Indian Country Peer ECHO

Project ECHO is a telehealth capacity building program that brings knowledge and connection to clinicians, public health professionals and paraprofessionals to help them provide better care to more people in their own community. The SPTHB currently hosts and facilitates an Indian Country Peer ECHO, which focuses on supporting Indian Country Peer Recovery Support Specialists (Peers) by providing access to subject matter expertise, continuing education of best practices, and much need fellowship.

Each month, the Indian Country Peer ECHO Program offers an ECHO session with an interprofessional team of behavioral health and peer recovery specialists focusing on supporting patients with substance use disorders. This 1.5 hour long clinic includes an opportunity to present cases, receive recommendations from specialists, engage in a didactic session and become part of a learning community. Receive up-to-date treatment recommendations and best practices. Learn from presenting case studies and participating in discussions. Get advice from peer specialist across Indian country. Obtain free continuing education for PRSS.

Additionally, a peer talking circle is also offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month. The peer talking circle is a space for attendees to share challenges and celebrate successes with other peers. The goal of the talking circle is to provide community, support, and encouragement to peers across Indian Country.