Date & Time
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Speakers
Marybeth Hill - ARCHway/ NPRA
Elizabeth Bongorno - The Woodrow Project
Liz Jordan - Medina
Christian Schroeder - Hope Village
Johnny Zaz
Session Type
Panel
Intended Audience
Peers/ providers
Level of Experience
Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.
Description

This dynamic panel will bring together residents from recovery housing programs across Ohio to share firsthand accounts of how peer support has impacted their recovery journeys. From fostering connection and accountability to helping build life skills and confidence, peer supporters play a critical role in creating a supportive recovery environment. Panelists will offer their unique perspectives on what makes peer support truly effective in recovery housing.

Objectives
• Hear directly from recovery housing residents about the impact of peer support on their recovery.
• Explore the key components of effective peer support from the perspective of those being served.
• Identify common themes and insights that can inform peer support programming and training.
Counselor Skill Group
Not Applicable