3 births and references from 2 mothers and the medical practitioners.  CHEEERS has contracted with trainers and will assist Peers in receiving required trainings and working through the process. All fees associated with materials and classes will be covered under the grant.  To learn more about the Certification process visit www.dona.org/become-a-doula/

Training Schedule:

February:  Thursday 2/20 & Friday 2/21, 2020 

Phoenix, At CHEEERS RECOVERY CENTER 

 Must be present both days 8:30 to 5:30 pm 

May:  Thursday 5/7 & Friday 5/8 , 2020

in Tucson

LOCATION TBD,

Must be present both days 

September:  Thursday 9/10 & Friday 9/11, 2020 

Location TBD

must be present both days 

Eligibility

To be eligible, individuals must be credentialed peer supports in Arizona, or be a person with lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder, who is willing to become credentialed as a Peer and complete the Doula Certification as well.  CHEEERS will offer both trainings under the program.  Class sizes are limited to 10-12 individuals.

Please contact Lisa Zaran , Project Coordinator for Building Communities of Recovery Grant at 602-246-7607 ext. 2130   for more information and to register for the trainings.

Lisa.zaran@cheeers.org